Blonde Goddess Heather Graham Is Soaking up the Sun and Having So Much Fun Filming ‘The White Lotus'
Heather Graham looks like she's having the time of her life in the south of France as she films the upcoming season of HBO's The White Lotus.
Graham, 56, who broke onto the scene in films like Drugstore Cowboy and License to Drive, later solidified her role as a Hollywood staple in hits like Boogie Nights and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. With her soft blonde hair and bright blue eyes, the gorgeous star has the acting creds to back up her stunning looks. And with a new gig starring on The White Lotus, it's incredibly exciting to see what she'll bring to season 4.
In a new series of Instagram Stories, Graham shared some behind-the-scenes photos from her downtime in the south of France while filming the new season, which takes place during the glamour and chaos of the Cannes Film Festival. The ageless beauty lounges in the sun at the Hôtel Martinez with Michele Civetta alongside the crystal blue waters and sits under an umbrella.
Check out her photos below!
Helena Bonham Carter Dropped Out of The White Lotus
Carter, 59, an acclaimed actress known for diverse roles ranging from Fight Club to Ocean's 8, abruptly departed the beloved HBO series nine days after production kicked off in France for Season 4. In a Variety report that covers the upcoming season, we learned that it was Carter's creative differences with show creator Mike White that had her packing her bags and saying "au revoir." More specifically, White's demands that Carter provide a more "boisterous performance."
The character Carter was set to play was a washed-out star in search of her big comeback, sources told Variety.
Upon Carter's exit from the series, a representative from HBO told Page Six that "With filming just underway on season four of The White Lotus, it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set."
"HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won't get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon," the spokesperson added.
Laura Dern Checked Into The White Lotus
Just days after Carter's departure from the show was announced, it was shared that Laura Dern would be checking into The White Lotus for season 4.
Dern, 59, a longtime friend and colleague of White, will play a new character being developed and written for her by White, Deadline reported. The duo has plenty of experience working together. They first teamed up for White's 2007 film Year of the Dog, but their best-known project is the HBO series Enlightened, which ran from 2011 until 2013. The story "about a woman on the verge of a nervous breakthrough," it introduced audiences to Amy Jellicoe, a former executive attempting to put her life back together.
The announcement of Dern's casting on Instagram was received with celebratory praise from the public on social media.
Who Else is in The White Lotus Season 4?
In addition to Dern and Graham, the lineup is looking great. Variety previously reported that Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard,Vincent Cassel, Rosie Perez, Ari Graynor, and Max Greenfield were among the big names appearing on the new season.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 6:36 AM.