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Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Walton Goggins' ‘White Lotus' Emmy chances, by the numbers
With Prime Video's 'Fallout,' HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' and now Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' (also HBO), Walton Goggins' fame has exploded. With his buzzy portrayal of Rick, a man obsessed with avenging his father's death, in 'Lotus,' an Emmy might finally be in the cards for the actor, a veteran of many critically beloved shows. 'Lotus' is the sixth Goggins show, after 'The Shield,' 'Justified,' 'Gemstones,' 'The Unicorn' and 'Fallout,' to receive an … ... or better aggregate Rotten Tomatoes critics' score. Yet Goggins has never won an Emmy and has received only … ... nominations: supporting drama actor (2011) for his charismatic criminal Boyd in 'Justified' and drama lead (2024) for bounty hunter the Ghoul on 'Fallout.' It could be … ... his material that's the issue. Goggins' gritty and/or Southern-fried shows are not the kind that inspire Emmy voters' rapture. Despite its secure place in the TV pantheon, 'The Shield' drew three fewer nominations over seven seasons than … ... the more awards-friendly 'Fallout' — a stylish, thoughtful video game adaptation often helmed by Jonathan Nolan — did in its first season. But love for 'Fallout' … ... is a trickle compared with the tsunami of nominations for 'Lotus' over its first two seasons. The show already has won … ... Emmys. Although … ... all that attention means Goggins might share this year's drama supporting category with co-stars Jason Isaacs, Sam Nivola and Sam Rockwell. But … ... that does not necessarily mean splitting 'Lotus' votes. Murray Bartlett won a limited series supporting Emmy for Season 1 against fellow 'Lotus' actors, and Jennifer Coolidge prevailed twice in supporting categories crowded with co-stars. Indeed … ... of nominated 'Lotus' performers whose characters, much like Rick, faced extreme challenges have won.
Business Insider
25-05-2025
- Business Insider
I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed — and 3 I wish I'd brought.
I traveled to Costa Rica earlier this year and learned a lot about how I'll pack for my next trip. There were a few things I was glad I'd thought to bring, like an extra blanket and natural soap. That said, an umbrella and UV-protective clothing would have made my Costa Rica trip even better. Earlier this year, I traveled to Costa Rica for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited — but packing for the trip was overwhelming. I wasn't sure what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to buy when I landed. After an incredible week and a few misadventures, I learned a lot about how to pack for my next Costa Rica trip. There were five specific things I was glad to have in my suitcase, and three that I wish I'd brought. I got a lot of use out of my thin, beach-friendly blanket. Because Costa Rica is so close to the equator, I was expecting warm weather — so I wasn't sure if my extra blanket would come in handy. However, I ended up using my soft, thin blanket as an extra towel, beach blanket, and sarong. I'll never travel without it again. My rain jacket helped me stay dry during surprise showers. Costa Rica is hot and sunny a lot of the time, but if your travel experience is anything like mine, you could wind up in an unexpected rainforest. As it turns out, afternoon showers are common in some areas, and especially frequent from late May through November. I was so grateful I thought to bring a rain jacket with me, especially during a post-storm hike. I brought hair-care products designed for humid climates. Even when it's not raining, the humidity in Costa Rica is often high. Whenever I left an air-conditioned space, I felt as if I'd just gone swimming. Thankfully, I had the foresight to toss some anti-humidity products, like Amika's The Shield anti-humidity spray, into my suitcase. Using natural soap helped me feel like a respectful tourist. While in Costa Rica, I learned that certain soaps and skincare items can bring toxins into native soil and oceans. I spent a lot of time outside, so I was relieved to have only all-natural products with me. This is definitely information I'll keep in mind the next time I'm lucky enough to stay in the jungle, at the beach, or anywhere with outdoor bathing options. I was glad that I'd thought to pack soothing tea and honey. I sometimes find that travel weakens my immune system, leaving me susceptible to coughs, colds, and sinus issues. For this reason, I packed tea bags and honey — and I was glad I did. The combination was soothing and relaxing. I brewed myself a cup of tea every time my throat started to feel dry or I found myself getting stressed. On the other hand, I wish I'd brought an umbrella to help me navigate Costa Rica's unpredictable weather. Even on sunny, warm days, rain is common in Costa Rica. On day one, I noticed many locals carrying small umbrellas, which they also used as parasols to protect themselves from the sun's heat. My rain jacket helped me stay dry, but I wish I'd brought a small pocket-sized umbrella to protect myself from both the sun and rain. A bandana would have been a game changer for my hikes and outdoor adventures. Being out in the wild — or even just on the patio — prompted me to work up a sweat. Plus, some of the local roads were dusty. I often found myself wishing I could cover my face or wipe my sweaty brow. Next time I travel to Costa Rica, I'll definitely bring a bandana to wear around my neck or as a headband. In the future, I'll be sure to pack lots of clothing to protect myself from UV rays. Although I stocked up on hats and reef-safe sunscreen before my Costa Rican adventure, I didn't consider certain UV-protective clothing items. I wish I'd brought some long-sleeve shirts, as well as tank tops, bralettes, pants, or swimwear designed for UV protection. My next trip will likely incorporate more outdoor activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking, so I definitely plan to stock up on these items for sun protection.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘BMF' Drops First Trailer For Season 4
The first trailer for Starz's hit crime drama BMF has dropped (above), and with it, the big reveal that Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis (The Shield, Fantastic Four) will make a cameo appearance. BMF returns with new episodes on Friday, June 6, available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app. The trailer sets up the feud between the drug organization's leaders and brothers, Meech (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry Flenory (Da'Vinchi), as they launch their music label in the Atlanta hip-hop scene and expand the business into new national territories during the 1990s. The brothers must overcome insurmountable obstacles — from the growing police presence to their revenge-driven oldest rival, it's hard to trust anyone… even each other. As the pressure and tension mount, it leads to explosive conflict and resentment between the brothers. More from Deadline 'I'm Beginning to See the Light' Trailer: A Mourning Jack Huston Moves Into A Lighthouse 'Tron: Ares' Unleashes The Grid With First Trailer And Poster Starz's 'BMF' Sets Season 4 Premiere; Teaser & First-Look Photos Reveal Flenory Brothers' Struggle In Mexico Chiklis will portray DEA Agent Taylor, a no-nonsense cop who assists in pursuing BMF, while adding to Meech and Terry's growing list of enemies. Additionally, it reveals the return of Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Lamar, the brothers' arch nemesis, who became a drug addict at the end of Season 2 alongside Donnell Rawlings as Lamar's comedic cousin, Alvin. BMF Season 4 also stars Russell Hornsby as Charles Flenory, Michole Briana White as Lucille Flenory, La La Anthony as Markisha, Steve Harris as Detective Bryant, and Myles Truitt as B-Mickie. The series is executive-produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson through his G-Unit film and television, alongside creator, executive producer, and Detroit native Randy Huggins, with showrunner and executive producer Heather Zuhlke. Anthony Wilson, Damione Macedon, and Raphael Jackson, Jr., also EP. BMF is produced through Jackson's G-Unit Film and Television with Lionsgate Television for Starz. More Season 4 photos can be found below. Best of Deadline Brad Pitt's Apple 'F1' Movie: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Metro
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
‘You don't want me to play him': Walton Goggins on the role he tried to refuse
Walton Goggins has finally stepped fully into the spotlight – but fame, it turns out, casts long and complicated shadows. Having starred in over 50 films and countless TV shows, Goggins used to be one of those actors audiences recognised but couldn't quite place. 'Wasn't that guy in that thing I liked?' they'd ask, trying to connect the dots between The Shield, Justified, Vice Principals, or one of a dozen other standout performances. Now, thanks to his fatal turn in The White Lotus and his portrayal of Fallout's villainous Bounty Hunter, The Ghoul, people aren't just recognising Walton, they're seeking him out. 'I just never wanted to be known for one thing,' he tells Metro from his Architectural Digest-famous US home, shrugging off his newfound notoriety. 'I just keep moving.' But on the back of this promotion to the A-list has come intense media scrutiny, most notably surrounding his supposed 'falling out' with co-star Aimee Lou Wood. But tabloid headlines aside, it's worth noting for the uninitiated that he didn't only recently become a household name because he isn't memorable – it's that his characters are so memorable. At 53, Goggins' oversized smile and haunted, poet's eyes should make him instantly recognisable; yet, he's the rare actor who completely disappears into the roles he takes on. And when you meet Goggins, it feels evident that he prefers it that way, and one gets a sense that he's not the kind of man who wants to be known intimately by millions of strangers. Wearing an expensive-looking cardigan and statement glasses, a piece of striking modern art prominently in the background of our video call, Walton has an air of calculated nonchalance and LA refinement that's miles away from the frenetic, Southern characters he often plays. With barely a trace of the Georgia accent he says got him 'pigeonholed' in his early career, he takes pains to use my first name repeatedly, and his white-barricade of teeth is on full and frequent display. Still, his charm feels carefully crafted – the media-trained persona of someone more comfortable with a character to hide behind. But, as it turns out, if you're looking for hints about who Walton Goggins really is, his recent characters do contain some hints. Reflecting on the spiritually troubled revenge-seeking spa guest he plays in The White Lotus, he says: 'Rick Hatchett, the person that I'm playing right now, has always been a part of me. It's probably closer to me than a lot of things in my life, certainly closer to certain aspects of my personality.' When discussing the kinds of parts he gravitates towards, and how they're becoming more personal as the years go by, he says: 'I've never tried to dictate the flow of my river, I just take it kind of as it comes.' He continues: 'You know, every time I go to work, I feel the need to service whatever person I'm playing and wherever they're from, in a sense.' While this kind of cerebral, self-serious talk would seem pretentious coming from most celebrities, Goggins manages to come off not only as sincere but downright enlightened – for a heartbeat, I'm genuinely tempted to thank him for his service. When asked if he considers himself a character actor, he insists that he truly sees no difference between playing an undead, radioactive gunslinger and one-half of an Evangelical Christian song-and-dance duo. At my raised eyebrow, he only doubles down harder. 'They're real people that exist in the world,' he says of any role. 'I feel like Lee Russell [his character on Vice Principals], lives in Charleston, South Carolina, for example…if a character is big , it was only because that was what the auteur was setting out to do, and that's what the story was asking for. And the same thing with, you know.. I guess being a leading man or being small, at the end of the day, they're the same.' Eventually, after some prodding and more raised eyebrows, he is willing to admit he sees some difference between acting roles, generally. 'The opportunities that I wanted in film, I wasn't going to get. You're not going to hire me to be 007, that's never going to happen. You're not going to hire me to be Bourne Identity. You're going to hire Matt Damon. But all of those opportunities that I didn't have in film, I've had in television,' he explains. Still, he insists: 'But I don't look at my career or opportunities as leading man vs. characters.' But for a man known for disappearing into roles, his latest project marks his starkest departure yet – and could offer the clearest glimpse into the inner life of Walton Goggins: he's playing himself. His newest film, The Uninvited, is the directorial debut of his wife, Nadia Conners, and is loosely based on a surreal real-life encounter the couple had at a party at their house in LA. Goggins plays Sammy, who his wife based on him. When an elderly woman experiencing lapses in her memory mistook Goggins' and Conner's home, which she had lived in years earlier, for her current residence on the night of what Goggins describes as 'a very, very important party for me,' the resulting conversation had a profound effect on Conners. 'She just walked her through her memory of this space,' Goggins recalls of the night in question. 'It greatly affected my wife and her journey in this world, and she decided to weave this story out of that chance encounter.' Goggins recalled how emotionally overwhelmed he was reading the first draft, written initially as a play, on a flight. 'I remember weeping almost uncontrollably,' he said. 'I texted her: 'Oh my God, baby, you did it.'' He was so moved, in fact, he initially resisted starring in the project. 'I said, 'No, I can't. Absolutely not. You don't want me to play Sammy.'' But Conners insisted: ''It's your energy that I really, really want.'' What followed was a collaboration that pushed the couple to confront their marriage – and transcend it, creatively. They worked alongside 'friends of the family,' co-stars Elizabeth Reaser, Rufus Sewell, and Pedro Pascal, which eased some of the burden, but Goggins admits: 'There was a lot of anxiety. I just didn't want to let my wife down.' He describes the experience with the kind of careful articulation one can tell is habitual for the actor: 'It was letting go of my ego and, you know, taking direction from my wife and talking back to her as the actor that I am, the artist that I am. So we needed to take our marriage and put it over here and just speak to each other as professionals and agree, and then agree to disagree sometimes.' The film, while deeply personal, also touches on a broader and often underexplored theme in Hollywood: aging, especially how it's experienced differently by men and women. Goggins doesn't claim to understand the female experience directly, but he's spent a lifetime observing it, first in his hometown of Lithia Springs, Georgia. 'I was raised by women. I saw what all of the women in my life went through at different stages of their lives.' Reiterating that while he can never know what it feels like to be a woman in Hollywood, Goggins, can relate to what it feels like to be limited by the industry: 'When I started I was a stereotyped. I was put in a box and expected to play these characters that were from my part of the country, from the South, and these characters were relegated to these very kind of narrow world views.' He continues, reflecting on how having the time to grow into his career allowed him to escape that box: 'It was on the other side of that – just continuing to go to work and enjoy the process and do the best work that I can – that eventually I was able get out of that. So I do believe that men age into their careers over time, and I think that is much harder for women. The roles really aren't there. 'And I think that's why I was so blown away by what my wife did. She really wrote these three unbelievable female roles for these women to play. Ava is the young ingenue, and Elizabeth as this actress who got too old and was put on the shelf. And then Lois Smith, you know, this wise sage.' Indeed, it's the powerhouse performances by the women in The Uninvited that allow for one of the film's most memorable moments: An intimate exchange between Goggins' character and co-star Elizabeth Reaser's character on a quiet street. It's a subtle gut-punch of a scene punctuated by the line, 'I was lonely,' delivered by Goggins with such impact a viewer can't help but feel the full weight of the film all at once. Quick to brush off praise for his own performance, Goggins says Reaser was a revelation to work with. 'It was as if we had been married for 10 or 12 years,' he says. 'There was just ease.' It seems the whole cast was handpicked out of the couple's family friends, who the actor describes as: 'Deep feeling, deep thinking people. And Pedro Pascal, obviously, is a dear friend of ours, and it was just all effortless. There was no one in this cast that it wasn't easy to work with.' He then laughingly recalls pitching the film to Rufus Sewell: 'You know, worst case scenario, we'll just have fun pretending like we're doing cocaine.' Goggins is referencing a party sequence in which his and Sewell's characters do drugs. Asked about the secret to acting like you're on cocaine, he jokes, 'Yes, you do cocaine and film yourself doing cocaine!' before once again returning to what – by this point in the interview – has become a familiar theme: 'You just turn yourself over to the imaginary circumstances and don't play the idea of something.' With The Uninvited sure to make waves soon, Goggins has a massive year still in front of him after coming off a year of success. He teases that the final season of The Righteous Gemstones may include 'the summer song of 2025' from Baby Billy, and Fallout season two is already pushing boundaries. 'I'll just say that Fallout, you know, we're deep in it right now. And I thought season one was exceptional. I'm not talking about my work, I'm talking about all of the people involved, but this year is something like I've never seen, really. How subversive it is, and what it has to say about the world in which we're living right now, with humour. I'm really proud of it. I just have to get to the end of it.' More Trending For someone whose work feels more like a religion than a job, the future is something to be met with zen-like acceptance. Goggins isn't too concerned about maintaining the momentum 2025 has brought: 'I didn't know where my life was going before Fallout. I didn't know before White Lotus. And I suppose, at my age, that's the best place to be: comfortable in the unknown.'' Walton Goggins may remain something of a mystery, but fans can catch glimpses of the man behind all the masks – one character at a time. The Uninvited is in cinemas on May 9, click here for more information. Instagram: @theuninvitedfilm Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Walton Goggins is reinventing the modern leading man
One of the hottest actors working now has a receding hairline, too-big teeth and an unforgettable name: Walton Goggins. The 53-year-old Georgia native has been an actor for years, first making a name for himself in shows like The Shield and Sons of Anarchy. His major breakout moment came when he starred in Fallout, The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones within roughly a year, becoming a staple in prestige television. 'I'd love to work with Goggins … he's incredible. That guy's been cooking for a long time,' Brendan Sklenar, who starred in the horror movie Drop, told Yahoo Entertainment shortly after the final episode of The White Lotus aired. 'I think everyone wants to work with Walton Goggins right now,' his costar Meghann Fahy added. We'll be seeing plenty more of Goggins as he enters Emmy campaign season, hosts Saturday Night Live and promotes The Uninvited, a new movie now in theaters, and that's great news for his fans. Claudia Hernandez, an associate communications director and longtime fan, told Yahoo Entertainment that she's been rooting for Goggins since his run on FX's Sons of Anarchy. 'People try to qualify his draw by pointing out his 'atypical' features for a leading man — we're confused as to why we're so drawn to him, but magic defies logic. I think that's evident in the explosion of his fanbase post-White Lotus,' she said. 'He's not playing a flashy character in that show — he's actually kind of a rude buzzkill … yet people were still drawn to him in spades. I'm not sure that would've happened had another actor had that role.' In The White Lotus, Goggins plays the grumpy Rick Hatchett, who is mysteriously focused on vengeance and neglecting his much younger girlfriend. On The Righteous Gemstones, he plays an over-the-top, cocaine-addicted religious entertainment mogul named Uncle Baby Billy. They're very different roles, but both tap into Goggins's now-signature charisma. 'I think this versatility is what makes him so compelling, because it has to come from such a secure place internally, and he can relay that versatility in a show or an interview or even a photo shoot,' Hernandez said. 'It's a magnetism that can't be faked — true to Scorpio fashion.' The key to that versatility might just be confidence. White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger told Interview magazine about Goggins's response when he asked him on set if he still gets nervous. 'And [Goggins] was just like, 'Yeah, I get nervous.' And then, he kind of put his finger on my chest and said, 'But, I never f***ing question that I'm the right actor for this job, and I never f***ing question my process and that I can go out there and crush it.'' Schwarzenegger said. 'And I was like, 'Wow.' He was like, 'It's totally fine to get nervous, but you have to have the confidence that you've done your work and were picked for the right reason.'' Since Goggins's star has risen, headlines about his receding hairline and oversized teeth have attempted to explain why viewers have gone so gaga for him as he subverts typical Hollywood beauty standards. Kirsten Tretbar, a therapist, told Yahoo Entertainment that she used to be an acting teacher who helped students figure out their 'type' so they'd know 'how to best portray themselves in front of casting directors.' 'I would say that Goggins's strength comes out of the contradictions his face and body represent. He looks and feels, both scary and sad, strong and fragile, cruel and misunderstood, intelligent and angry,' she said. 'He has a combination of very castable traits, which make him a heartbreaking, fascinating villain, someone you want to run from,and someone you'd also like to rescue.' Daren Banarsë, a therapist, told Yahoo Entertainment that Goggins's distinctive smile and hairline have become 'signature elements of his appeal.' In Banarsë's work with clients struggling with body image and self-acceptance, he often references cultural figures like Goggins who demonstrate how 'embracing one's distinctive features can become a superpower rather than a limitation.' 'These characteristics serve as honest markers of individuality in an era where polished perfection can read as inauthentic,' he said. 'There's something deeply refreshing about someone who owns their uniqueness rather than attempting to conceal it.' Banarsë said that the intensity of someone's perspective can override our programmed beauty preferences. 'Our brains are wired to respond to confidence and authenticity as indicators of psychological security — traits that, evolutionarily speaking, signal reliability and strength of character,' he said. 'When someone projects complete comfort in their own skin, we intuitively recognize and respond to that self-assurance.' He's known to be open-hearted and intense — he's romantic about his big moment finally coming and open about how emotional it was to immerse himself in a role in Thailand, where he went after his first wife died about 20 years ago. That intensity was on display when rumored drama between Goggins and his The White Lotus onscreen girlfriend, Aimee Lou Wood, began to spread. 'What in the Fleetwood Mac Hell Is Going on Between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins?' Vogue's Emma Specter wrote in April, and speculation of a close relationship that dissolved into a feud has only grown since then. Even as their White Lotus castmate Jason Isaacs continued fueling rumors about on-set drama, Goggins called Wood his 'soulmate' and said that they became 'enmeshed.' Whatever was happening while filming, Goggins seemed to be in the middle of it, adding to his intrigue. He recently shut down a reporter who probed him about his relationship with Wood, directing the conversation back to the film that his wife wrote and directed and he starred in. Affair allegations are at odds with his 'wife guy' persona, but they come at a time when people are more starved for classic Hollywood drama. Another element that adds to Goggins's appeal is the deluge of thirsty photo shoots he's participated in over the past year, from Speedo-clad poses in Cultured magazine and the western imagery of Man About Town to a seemingly random shirtless portrait shoot and the shirtless horseback riding of GQ. And let's not forget the multiple instances of full-frontal nudity on The Righteous Gemstones. He has a propensity for virality, whether it's a clip from one of his onscreen performances, selling 'Goggins Goggle Glasses,' singing along to Radiohead or giving a tour of his house. It puts his versatility on display — and makes him familiar to us, which only increases his attractiveness. His most viral moments have been either fully ridiculous — like Uncle Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones performing as a teenage Jesus, or stoic in the face of ridiculousness, like his wide-eyed response to Sam Rockwell's monologue in The White Lotus. He's said that he manages his own social media accounts, which adds to the charming authenticity of his posts. Carolina Estevez, a psychologist, told Yahoo Entertainment that the 'exposure' effect is at play here, because people tend to 'develop stronger preferences for people we see frequently.' 'Goggins is everywhere right now, and every role he plays reinforces his persona: intense, unapologetic and compelling. That repetition builds familiarity, which can deepen our sense of connection to him,' she said. 'And don't underestimate the power of voice. A deep, raspy voice with a Southern twang adds a sensory layer to his appeal — it is not just what he says but how he says it that makes an impression.' People find him compelling not just because of the way he looks or sounds, though that certainly helps, especially as we become more familiar with him. They're responding to how he makes them feel, Estevez explained. 'He does not shy away from his unique look or tone; he embraces it, and that boldness resonates,' she said. 'This is a classic example of what psychology calls the 'pratfall effect,' where a person's flaws or quirks can make them even more appealing when paired with competence or charisma.' Lauren Badillo Milici, a writer, has interviewed Goggins twice. She praised his 'effortlessly cool-guy vibe.' 'He's funny, he's excited about everything he does, and he has this crazy confidence — kind of like a cowboy in Old Hollywood westerns,' she said. Her favorite Goggins moment is a clip from Vice Principals, in which his character, who is tripping on acid, hallucinates a demon goat. He turns around shocked, then 'mugs the camera.' 'The fact that he just absolutely serves instead of showing fear just encapsulates his entire aura, I think,' Milici said. 'He's one of those actors where I'm just glad we get to live in a world where he makes stuff. Having 100-plus credits and then hitting your big career peak in your 50s is crazy — and just shows you that we ain't seen nothing yet.'
