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I Just Realized Why 'The White Lotus' Star Sarah Catherine Hook Looks Familiar—and I'm Still in Shock

How did I not see it?

Sarah Catherine Hook on HBO The White Lotus
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There are plenty of reasons to love HBO's The White Lotus. For one, you get to live vicariously through filthy rich characters as they enjoy the perks of a luxurious resort. Then, there's the mystery element that keeps fans on their toes as new clues continue to surface. And of course, there's the social commentary that's always spot-on. But perhaps the most compelling aspect of the show is its incredibly talented cast—and there's one person in particular who caught my eye.

Among the show's star-studded cast is Sarah Catherine Hook, who plays college senior Piper Ratliff. And I couldn't put my finger on why she looked so familiar...until now.

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The actress does a stellar job of portraying Timothy and Victoria's daughter, who also happens to be studying religion in school. But if you've ever seen Prime Video's reboot of Cruel Intentions, then you'll also recognize her as one of the show's leads.

See, in the drama series, Hook plays Caroline Merteuil, a master manipulator and sorority president who's desperate to please her mom. Similar to the original film's Kathryn Merteuil, Caroline is also ruthless, cold and calculating—all of which are a stark contrast to the more tame Piper we see in White Lotus.

Another major difference worth noting is that Hook plays a religious brunette on the HBO series, and in Cruel Intentions, she portrays a very fashionable and power-hungry blonde. It's no wonder it took me so long to figure out why she looked familiar.

Sarah Catherine Hook in Cruel Intentions
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In addition to Cruel Intentions, Hook also starred as Juliette Fairmont in Netflix's fantasy series, First Kill, which premiered in 2022, and in 2021, she appeared in two episodes of Impeachment: American Crime Story. Other notable acting credits include Monsterland, The Ghost Trap, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.

The White Lotus is now available to stream on Max—and you can watch all eight episodes of Cruel Intentions on Prime Video.

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