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  • Walton Goggins Sets the Internet Ablaze With Cheeky New Photoshoot

    Walton Goggins Sets the Internet Ablaze With Cheeky New Photoshoot

    Walton Goggins is breaking the internet—and not just with his killer performance in The White Lotus. The 53-year-old actor has everyone talking after posing in a revealing new photoshoot for Cultured magazine’s Cult100 list, which celebrates figures “shaping our culture in real time.”

    Known for playing intense, layered characters—from Boyd Crowder in Justified to his recent turn as Rick Hatchett in the third season of The White Lotus—Goggins is now showing off a different kind of range: Speedo-clad, cigarette-wielding, cowboy-boot-wearing energy.

    Photo: CULTURED's CULT100 Issue
    Photo: CULTURED’s CULT100 Issue

    Cultured, Clothed (Barely), and Completely Iconic

    In one of the standout shots from the Cultured cover shoot, Goggins lounges seductively inside a Ferris wheel pod on the Santa Monica Pier, wearing nothing but a canary-yellow pair of Speedos and a mustard-colored jacket. Another image ups the ante: he’s ditched the jacket, kept the trunks, and slipped into a pair of rugged cowboy boots, because why not?

    Photo: CULTURED's CULT100 Issue
    Photo: CULTURED’s CULT100 Issue
    Photo: CULTURED's CULT100 Issue
    Photo: CULTURED’s CULT100 Issue

    One of the most talked-about photos shows the actor in a bathroom stall—pants down, boots on, cigarette dangling effortlessly from his lips—serving a look that feels somewhere between high fashion and chaotic good.

    Fans were quick to respond with memes, thirst tweets, and deeply relatable commentary.

    Goggins: From Gritty Drama to Cultural Icon

    While the photoshoot may have left little to the imagination, Goggins’ acting chops are just as buzzworthy. His character in The White Lotus Season 3, Rick Hatchett, was out for revenge following his father’s death—but let’s just say things didn’t exactly end well for him. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen the finale, you know.

    Whether he’s going full cowboy in Django Unchained, hunting aliens in Predators, or unraveling emotionally complex men on HBO, Goggins consistently proves he’s more than just a character actor—he’s a cultural chameleon.

    And if this shoot is any indication, he’s also a late-in-life sex symbol. The man can rock a Speedo and cowboy boots simultaneously. That’s talent.

    If all this talk has you craving more of Goggins—clothed or otherwise—Season 3 of The White Lotus is currently streaming on Max.

    Until then, we’ll be scrolling through that Cultured shoot and reconsidering our summer swimwear plans.

  • Arnas Fedaravicius Breaks Hearts (and DMs) with His ‘White Lotus’ Charms

    Arnas Fedaravicius Breaks Hearts (and DMs) with His ‘White Lotus’ Charms

    Season 3 of The White Lotus has introduced a new heartthrob in the form of Valentin, played by Arnas Fedaravicius. The Lithuanian actor, who portrays a Russian health mentor working at the resort, quickly became the talk of the show—both among the characters and the fans watching at home. With his charm, good looks, and undeniable appeal, Valentin has become the latest addition to the show’s ever-growing roster of eye-catching staff members.

    A Breakout Role in The White Lotus

    At just 33 years old, Fedaravicius is no stranger to television, having previously appeared in shows like The Last Kingdom, The Wheel of Time, and Shetland. But it’s his role as Valentin in The White Lotus that has propelled him to new heights of fame. Fans have been especially drawn to his character, who has a magnetic presence and quickly catches the attention of three of the season’s main characters—Laurie (Carrie Coon), Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), and Kate (Leslie Bibb).

    The actor’s portrayal of Valentin, with his alluring charisma and sculpted physique, didn’t just win over the characters in the series; it also earned him a huge following on social media. In fact, Fedaravicius revealed that his DMs have been flooded with messages from fans, with a particular surge of attention from the gay community.

    When asked about the fan reactions to his role, Fedaravicius couldn’t help but laugh. In an interview with Club Cine, he said, “I’ve been receiving so much gay love. My DMs are full.” The actor acknowledged that while the attention was unexpected, it was also a welcome part of the experience.

     

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    Fedaravicius shared a particularly funny anecdote about the online chatter surrounding his role. “I saw someone on Instagram do a smash or pass with five of us [actors]: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, and myself,” he recalled. The humorous post is just one example of how fans have embraced Valentin as the new fan-favorite heartthrob of the season.

    Embracing the “Heartthrob” Label

    While many actors might shy away from being labeled a “heartthrob,” Fedaravicius takes it all in stride. He revealed that the costume for his opening scene, which quickly became a standout moment, was actually added at the last minute. “I immediately saw what they were going for,” he explained in an interview with Flaunt. The actor admits that he’s not unfamiliar with receiving attention for his looks, though he finds it amusing. “I’ve experienced that kind of attention in my life before, not in a negative way, but it’s amusing. It’s part of the character, and you just roll with it.”

    While Fedaravicius takes the attention in good humor, he also admitted that some of the messages he’s received since the show’s airing have crossed the line. “Some are funny, some are flattering, and some are… a bit much!” he said with a laugh. Despite this, he maintains a light-hearted perspective. “As long as it stays respectful, I don’t mind embracing that aspect of Valentin’s character.”

     

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    From The Last Kingdom to The White Lotus and Beyond

    Before The White Lotus, Fedaravicius was already a familiar face to TV audiences, playing Sihtric on the popular British drama The Last Kingdom. He reprised his role in the film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, further cementing his reputation in the world of period dramas. The actor has also appeared in The Wheel of Time as Masema Dagar and in Shetland as Lukas Nowak.

    Looking to the future, Fedaravicius is set to star in the upcoming 2026 film Mutiny, where he will share the screen with Hollywood stars Jason Statham and Annabelle Wallis. With his growing popularity and expanding career, it’s clear that Fedaravicius is one to watch in the coming years.

    Fans of The White Lotus can catch the finale and the entirety of season 3 now on Max.

  • Sam Rockwell’s ‘White Lotus’ Monologue Inspires Hat That Fans Can Now Buy

    Sam Rockwell’s ‘White Lotus’ Monologue Inspires Hat That Fans Can Now Buy

    A monologue delivered by Sam Rockwell on HBO‘s “The White Lotus” has captivated viewers, and now that speech is available for fans to wear in the form of a trucker hat.

    In episode 5 of “The White Lotus” season 3, Rick, played by Walton Goggins, visits an old friend in Bangkok, portrayed by Rockwell. Rick expects a reunion filled with drinking and partying, but instead finds his friend has embraced sobriety and Buddhism.

    Rockwell’s character delivers a four-and-a-half-minute monologue that has generated significant online discussion. The speech covers a range of topics, including his experiences moving to Thailand, sexual encounters, identity and gender exploration, cross-dressing, and his journey to find peace.

     

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    The monologue includes references to his desire for ladyboys, pegging, identity and gender crises, cross-dressing, and an escape from the “never ending carousel of lust and suffering.”

    TheGoodShirts.com, an online store, is selling a black trucker hat featuring the full monologue printed in white type on the front panel and down the bill. The design includes the segment where Rockwell’s character describes wearing lingerie, finding men who resemble him, and engaging in sexual activity while looking at an Asian woman.

     

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    The hat’s back is made of black mesh, making it suitable for various climates.

    “The White Lotus” season 3 streams new episodes every Sunday on Max.