Aimee Lou Wood's 'mean and unfunny' SNL skit is PRAISED by costar Walton Goggins despite 'feud' rumors

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Walton Goggins Praises SNL Sketch Parodying Aimee Lou Wood Amidst Feud Rumors

A recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit parodying The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood has garnered unexpected support from her co-star, Walton Goggins. This comes amidst swirling speculation of a potential rift between the two actors.

Goggins’s Online Endorsement of SNL Parody

Over the weekend, Goggins, known for his role as Wood’s love interest in The White Lotus, publicly endorsed the controversial SNL sketch. He shared, via a now-deleted Instagram Story, his positive reaction to the skit. The segment featured comedian Sarah Sherman impersonating the British actress, notably exaggerating Wood’s dental features with prominent prosthetic teeth for comedic effect.

Goggins, 53, enthusiastically declared the parody skit a ‘SMASHING’ success. His message also extended to Jon Hamm, who made a cameo appearance in the sketch portraying Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

‘Jon I knew I was miscast,’ Goggins reportedly wrote to Hamm, referencing the Mad Men actor’s portrayal of the vaccine-skeptic political figure, which some noted echoed Hamm’s White Lotus character’s demeanor.

Further solidifying his stance, Goggins also commented ‘Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg’ directly on the official SNL Instagram account, as reported by Page Six.

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Feud Speculation Intensifies

Goggins’s surprising approval of the skit, especially considering its subject offended his White Lotus co-star, has amplified existing rumors of a possible falling out between him and Wood. These rumors have been circulating amongst fans and online communities.

Signs of Strain in Co-star Relationship

Speculation about a feud initially arose from observations made by keen-eyed fans. Many noted a perceived shift in Goggins’s previously demonstrative praise for Wood. This once effusive admiration seemingly diminished as the third season of The White Lotus concluded.

• Social Media Unfollow: Fans pointed out that Goggins and Wood no longer follow each other on Instagram.
• Omission in Social Media Posts: Goggins reportedly tagged numerous co-stars in behind-the-scenes photos from The White Lotus series but conspicuously excluded Wood, despite their frequent on-screen pairings.
• Puzzling Tribute: Even in a dedicated ‘tribute’ post to The White Lotus, Wood remained untagged, further fueling speculation.

Despite this, it was noted that Wood still follows Goggins’s eyewear-related Instagram account, Goggle Glasses.

Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) Discussions

Online forums like Reddit became hubs for fan discussions attempting to decipher the apparent distance between Goggins and Wood.

One Reddit user questioned the lack of wider discussion about the potential rift:

‘I feel like no one is talking about the falling out of them? They unfollowed each other on insta a couple weeks ago, walton posts white lotus stuff and tags everyone in the photos except aimee lou wood, posts a whole tribute to white lotus and still doesn’t tag her, posts tons of pictures of her on his story in a commemorative tribute to the show. what happened?’

The same user highlighted the contrast with their previous public interactions:

‘They used to idolize each other and talk about each other in such positive light in interviews and such, it’s so weird that all of a sudden there’s this switch up?’

Another user on X expressed surprise at the social media dynamic, noting, ‘aimee lou wood follows 5,160 people on instagram and none of them are walton goggins…’

Further adding to the intrigue, another X user commented on an album of behind-the-scenes images Goggins shared:

‘Walton Goggins not tagging Aimee but tagging everyone else… WHAT HAPPENED,’

The Enigmatic Instagram Story

Compounding the mystery, Goggins had also reportedly shared an extensive series of photos featuring himself and Wood on his Instagram Stories, set to music. This contrasting action further perplexed fans trying to understand the dynamic between the co-stars.

‘Obsessed with walton goggins posting an 18 slide instagram story of photos of him and aimee lou wood set to silver springs by fleetwood mac….,’ commented one X user, reflecting the general astonishment at the seemingly contradictory online behavior.

Industry Perspective on Actor Relationships

Music critic Carl Wilson offered a more pragmatic perspective, suggesting that the perceived drama might be overblown. He tweeted:

‘Everyone on here reading tea leaves on Walton Goggins & Aimee Lou Wood clearly has never met actors, who are constantly emotionally over the top with each other, until they move on to their next job and don’t even keep in touch,’

Background on Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins is currently married to director Nadia Conners since 2011. His previous wife, Leanne Goggins, tragically died by suicide in 2004.

SNL Apology and Aimee Lou Wood’s Criticism

Goggins’s public approval of the SNL sketch is particularly noteworthy given reports that Saturday Night Live purportedly issued an apology to Wood following her public criticism of the segment. Wood had described the sketch, which mocked her teeth, as ‘mean’.

Wood’s Public Response to SNL Parody

Following the broadcast of the SNL episode, Wood publicly condemned the show on Sunday. She specifically criticized Sarah Sherman’s use of oversized prosthetic teeth, which were used to caricature her appearance. This parody, she felt, unfairly targeted her appearance.

The Sex Education actress, 31, used her Instagram Story to voice her disapproval of SNL and also addressed separate rumors concerning HBO.

After her critique of the ‘mean and unfunny’ skit went viral, Wood claimed that SNL had contacted her to offer an apology.

In a social media post, accompanied by a digitally altered selfie, Wood stated, ‘I’ve had apologies from SNL’.

Details of the SNL ‘White Potus’ Sketch

The SNL sketch, titled ‘The White Potus’, satirized The White Lotus series, transplanting the Trump family and other political figures to a similar resort setting.

Goggins’s White Lotus character, Rick, was reimagined as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., depicted delivering rambling monologues, including one about removing ‘all the fluoride out of the water’.

The sketch then cut to Sherman’s portrayal of Wood’s character, Chelsea, featuring comically exaggerated buck teeth, who responded with the line: ‘Fluoride? What’s that?’

Wood’s Critique of “Cheap” Joke

Wood directly addressed the ‘cheap’ nature of the joke in her social media response:

‘Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the p**s for sure – that’s what the show is about- but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?’

Fan Support and Wood’s Perspective

Wood also shared supportive messages she received from followers and her sister Emily, acknowledging that she had received ‘thousands’ of messages of encouragement.

She elaborated on her stance, clarifying she is not overly sensitive to satire but felt the joke lacked wit:

‘Last thing I’ll say on the matter. I am not thin skinned. I actually love being taken the p**s out of when it’s clever and in good spirits. But the joke was about fluoride. I have big gap teeth not bad teeth. I don’t mind caricature – I understand that’s what SNL is. But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/ Chelsea was the only one punched down On… Okay end of.’

Wood endorsed a fan comment that summarized her feelings, which read: ‘It was a sharp and funny skit until it suddenly took a screeching turn into 1970’s misogyny’, adding: ‘This sums up my view’.

Earlier Statements on SNL Sketch

Earlier in the day, Wood had expressed her initial reaction, stating: ‘Whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny,’ and admitted she was feeling ‘righteous’ but considered deleting her post.

However, fans urged her to keep her comments public. One comment read:

‘Don’t delete it, one comment read. ‘It was mean and unfunny and saying it out loud removes their power. You’re unreal in every way, I have a big gap in my teeth and an overbite and you’ve genuinely made me feel so much better about myself.

The commenter added that Wood’s confidence had influenced their own self-perception:

‘I was going to spend thousands on fixing it all which I’m not doing now because I look at you and think how gorgeous you look so why not try and apply that logic to myself,’

Another comment echoed the sentiment that the joke was misdirected and unfair:

‘I agree- everyone else in that parody was a political figure who was being mocked. The only character who wasn’t political was Chelsea, and they were clearly just taking the piss out of your appearance/accent, which is extremely c***y and uncalled for.’

Clarification on HBO Comments and “Imposter Syndrome”

Wood also addressed earlier comments she made about HBO, clarifying that ‘nobody at HBO called’ her ‘ugly.’ She explained, ‘That was my own paranoid thought’, referring to misinterpretations of a recent interview.

She emphasized that her point was about self-doubt and perception, not negative feedback from HBO:

‘My point in the article was about how our mind plays tricks on us. Please read carefully before getting angry for me.’

Wood concluded her online statements with:

‘So to conclude today’s rant: @hbo – kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone. @nbcsnl – mean.’

MailOnline reportedly contacted NBC for comment on the situation.

Insecurity and HBO’s Support

In a recent British GQ interview, Wood detailed feeling insecure after learning that White Lotus creator Mike White had to ‘fight’ for her casting. She described experiencing “imposter syndrome” and misinterpreting a well-intended comment.

She clarified that the intention behind comments about Mike White’s advocacy for her casting was positive:

‘When someone (not a producer) told me Mike fought for me it was said in a nice way. I just spiraled about it because of my own imposter syndrome. That was my point. Just really wanted to clear that up because hbo have been nothing but super supportive.’

Wood elaborated on her insecurities in the GQ article, revealing her internal anxieties:

‘My little head goes: “HBO didn’t want me. And I know why HBO didn’t want me, it’s because I’m ugly.” Mike had to say, “Please let me have the ugly girl!” That was the thing that was in my head,’

Focus on Teeth and Performance

Wood also addressed the media attention surrounding her natural teeth, expressing concern that the focus on her overbite and gapped teeth was overshadowing discussions about her acting performance in The White Lotus.

She voiced her concern that her teeth were being perceived by some fans as a ‘goofy’ feature that she had not yet ‘fixed’.

While acknowledging the positive symbolism some attributed to her natural smile, she expressed a desire to shift the conversation back to her work:

‘It makes me really happy that it’s symbolizing rebellion and freedom, but there’s a limit,’ she said. The whole conversation is just about my teeth, and it makes me a bit sad because I’m not getting to talk about my work. They think it’s nice because they’re not criticizing,’

She further suggested a potential gender bias in the heavy focus on her appearance:

‘And, I have to go there… I don’t know if it was a man would we be talking about it this much? It’s still going on about a woman’s appearance,’

Embracing Natural Appearance

Aimee Lou Wood has received online praise for embracing her natural teeth and resisting perceived Hollywood beauty standards.

During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, she commented on the public response:

‘I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having. Americans can’t get over them. Even the way White Lotus fans are talking about me and my teeth — that I don’t have veneers or Botox — it feels a bit rebellious’

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