Meghann Fahy Embraced “Low-Key” Glamour at the SAG Awards

You may think that the stars of The White Lotus must be used to the hype and craze around their hit HBO series by now—but for Meghann Fahy, who portrayed Daphne in season two, the fandom around the series is still entirely a shock. “After being such a fan of season one, it’s been pretty surreal,” Fahy tells Vogue. “Shows like White Lotus don't come around often, so it's really just an honor to be a part of something that's such a cultural phenomenon, alongside actors and creators that I admire so much.” 

Fahy says she’s kept a piece of her character’s “fun-loving energy” with her throughout awards season. “Daphne is a good time gal! I love her warmth and her capacity to make deliberate choices about how she responds to her own life,” says Fahy. “I’ll always have a bit of her with me.”

Fahy certainly had a lot to be joyous about at last night’s SAG Awards: The White Lotus won best Drama Series Ensemble, and her co-star Jennifer Coolidge won Best Female Actor in a Drama Series. She sported a white, one-shouldered Ralph Lauren gown with an asymmetrical cutout at the waist, styled by Thomas Carter Phillips. You could say she also channeled a bit of Daphne’s love for dressing up—though Fahy’s approach to fashion is decidedly more relaxed. “I love effortlessness, and I think that Ralph Lauren really embodies that,” says Fahy. “This dress was the first one I tried on, and I immediately knew it was what I wanted to be in. It’s sexy and classic at the same time.” 

Should I find someone to marry and then do it in this dress?

Photo: Elias Tahan

While the design was relatively sleek and pared-back, Fahy admired the gown’s thoughtful construction. “I love the shape and the subtlety of the sparkle,” says Fahy. “I also love the weight of the material and how it moves. I don’t typically gravitate toward big flashy pieces, so this felt like a perfect mixture of glamorous—but still low key.” The refined details is what Fahy says reflected her own chill sensibility—not to mention, it was comfy. “Comfort really is my priority,” says Fahy. “I don't have much tolerance for being uncomfortable. Beyond that, I’m pretty basic—I like classic colors and shapes.”

Given pretty much the entire world fell in love with Fahy after her captivating turn as Daphne this year, Vogue couldn’t resist asking what’s next for the actor. For now, she says she’s a free agent—though sometimes tells us that won’t last long. “I’m not sure what’s next yet, but I’m very excited about whatever it could be,” says Fahy. “I feel very open right now, so I’m looking forward to finding the next thing and getting into it.” Judging by her White Lotus performance, we have no doubt that she’ll totally bring it—whatever that project may be. 

Below, a closer look at Fahy’s SAG Awards evening.