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Nivola Slams Hollywood's Plastic Surgery Obsession: "Old Stars Monopolize Roles"
8 Aug
Summary
- 21-year-old actor Sam Nivola criticizes older stars' use of plastic surgery
- Nivola says cosmetically enhanced stars are preventing young talent from breaking through
- Nivola cites Timothée Chalamet as one of the few examples of a fresh new star
As of August 8th, 2025, rising actor Sam Nivola has spoken out against Hollywood's fixation on plastic surgery, arguing that it is stifling opportunities for young talent. In a recent interview, the 21-year-old, who portrayed Lochlan Ratliff in the hit HBO series The White Lotus, expressed his concerns about the industry.
Nivola stated that the "old movie stars are getting plastic surgery, and they're looking younger and they're staying young." This, he believes, is preventing "the young'uns" from breaking through and making a name for themselves. The actor added that there are only a "few examples" he can think of when it comes to fresh star power in recent years, citing Timothée Chalamet as one of the best actors alive.
Nivola's comments come at a time when plastic surgery confessions among celebrities have become increasingly common. Just this year, stars like Kylie Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Meghan Trainor, and John Cena have opened up about their cosmetic enhancements. However, Nivola argues that this trend is stifling the industry's ability to cultivate new talent.
The actor, who is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola, also addressed the topic of "nepo babies" in the interview. He stated that he doesn't "attribute much of [his] success" to his parents and is proud to have achieved his accomplishments on his own merit.
