Aimee Lou Wood Responds to Controversy

In a bold move on social media, Aimee Lou Wood made it clear she wasn't throwing shade at 'Saturday Night Live' star Sarah Sherman after she critiqued a parody skit targeting her character from 'The White Lotus.' Wood found the segment 'mean and unfunny,' but emphasized her issues were with the sketch's concept, not Sherman herself.

In an Instagram story, Wood stated, 'Last thing I’ll say on the matter. I am not thin-skinned. I actually love being teased when it’s clever and in good spirits. But the joke was about fluoride. I have big gap teeth, not bad teeth.' She acknowledged that 'SNL' thrives on caricature but felt that the parody disproportionately targeted her.

Behind the 'SNL' Sketch

The controversial 'White Lotus' skit was largely aimed at former President Donald Trump and his close circle, touching on the impact of tariffs on the economy. The sketch featured notable stars including James Austin Johnson as Trump, Chloe Fineman as Melania, and Jon Hamm as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A memorable moment had Hamm’s character suggesting ridiculous ideas about removing fluoride from drinking water, leading to Sherman's exaggerated portrayal of Wood’s character, Chelsea, with notably large fake teeth.

Wood's Initial Reaction and Support

Wood initially took to Instagram to express her disappointment, stating, 'Such a shame because I had such a great time watching it a couple of weeks ago. Yes, take the piss for sure—that’s what the show is about—but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?' Following her critique, she received an outpouring of support, with thousands of messages from fans agreeing with her perspective.

The Sketch’s Popularity

Despite the mixed opinions, the 'White Lotus' parody has achieved impressive popularity, racking up over 3.7 million views on 'SNL’s' YouTube channel. It seems this moment in comedy is causing quite the stir and keeps fans buzzing!