Natasha Rothwell on The White Lotus and why improv is a form of prayer | Wild Card

Natasha Rothwell can't help but collaborate. She honed her improv skills at the Tokyo Comedy Store which led her to roles in memorable ensemble casts on "Insecure" and "How to Die Alone." Now, her character Belinda is back in the new season of "The White Lotus." Natasha talks with Rachel about bringing her own ideas to the show, the spiritual power of improv and what she's learned about love.

0:00 - Intro
1:54 - On moving to New York (even though someone said not to)
4:47 - Living in Japan was like wearing “polka dots to a stripes party”
6:18 - Relishes being alone
9:30 - Mike White was top of her list of people to work with
11:25 - On getting excited to see Black travelers
14:07 - On being a “chronic overpacker”
16:09 - Rachel on constantly seeking validation
17:48 - Natasha on seeking worthiness
19:12 - On her parents’ 47-year marriage
22:53 - On how her faith as changed from religion to spiritual practice
28:55 - How her creative process is praying
30:18 - On order vs. chaos in the universe
33:00 - A moment of peace in a pool in Greece

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