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Aimee Lou Wood of ‘The White Lotus’ Condemns Saturday Night Live Sketch as “Mean”
Aimee Lou Wood, acclaimed for her role in The White Lotus, has publicly criticized a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that featured an impersonation of her, complete with exaggerated prosthetic teeth. The actress described the comedic portrayal as “mean and unfunny,” suggesting the skit was misogynistic and failed to deliver clever humor.
Actress Voices Displeasure Over SNL Impersonation
The British performer took to Instagram to express her disappointment, stating that while she appreciates satire that is “clever and in good spirits,” the SNL sketch missed the mark. Wood elaborated that there were more sophisticated and less hurtful approaches the show could have taken in their comedic depiction. Despite the critical remarks, Wood mentioned receiving apologies from SNL following her public statement.
Sketch Depicted ‘White Lotus’ Character with Exaggerated Teeth
The contentious SNL sketch, which aired recently, envisioned former US President Donald Trump and his associates at the luxury resort setting of ‘The White Lotus.’ Cast member Sarah Sherman played the character inspired by Wood’s role, Chelsea, employing a noticeable accent and prominent fake teeth as part of the impersonation. A specific line in the sketch referencing fluoride and her teeth further ignited Wood’s criticism.
Wood Argues Joke “Punched Down” and Lacked Nuance
Wood, who gained prominence through the Netflix series Sex Education, clarified that she is not overly sensitive and understands the nature of SNL’s caricature-based comedy. However, she emphasized that the humor in this particular sketch seemed to rely solely on mocking her dental features. In her online posts, Wood pointed out that although other aspects of the sketch were “punching up,” the portrayal of her character felt like “punching down,” making her the target of ridicule rather than clever satire. She made it clear that her issue was with the sketch’s concept, not with Sarah Sherman’s performance personally.
Sketch Labeled “Misogynistic” by Some Observers
The actress also shared a comment from an online user who critiqued the sketch for abruptly transitioning from “sharp and funny” to “1970s misogyny.” Wood endorsed this viewpoint as accurately reflecting her own feelings about the SNL segment. Adding to her critique, she also questioned the accuracy of the accent used in the impersonation, highlighting her preference for accuracy even in comedic portrayals intended to be critical.
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Focus on Appearance Concerns Wood Amidst Positive Reception
Wood conveyed that she has received significant support since sharing her criticisms, indicating that many agree with her perspective. In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Wood voiced her frustration that the extensive discussion about her teeth was overshadowing conversations about her acting work. While acknowledging and appreciating the positive symbolism and sense of liberation some associate with her natural teeth, she expressed concern about the persistent focus on a woman’s appearance, suggesting that a male actor might not face the same level of scrutiny.