Can you be a good person at the White Lotus?
Belinda is one of the few decent people on 'The White Lotus,' the sharp satire populated with miserable rich people on vacation. Belinda is back for Season 3, and host Martine Powers knew she wanted to talk to the actress who plays her.
Today's show was produced by Ariel Plotnick. It was edited by Maggie Penman and mixed by Sam Bair.
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