
‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola, 21, Blames Plastic Surgery for ‘Old Movie Stars’ Nabbing Younger Roles in Controversial Take https://t.co/c1rW4d0IYY
— People (@people) August 8, 2025
Sam Nivola, 21, doesn’t think Hollywood’s obsession with plastic surgery is paradise.
Nivola spoke about his thoughts on the industry making room for rising talent, which he says can only be done if tenured — and cosmetically enhanced — stars stop taking all the roles.
“The old movie stars are getting plastic surgery, and they’re looking younger and they’re staying young. You have these really old people playing young roles. And it’s not giving any space for the young’uns to move in and make a name for themselves. With all due respect to those people, one day they won’t be here anymore, literally, and they will have to create new stars.”