Walton Goggins’ Reaction Face in The White Lotus Goes Viral

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Walton Goggins’ surprised reaction during a significant scene in “The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 5” went viral, with viewers sharing memes based on his stunned expression as his character, Rick Hatchett, listened to Frank’s unexpected monologue about Thailand. The calm yet clearly shocked response of Goggins’ character quickly spread across social media platforms.

Here are the key details about Walton Goggins’ viral moment in The White Lotus.

Walton Goggins turned into a meme after The White Lotus episode 5

In the fifth episode of The White Lotus’ third season, which premiered on March 16, 2025, Walton Goggins’ surprised response went viral and became a popular meme online.

The setting showcases Goggins’ character, Rick Hatchett, responding to Frank’s discourse about his personal history in Thailand, including his battles with sexual addiction and his resolve to adopt Buddhism. Portrayed by Sam Rockwell, Frank recounts his choice of hiring “ladyboys” for intimacy, leading eventually to celibacy and spiritual enlightenment through Buddhism.

Users on social media swiftly transformed Goggins’ reaction into a meme to symbolize feelings of surprise and bewilderment. That particular evening, numerous posts containing screenshots of Goggins’ expressions became popular, with one titled, “Everyone’s face watching ‘The White Lotus’ tonight,” garnering over 204k views in just two days.

Different types of modifications popped up on numerous platforms, such as jokes about sports broadcasting, wit in the realm of finance, and conversations about politics. Users on Bluesky and Reddit came up with their unique takes on the meme too.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Goggins expressed his response by saying, “I can only say that I had no prejudgments. It took a while for me to comprehend this unique life event, so it was more like ‘Wow, wow, okay.’ Yet, without prejudgment – I believe that’s what makes it so profound.” He further mentioned working with Rockwell as a defining moment, expressing, “Sam is my idol. He’s truly one of the individuals in my generation whom I admire, and he knows it.

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2025-03-20 07:40