SNL Sparks Controversy with ‘White Lotus’ Parody

In a surprising twist following a biting parody on "Saturday Night Live," Aimee Lou Wood received a heartfelt gesture from comedian Sarah Sherman. After Sherman portrayed Wood's character in a less-than-flattering manner in the sketch, Wood took to Instagram to express her discontent.

Flowers and Forgiveness: A Sweet Gesture

On Tuesday, Wood revealed that Sherman sent her a stunning bouquet of colorful flowers, as a way to mend any hard feelings. In her Instagram Stories, she thanked Sherman, posting a picture of the beautiful arrangement, captioned, "Thank you for the beautiful flowers [Sarah Sherman]!"

Aimee Lou Wood Speaks Out

The controversy erupted after the broadcast of a sketch titled "The White POTUS," which focused on the antics surrounding Donald Trump and his supporters. While the overall tone leaned toward satire, Wood didn't find humor in being singled out as the impression of her character, Chelsea, was exaggerated to the point of caricature.

"Such a shame because I had such a great time watching it a couple of weeks ago," Wood shared. "Yes, take the piss for sure – that’s what the show is about – but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" Her words reflect a desire for sharper humor without losing respect for the original material.

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