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'White Lotus' Star Stands by Tearful Reaction to SNL Impersonation
30 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Aimee Lou Wood's emotional response to SNL's impersonation
- Wood felt the sketch targeted a physical trait she had been trying to downplay
- Wood stands by her reaction, saying she didn't have a platform to call out bullying before
In April 2025, 'The White Lotus' actress Aimee Lou Wood found herself at the center of a controversy after her emotional reaction to an SNL sketch impersonating her character. The sketch, which featured comedian Sarah Sherman, put a spotlight on Wood's teeth, a physical trait the actress had been vocal about drawing less attention to.
Wood's tearful response video sparked a debate, with some fans and cast members coming to her defense, while others criticized her for lacking a sense of humor. Five months later, Wood stands by her initial reaction, tying it back to a time in her life before reaching celebrity status when she didn't have a platform to call out those "bullying" her.
Despite the public discourse, it doesn't seem to have had any ill effect on Wood's career. In fact, she went on to earn an Emmy nomination for her work on 'The White Lotus.' Additionally, SNL's Sarah Sherman has since expressed regret, saying she never meant to legitimately hurt the other actress' feelings.
