The White Lotus fans were left stunned after discovering that actor Sam Nivola, who plays Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey’s character’s son Lochlan Ratliff, has a famous mother18:20, 25 Mar 2025The White Lotus (Season 3): Episode 7 previewViewers of The White Lotus were gobsmacked to learn that Sam Nivola, who stars as the son of Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey’s characters Lochlan Ratliff in the hit HBO series, comes from a line of celebrity blood.With five episodes already heating up screens with jaw-dropping drama and side-splitting antics, the revelation has stirred quite the buzz. Eagle-eyed fans might recognise Sam from his roles in White Noise and Eileen, but what sets him apart in the glittering world of Hollywood is his mother – the acclaimed actor, writer, and director Emily Mortimer.Article continues belowKnown for her stellar performances in Lovely and Amazing, The Newsroom, Doll and Em, and The Pursuit of Love, and with nominations including BAFTA and Saturn Awards under her glamorous belt, it’s no wonder talent runs in the family.Twitter practically lit up as fans expressed their surprise about Sam’s star-studded lineage. One tweet read: “Sam Nivola has his mom Emily Mortimer’s whole face, any time I see him on #TheWhiteLotus all I can think of is her on 30 Rock lol.”The White Lotus star has a family parent(Image: More