Fans Can’t Believe Sam Nivola’s ‘White Lotus’ Kiss with Patrick Schwarzenegger Was Just as Awkward Off-Screen

Ah yes, the intricate tapestry of Hollywood relationships just got a little more tangled, and not in the way you might think. Sam Nivola, the 21-year-old heartthrob from HBO’s third season of “The White Lotus,” recently opened up about the downright bizarre experience of kissing his co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger, who is 10 years his senior, on screen and off. Nivola, who plays Lochlan Ratliff, described the kiss as “very weird,” not just because of the circumstances of their on-screen “brotherly” love, but because of their real-life bond that made it feel like kissing a sibling. Nivola recounted, “Patrick was already like a brother to me. It felt sort of f***ed up.” And let’s be honest; who wouldn’t feel a tad uncomfortable locking lips with someone they consider family?

The scene, set during an intoxicating Full Moon party in Thailand, was not just a casual peck. The duo wakes up to discover they’ve shared a lot more than just a smooch, leaving viewers both shocked and intrigued. Nivola’s co-star Charlotte Le Bon chimed in, noting that while Nivola took it in stride, Schwarzenegger’s reaction suggested he was ready to hurl. “We all thought he was going to throw up,” she admitted, illustrating the palpable tension on set. But fret not, dear viewers. According to executive producer David Bernad, the shocking twist isn’t merely for shock value; it serves a grander narrative purpose that will unfold as the season progresses.

So, as we await the next episode with bated breath, one thing is clear: Hollywood continues to push boundaries, leaving us to wonder—how far is too far in the name of art? Class dismissed. Try not to let this newfound wisdom go to waste.

Sources: Celebrity Storm

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