Aimee Lou Wood Responds to SNL’s ‘White Lotus’ Skit: “It Was Mean and Unfunny” — Actress Receives Apology and Flowers from Sarah Sherman
Aimee Lou Wood Breaks Silence on SNL’s White Lotus Skit: “It Was Mean and Unfunny” In recent entertainment news, The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood has spoken out about a controversial Saturday Night Live sketch that parodied her character, Chelsea, in the upcoming third season of the acclaimed HBO series. The SNL skit, titled “White POTUS,” aired in early April and featured cast member Sarah Sherman impersonating Wood’s character with exaggerated fake teeth and a hyper-stylized British accent. The portrayal sparked immediate backlash online, with fans and fellow celebrities rallying behind Wood. “It wasn’t just a joke. It was mean and unfunny,” Wood said in a statement posted to her Instagram story. “When your appearance becomes the punchline, it crosses a line.” The Backlash and Support The skit was widely criticized for being body-shaming , and mocking dental features , a move many deemed unnecessary and inappropriate in 2025’s progressive comedy climate. Keywords like ...