Leo Woodall Is 'Slowly Getting Used' to Ditching Tracksuits for the Red Carpet: 'I Was Not Very Fashion-y' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

eo Woodall attends HBO’s 2024 post-Emmy Reception at San Vicente Bungalows on January 15, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.Photo:Amy Sussman/GettyLeo Woodallis still adjusting to the glitz and glamour of life post-White Lotus.It’s safe to say that red carpet looks don’t exactly come naturally to the London-born actor, 27, who rose to fame on season 2 of the HBO series last year and made another splash as the romantic lead inNetflix’sOne Day. He credits his stylist,Chris Brown, who he calls “wonderful,” for doing “a lot of that work for me” when it comes to his red carpet moments.Woodall is a laid-back guy, usually dressed in “trainers and trackies,” he tells PEOPLE in the latest issue, using the British slang for sneakers and sweatpants. “I’m usually, 99% of the time, comfort over…. Whatever the other word is.”With his stylist’s help, though, he’s had some seriously fashion-forward moments in the year sincehis shocking turn as cocky Essex boy JackonThe White Lotus.Betweenattending the 2023 Emmysin January, the2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards— where he and the star-studded castaccepted the award for outstanding ensemble in a drama series— and somechic street style during an outing with his girlfriendand former castmateMeghann Fahy, Woodall is getting the hang of things, but he’s taking his time with it.Haley Lu Richardson and Leo Woodall in season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’.Courtesy of HBO“[Brown] also definitely caters to the fact that I was not very fashion-y beforehand,” Woodall says of how his stylist meets him in the middle. “And I’m slowly getting more used to it and getting more into it I guess.”Just for good measure, though, he clarifies: “But I still wear trackies.”Leo Woodall attends the Vanity Fair EE BAFTA Rising Star Party at Pavyllon London on January 31, 2024 in London, England.Mike Marsland/WireImageWoodall also admits that he and hisWhite Lotuscharacter — whoshocked audiences with a racy plot twistinvolving his supposed “uncle” (Tom Hollander) — have a little bit in common when it comes to their style.“I get recognized because I dress like my character,” he says while describing the life changes he’s faced since the career-launching role.He feels “quite lucky” for his time spent on the Mike White hit.“I had a really fun role in the show. And the show — it was so lovely that so many people were watching it and loving it. And I was very proud to be a part of that,” he says, adding, “But I also maintained a level of anonymity, which I was really holding onto.”Haley Lu Richardson and Leo Woodall in season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’.Courtesy of HBONever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Seasons 1 and 2 ofThe White Lotuscan be streamed in full on Max.

eo Woodall attends HBO’s 2024 post-Emmy Reception at San Vicente Bungalows on January 15, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Leo Woodallis still adjusting to the glitz and glamour of life post-White Lotus.It’s safe to say that red carpet looks don’t exactly come naturally to the London-born actor, 27, who rose to fame on season 2 of the HBO series last year and made another splash as the romantic lead inNetflix’sOne Day. He credits his stylist,Chris Brown, who he calls “wonderful,” for doing “a lot of that work for me” when it comes to his red carpet moments.Woodall is a laid-back guy, usually dressed in “trainers and trackies,” he tells PEOPLE in the latest issue, using the British slang for sneakers and sweatpants. “I’m usually, 99% of the time, comfort over…. Whatever the other word is.”With his stylist’s help, though, he’s had some seriously fashion-forward moments in the year sincehis shocking turn as cocky Essex boy JackonThe White Lotus.Betweenattending the 2023 Emmysin January, the2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards— where he and the star-studded castaccepted the award for outstanding ensemble in a drama series— and somechic street style during an outing with his girlfriendand former castmateMeghann Fahy, Woodall is getting the hang of things, but he’s taking his time with it.Haley Lu Richardson and Leo Woodall in season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’.Courtesy of HBO“[Brown] also definitely caters to the fact that I was not very fashion-y beforehand,” Woodall says of how his stylist meets him in the middle. “And I’m slowly getting more used to it and getting more into it I guess.”Just for good measure, though, he clarifies: “But I still wear trackies.”Leo Woodall attends the Vanity Fair EE BAFTA Rising Star Party at Pavyllon London on January 31, 2024 in London, England.Mike Marsland/WireImageWoodall also admits that he and hisWhite Lotuscharacter — whoshocked audiences with a racy plot twistinvolving his supposed “uncle” (Tom Hollander) — have a little bit in common when it comes to their style.“I get recognized because I dress like my character,” he says while describing the life changes he’s faced since the career-launching role.He feels “quite lucky” for his time spent on the Mike White hit.“I had a really fun role in the show. And the show — it was so lovely that so many people were watching it and loving it. And I was very proud to be a part of that,” he says, adding, “But I also maintained a level of anonymity, which I was really holding onto.”Haley Lu Richardson and Leo Woodall in season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’.Courtesy of HBONever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Seasons 1 and 2 ofThe White Lotuscan be streamed in full on Max.

Leo Woodallis still adjusting to the glitz and glamour of life post-White Lotus.

It’s safe to say that red carpet looks don’t exactly come naturally to the London-born actor, 27, who rose to fame on season 2 of the HBO series last year and made another splash as the romantic lead inNetflix’sOne Day. He credits his stylist,Chris Brown, who he calls “wonderful,” for doing “a lot of that work for me” when it comes to his red carpet moments.

Woodall is a laid-back guy, usually dressed in “trainers and trackies,” he tells PEOPLE in the latest issue, using the British slang for sneakers and sweatpants. “I’m usually, 99% of the time, comfort over…. Whatever the other word is.”

With his stylist’s help, though, he’s had some seriously fashion-forward moments in the year sincehis shocking turn as cocky Essex boy JackonThe White Lotus.

Betweenattending the 2023 Emmysin January, the2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards— where he and the star-studded castaccepted the award for outstanding ensemble in a drama series— and somechic street style during an outing with his girlfriendand former castmateMeghann Fahy, Woodall is getting the hang of things, but he’s taking his time with it.

Haley Lu Richardson and Leo Woodall in season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’.Courtesy of HBO

“[Brown] also definitely caters to the fact that I was not very fashion-y beforehand,” Woodall says of how his stylist meets him in the middle. “And I’m slowly getting more used to it and getting more into it I guess.”

Just for good measure, though, he clarifies: “But I still wear trackies.”

Leo Woodall attends the Vanity Fair EE BAFTA Rising Star Party at Pavyllon London on January 31, 2024 in London, England.Mike Marsland/WireImage

Mike Marsland/WireImage

Woodall also admits that he and hisWhite Lotuscharacter — whoshocked audiences with a racy plot twistinvolving his supposed “uncle” (Tom Hollander) — have a little bit in common when it comes to their style.

“I get recognized because I dress like my character,” he says while describing the life changes he’s faced since the career-launching role.

He feels “quite lucky” for his time spent on the Mike White hit.

“I had a really fun role in the show. And the show — it was so lovely that so many people were watching it and loving it. And I was very proud to be a part of that,” he says, adding, “But I also maintained a level of anonymity, which I was really holding onto.”

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Seasons 1 and 2 ofThe White Lotuscan be streamed in full on Max.

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