Jennifer Coolidge Reacts to Tanya's Ex-Husband Returning inThe White LotusSeason 3: 'I Hope He Gets It!'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Coolidge (left) and Jon Gries.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Courtesy of HBO

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Courtesy of HBO

Jennifer CoolidgethinksJon Gries’White Lotuscharacter has what’s coming to him!The actress, 63, reacted to the latest installment of theMike White-led anthology series and Gries' surprise cameo in episode one.In previous seasons ofThe White Lotus, Coolidge became a fan-favorite for her role as Tanya McQuoid. In season 2, her ditsy-but-lovable character met her demise while fighting back against her husband Greg (Gries)’s ongoing plot to murder her and run off with her fortune.Her famous line, “Please, these gays, they’re trying to murder me," led to thousands of memes and internet recreations, making it one of the show’s most iconic moments.“As you know, Jon Gries has shown up,” Coolidge toldForbesof season 3. “I hope he gets it! I hope they do something terrible to him."(L) Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries in ‘White Lotus’ season 2.She said of the new installment, “It’s really eerie — you’re not quite sure what people are up to yet. My guess? Something’s going to go horribly wrong. I think it’s really going to go wrong. Mike White, he wants us to have it all, I think. I can’t wait.“Fans were disappointed when the season 2 ended with Tanya’s death, hoping they’d get to see more of her in the future. But in 2023, Coolidge said her character’s untimely death was always a part of White’s plan.“Mike was looking for a big Italian opera ending, and it was big and dramatic,” she explained. “So he wanted me to die for many reasons.“Jennifer Coolidge in ‘White Lotus’ season 2.Fabio Lovino/HBO"But I also think Tanya’s a lot,” she continued, joking: “Maybe people would get sick of her on another season. Maybe people would be like, ‘Oh my God, get rid of Tanya!'“Season 3 follows newdynamics among the vacationers:Leslie Bibb(Kate),Michelle Monaghan(Jaclyn) andCarrie Coon(Laurie) are “longtime friends” taking a trip together;Walton Goggins(Rick) and Aimee Lou Wood (Chelsea) are an oddly-matched couple; andParker Posey(Victoria) andJason Isaacs(Timothy) are on a trip with their three children,Patrick Schwarzenegger(Saxon),Sarah Catherine Hook(Piper) andSam Nivola(Lochlan).Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 3 ofThe White Lotusairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

Jennifer CoolidgethinksJon Gries’White Lotuscharacter has what’s coming to him!

The actress, 63, reacted to the latest installment of theMike White-led anthology series and Gries’ surprise cameo in episode one.

In previous seasons ofThe White Lotus, Coolidge became a fan-favorite for her role as Tanya McQuoid. In season 2, her ditsy-but-lovable character met her demise while fighting back against her husband Greg (Gries)’s ongoing plot to murder her and run off with her fortune.

Her famous line, “Please, these gays, they’re trying to murder me,” led to thousands of memes and internet recreations, making it one of the show’s most iconic moments.

“As you know, Jon Gries has shown up,” Coolidge toldForbesof season 3. “I hope he gets it! I hope they do something terrible to him.”

(L) Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries in ‘White Lotus’ season 2.

She said of the new installment, “It’s really eerie — you’re not quite sure what people are up to yet. My guess? Something’s going to go horribly wrong. I think it’s really going to go wrong. Mike White, he wants us to have it all, I think. I can’t wait.”

Fans were disappointed when the season 2 ended with Tanya’s death, hoping they’d get to see more of her in the future. But in 2023, Coolidge said her character’s untimely death was always a part of White’s plan.

“Mike was looking for a big Italian opera ending, and it was big and dramatic,” she explained. “So he wanted me to die for many reasons.”

Jennifer Coolidge in ‘White Lotus’ season 2.Fabio Lovino/HBO

“But I also think Tanya’s a lot,” she continued, joking: “Maybe people would get sick of her on another season. Maybe people would be like, ‘Oh my God, get rid of Tanya!'”

Season 3 follows newdynamics among the vacationers:Leslie Bibb(Kate),Michelle Monaghan(Jaclyn) andCarrie Coon(Laurie) are “longtime friends” taking a trip together;Walton Goggins(Rick) and Aimee Lou Wood (Chelsea) are an oddly-matched couple; andParker Posey(Victoria) andJason Isaacs(Timothy) are on a trip with their three children,Patrick Schwarzenegger(Saxon),Sarah Catherine Hook(Piper) andSam Nivola(Lochlan).

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Season 3 ofThe White Lotusairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

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