Patrick Schwarzenegger recently spoke out about his naked scene in hit HBO drama The White Lotus in an interview at the 97th Academy Awards. The actor, one of the stars of the series, talked to Variety about how he approached the explicit moment, especially with his fiancée, Abby Champion, and her family.
Getting His Fiancée’s Family Ready for the Scene
Schwarzenegger told that Abby Champion’s family, who come from Alabama, have watch parties to watch his work. Given that the scene would be a topic of conversation, the actor voluntarily warned his fiancée in advance. “I told Abby so she could warn her family,” he said, particularly because they were viewing the program in a big group. He went on to say that there were moments in the scene where they may need to “close their eyes.”
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A Text From His Mother-in-Law
Though Abby knew what the scene was about, she didn’t have a clue about the extent of it. Schwarzenegger got a funny text from his mother-in-law after the episode had aired, and it had the “hands over the eyes” emoji on it, indicating her response to the nude scene.
The Iconic Nude Moment in The White Lotus
For those who are not familiar with the show, Schwarzenegger’s nude scene occurs in the season 3 premiere of The White Lotus, where he appears naked from behind. The scene immediately became a buzz among fans and media.
Red Carpet Appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The actor and his bride-to-be made a dramatic appearance together at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Patrick sported a sharp black suit, while Abby dazzled in a shimmering red dress. The couple, who have been together for a few years, became engaged last Christmas—happening on the same evening the classic episode aired.
