Who Is Meghann Fahy? 5 Things to Know About ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Newcomer

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Who Is Meghann Fahy? 5 Things to Know About 'The White Lotus' Season 2 Newcomer

Leaving a lasting impression. HBO's The White Lotus has welcomed several newcomers ahead of its sophomore season — which includes Meghann Fahy. The actress originally rose to stardom after playing Sutton Brady in Freeform's The Bold Type from 2017 to 2021. Ahead of the show's finale, Fahy recalled not having "any expectations" when she joined the cast. "It was my first [time as a] series regular. As the whole thing unfolded, it was just this wonderful little surprise. Anything beyond Season 1 was just sort of a beautiful little gift, and I feel really grateful that we got to go into the final season with the knowledge that it was [the end]," she told Harper's Bazaar in 2021. "I just feel really lucky that we got to do it for as long as we did. We're all older now and ready for the next thing. It just feels like this perfect little experience that I wouldn't change anything about it. And I think that's a rare way to feel about something." Fahy also praised The Bold Type for the "legacy" it left behind, adding, "It made me realize even though the show is gone and done for us right now, it's not really ever gone or done because anybody, any day in any year can just decide to discover it." Since then, the Necessary Roughness alum transitioned to more mature roles such as her character in season 2 of The White Lotus. "Daphne is someone who appears to be the easy, breezy, sunshine girl, but one of the cool parts about her arc is that there's a lot more happening under the surface," she shared with Entertainment Weekly in September 2022. "She seems like a passive housewife, and then you realize that couldn't be further from the truth as the show unfolds." According to Fahy, the upcoming season will be "a departure" from its past story lines. "It feels a little bit more sinister, a little bit sexier," she noted at the time. Fahy also revealed that she previously auditioned in season 1 for Alexandra Daddario's role. "She was f—king amazing, and I'm sure hundreds of other people auditioned for that too," she said, referring to the role of Rachel. "I still kind of can't even believe it that I'm in this season. It's such an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, for a myriad of reasons." Scroll down for everything to know to about the White Lotus newcomer:

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1. What Else Has She Appeared In?

Fahy has previously scored roles in One Life to Live, The Good Wife, Chicago Fire, Blue Bloods, The Bold Type and Deception.

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2. What Was Her 1st TV Appearance?

After booking a guest role on Gossip Girl, Fahy recalled feeling very overwhelmed by the experience.

"It was my first time being on a television set ever. I was so nervous I could barely speak. I had this scene where I had to be typing on the computer and I was slamming so hard on the keys. I remember I was wearing really, really expensive shoes and I broke the heel off of one of them which was absolutely mortifying,” she said during an interview with Cosmopolitan in August 2017. “But I had my scenes with Ed Westwick and he was so kind. He knew how nervous I was and he made me feel so comfortable."

She continued: "I always remembered that moving forward, working with other people — just how much it meant to me that he was so kind and went out of his way to make me feel comfortable on a set that was not my own."

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3. What Has She Said About Her Personal Life?

The Massachusetts native started dating Billy Magnussen in 2017 — but the pair have seemingly called it quits. Their last red carpet appearance was in January 2020, and they no longer follow each other on social media.

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4. Who Will She Play in Season 2 of 'The White Lotus'?

During season 2 of the hit HBO series, Fahy will be playing a woman named Daphne who is on vacation in Italy with her husband. Theo James has been cast as Fahy's onscreen love interest Cameron.

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5. What Are Her Thoughts on Social Media?

Fahy has previously opened up about her complicated relationship with social media, telling MTV in 2019, “It can be toxic, but I also think that it can be a really lovely medium too. It’s just knowing the difference and knowing how to protect yourself when you’re not feeling good and how to, you know, pull back and shut it off.”

Ahead of The White Lotus' return, the actress has shared special looks at the show on Instagram.