“Bummed” Jennie Garth Reveals She Auditioned for White Lotus Role

Published: Feb 07 2026


Jennie Garth couldn't secure a spot in the prestigious "The White Lotus." The former "Beverly Hills 90210" star candidly shared her disappointment after missing out on a role in the hit HBO series' third season.

"Honestly, one of the roles I recently missed out on that really bummed me out was a part in 'White Lotus'," Jennie revealed to Susan Lucci in the February 5th episode of her podcast "I Choose Me." "They filmed that season in Thailand, which I would have absolutely loved." The 53-year-old actress added, "I was genuinely disappointed about that."

“Bummed” Jennie Garth Reveals She Auditioned for White Lotus Role 1

Despite not revealing who she would have potentially played during the third season, which featured an ensemble cast including Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan, Jennie couldn't help but express her admiration for the upcoming season. The Mike White-led series will take place in the South of France, though little is known about the characters and plot. However, an all-star cast is set to embark on a luxurious getaway at the exclusive resort.

So far, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Alexander Ludwig, and AJ Michalka have been confirmed for the series. Rounding out the cast are Chris Messina, Helena Bonham Carter, and Marissa Long, who have also secured their spots for season 4.

As for the luxurious location—which could potentially be the backdrop for a few dramatic deaths, as is tradition in the series—multiple outlets reported that Mike chose Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez as the primary shooting spot. And fans are in for a treat: season four promises to be not just luxurious but also thrilling.

In fact, season three star Jason Isaacs (who played Timothy Ratliff) admitted to feeling envious of the new cast members' new location. "Pure jealousy," he told Entertainment Tonight in January. "I can get a train from where I live to be in France. It's not a 15-hour flight like it was in Thailand. But the truth is, I am jealous because I have friends who will be in it, and they're going to have the time of their lives."


View all