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Who is Parker Posey’s twin brother Christopher? The lawyer grew up with his famous sister in the South, inspiring The White Lotus star’s accent on the show, and they share ‘similar trains of thought’

Parker Posey and her twin brother Christopher Posey chose different career paths. Photo: @TheFoodMerry/X
Parker Posey and her twin brother Christopher Posey chose different career paths. Photo: @TheFoodMerry/X

The twins grew up in Louisiana and Mississippi and Parker speaks fondly of her brother, who she says has a ‘creative thing going on inside of him’ despite his conservative job

Hit TV show The White Lotus has made numerous contributions to pop culture, but Victoria Ratliff’s North Carolina accent – delivered with aplomb by actress Parker Posey – has certainly been one of its highlights.

The accent has taken on a life of its own on social media, and at the season premiere, Posey told Deadline she developed her character’s now iconic voice by drawing on her Southern roots. “It’s from the feeling, right? The sounds come from the feeling,” she said. She elaborated further in an interview with Variety, saying “I’m from the South, so I was so happy to bring that Tennessee Williams kind of drama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s just that lady.”

Parker Posey at the Printemps New York Grand Opening Party on March 20. Photo: Getty Images
Parker Posey at the Printemps New York Grand Opening Party on March 20. Photo: Getty Images
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Posey’s accent on The White Lotus has brought renewed attention to her upbringing. She was raised in Monroe, Louisiana, and Laurel, Mississippi, per Southern Living, and spent her summers learning ballet at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. What many may not realise is that the “queen of the indies” has a fraternal twin brother, Christopher Posey.

Here’s everything you need to know about The White Lotus star’s brother.

Who are Parker and Christopher Posey’s parents?

Parker Posey has a fraternal twin brother, Christopher Posey. Photo: @SadellaWallis/X
Parker Posey has a fraternal twin brother, Christopher Posey. Photo: @SadellaWallis/X

Parker and Christopher Posey were born in Baltimore, two months before they were due to arrive, per The New York Times Magazine, and Parker was reportedly the size of a beer can. Their mother, Lynda Patton, was a chef and their father, Chris Posey, was a car dealer with his own showroom, according to Southern Living.

What does Christopher Posey do for work?

Parker Posey’s brother Christopher Posey is a lawyer. Photo: Christopher G. “Chris” Posey, J.D./LinkedIn
Parker Posey’s brother Christopher Posey is a lawyer. Photo: Christopher G. “Chris” Posey, J.D./LinkedIn

Chris didn’t follow his sister into the entertainment industry. Instead, he got his degree from Georgetown University and a master’s from the University of Mississippi School of Law, per his LinkedIn. He’s currently works at Taggart, Rimes & Wiggins, PLLC. He has previously worked with companies including Chevrolet and McKesson.