Maria Shriver recently revealed that she wasn’t taken aback by her son Patrick Schwarzenegger’s full-frontal scene in the hit HBO series The White Lotus season 3. Patrick played Saxon Ratliff, the eldest son of characters Timothy and Victoria, portrayed by Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey, respectively.
During her appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Shriver, 69, shared her experiences surrounding the moment the episode aired, noting that she was flooded with inquiries about the scene. She lightheartedly remarked, “People are like, ‘Oh my God, you saw!’ and I’m like, ‘I give birth to him.’ It’s not such a, you know, I’ve seen him naked.”
Moreover, Shriver expressed her pride in Patrick’s performance, highlighting his growth and dedication as an actor. She reflected on his journey, stating, “I’m just looking at him and his craft really… They don’t realize how hard he’s worked or how many roles he hasn’t gotten.”
This is not the first time Shriver addressed her son’s nudity on screen. Earlier this year, at Keep Memory Alive’s The Power of Love Gala, she shared that her other children were buzzing about the scene, remarking that she was primarily focused on her son’s face during the viewing.
With a talented cast that includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Walton Goggins, The White Lotus continues to receive critical acclaim. Patrick’s role demonstrates his commitment to the craft, and the support from his family, particularly from his mother, seems to provide an encouraging backdrop for his evolving career.
As new episodes are available for streaming on Max, both viewers and fans of the series are already anticipating what’s next for Patrick Schwarzenegger.