Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in HBO's 'The White Lotus,' publicly criticized a 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) sketch that parodied her smile and accent. She described the sketch as "mean and unfunny," stating that while she appreciates humor, the SNL skit was not clever and focused on her unique teeth rather than her acting talent.
The SNL sketch, titled "The White POTUS," featured Sarah Sherman impersonating Wood's character with prosthetic teeth. Wood specifically pointed out that the joke centered on a perceived flaw in her teeth, rather than her personality or acting performance.
Wood took to Instagram to share her disappointment. While she acknowledged receiving apologies from SNL, she didn't elaborate on their nature. She also noted the overwhelming support she received online following her initial posts, with some messages noting the sketch's descent into misogynistic humor.
The article references previous statements Wood made expressing discomfort with the media's focus on her appearance, particularly her natural smile, which has received significant attention. Wood feels this attention overshadows her acting work and the messages of freedom and rebellion she believes her smile represents. She questioned whether the level of scrutiny she faced would be the same if she were male.
The third season of 'The White Lotus,' which recently concluded, was the most popular to date. Wood plays the character of Chelsea, a young British woman, in this critically acclaimed series.