Sam Nivola proud to have found work himself

Sam Nivola proud to have found work himself Sam Nivola doesn't consider himself a nepo baby because he's created his own work opportunities. 8 August 2025 Sam Nivola is "proud" he's never relied on his famous parents for help with his career. Sam Nivola doesn't consider himself a nepo baby The White Lotus star is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola and the pair banned him from auditioning for roles before he turned 18, but a year before then, his high school drama teacher helped him land an audition for White Noise and he sent in a self-tape in secret.