Jason Isaacs has some pointed words for those obsessing over his full-frontal moment in The White Lotus Season 3.
Noting the online debate over whether his nude scene involved a prosthetic or the real deal, Isaacs questioned why male actors get grilled about on-screen nudity, while women in film and TV don’t face the same scrutiny.
“Women go nude all the time, and no one asks if their body parts are real—so why am I being bombarded?” Isaacs remarked.
Social Media Backlash
Isaacs’ comments did not sit well with many online, with critics arguing that women in Hollywood face constant scrutiny over their appearance, whether they’re nude or fully clothed.
While Isaacs insists fans should focus on the show’s stellar writing rather than its nudity, the HBO series has long been known for its bold approach to on-screen intimacy—making his scene an inevitable topic of conversation.
Nudity is a ‘White Lotus’ Tradition
Isaacs isn’t the first actor in The White Lotus to make headlines for going fully nude. Earlier this season, Patrick Schwarzenegger also had his own revealing moment, stirring similar curiosity from fans.
Bottom line? If you show the goods on screen, expect people to talk about how they were made.
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