Actor collective standing in solidarity with Aimee Lou Wood following controversial 'SNL' parody
Aimee Lou Wood, star of HBO's "The White Lotus" and "Sex Education," faces online rumors of a feud with costar Walton Goggins and criticism following a controversial "Saturday Night Live" sketch. According to sources, Wood's friends are supporting her, with the exception of Goggins, whom she reportedly has issues with.
The "SNL" sketch, which parodied "The White Lotus," was described by Wood as "mean and unfunny" on her Instagram story. She clarified, stating that she's not thin-skinned but found the joke about her gap teeth to be inappropriate, as it misrepresented her actual teeth. She also noted that the rest of the sketch was harmful, as it was the only instance of "punching down" in an otherwise uplifting skit.
Wood later expressed gratitude towards the comedian who performed the sketch, Sarah Sherman, after receiving flowers from her as a gesture of goodwill. In her Instagram comments, Wood asserted that many women have found comfort in her unique smile, inspiring her to speak out against the sketch as she felt it was wrong on multiple levels.
Despite the backlash, Wood remains sensitive to criticism, especially regarding her appearance. She previously worked with Goggins on "The White Lotus" as his younger girlfriend, Chelsea. While both actors have been tight-lipped about the rumored feud, Wood mentioned during a Met Gala interview that she enjoyed working with Goggins.
Overall, the situation between Wood and Goggins remains unconfirmed, with the pair resuming their connection on Instagram. The controversy surrounding the "SNL" sketch has garnered mixed reactions from fans and media, with opinions varying on Wood's remarks.
Aimee Lou Wood, in response to the "SNL" sketch that parodied her show "The White Lotus" and took a jab at her gap teeth, expressed her disapproval, stating that she found the joke inappropriate and the sketch harmful due to its misrepresentation of her actual teeth and its appearance as the only instance of "punching down" in an otherwise uplifting skit. Amidst the public discourse about the incident, Wood continues to face sensitivity towards criticism, especially about her appearance, given her prominence in pop-culture, not just from her roles in "Sex Education" and "The White Lotus," but also due to her status as a celebrity in entertainment.
