When you hear that bloodcurdling White Lotus intro theme play, you gather your dinner plate, pour yourself a glass of rosé, and hunker down in front of your screen, eager to watch the diabolical escapades of the rich and famous at this posh hotel in Thailand. Common folk like us have always been obsessed with society’s elite, watching them live lavish lifestyles that seem like they’re on a perpetual vacation while creating otherworldly problems a pauper would never understand. Since the dawn of humanity, fame, and fortune have always been a glint in the commoner’s eye—making us dream of our own debut role on stage or our breakthrough acting performance on the silver screen. However, when it comes to Hollywood, that’s one fantasy that’ll never come true for someone without a preexisting foothold in the industry. 

Nepotism is woven deep into the tapestry of Hollywood. As an industry entirely built on social connections, you’re not going anywhere without a name to drop, a familiar face beside you, or a pair of coattails to ride straight to the top. 

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