Michelle Monaghan, 49, has earned critical praise and an Emmy nomination for her role as Lemon in The White Lotus. Despite this success, she initially had doubts about the character.
Monaghan revealed a surprising source for her portrayal: personal experiences and real people she observed. This grounding in reality helped her bring depth and authenticity to Lemon.
"I drew a lot from people I know and moments I've lived through to shape Lemon," Monaghan explained.
Her performance was widely recognized for balancing humor and vulnerability, qualities that made Lemon particularly compelling.
This shows how actors often find inspiration in their own lives to create memorable and relatable characters.