Emily Mortimer reacts to son's controversial White Lotus sex scene

Emily Mortimer has shared her reaction to watching her son, Sam Nivola, perform in a controversial sex scene with his onscreen brother, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger, in HBO's The White Lotus. She described the experience as bizarre but not much crazier than other challenges that come with being part of an acting family, noting that both she and her husband, actor Alessandro Nivola, are used to seeing each other in unusual roles. Mortimer explained that Sam warned his parents about the scene, but the repeated flashbacks caught her off guard. Despite the attention and the provocative storyline, she praised Sam for handling fame with confidence and independence, saying he doesn’t need much guidance. Castmate Charlotte Le Bon also shared that while the scene was difficult for Schwarzenegger, Nivola approached it professionally. Mortimer expressed pride in her son's ability to navigate his rising career in the spotlight.