Aimee Lou Wood Critiques 'SNL' Parody as Misogynistic and Unfunny

Aimee Lou Wood has publicly criticized a Saturday Night Live sketch that caricatured her character from The White Lotus, calling it "mean and unfunny" and suggesting it showcased misogyny. Wood acknowledges that while she appreciates humor, she feels the show "punched down" with its portrayal of her gap teeth.

Aimee Lou Wood, renowned for her role in The White Lotus, has voiced her discontent regarding a recent sketch on Saturday Night Live (SNL) that depicted her character. The British actress described the portrayal, featuring exaggerated prosthetic teeth, as "mean and unfunny," and accused the show of "punching down" and exhibiting misogynistic tendencies.

In several Instagram posts, Wood expressed her willingness to embrace humor, provided it is crafted with cleverness and good intentions. However, she believes there are better, more nuanced ways to execute comedy than what was presented. The 31-year-old actress, who gained fame from Netflix's Sex Education, mentioned receiving "apologies from SNL" following her criticisms and noted that she understood the nature of caricature on the show.

The controversial sketch aired recently and imagined former US President Donald Trump and his team visiting the fictional resort hotel from The White Lotus. Sarah Sherman played Wood's character Chelsea, employing a pronounced accent along with fake teeth, and made a quip in reference to the actress's dental gap. Wood clarified that her "big gap teeth" should not be misconstrued as "bad teeth" and stated that the sketch seemed to unfairly target her while others were presented in a more complimentary light.

Expressing her disappointment, Wood stated, "The rest of the skit was punching up, and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on." She also commented on the criticism directed toward Sherman's accent, urging for accuracy even in mean-spirited humor. Following her posts, the actress noted that she received overwhelming support through "thousands of messages" from fans sharing similar sentiments.

In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Wood shared her frustration that discussions about her appearance have overshadowed her professional work. Wood pondered whether such conversations would persist if she were male, underlining the ongoing scrutiny of women's physical appearances.

In solidarity with her sister, Emily Wood took to her Instagram Story, expressing her admiration and support for Aimee, calling her "a powerhouse" and conveying a strong sense of protectiveness toward her sibling.