'The White Lotus' star Natasha Rothwell was used to playing the funny sidekick. So she wrote herself a starring role.

Natasha Rothwell gained acclaim on HBO's "Insecure" and season one of "The White Lotus." Her new Hulu show, "How to Die Alone," weaves hard-won lessons from her personal life into the story. Rothwell spoke to BI about growing in her personal life in tandem with her career, and what it means to be "enough.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The most painful scene for Natasha Rothwell to write in her new Hulu series "How to Die Alone" was the most personal one. Fresh out of the hospital after a near-death accident, Rothwell's single and anxious airport worker Mel is realizing the pitfalls of listing herself as her own emergency contact during an actual emergency.

Now, she's distraught, lonely, and rethinking her life while drinking alone at a bar. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Have an account? Log in . "The truth is, I want to be seen. I want to be loved, you know what I'm saying?" she tells the bartender through te.