Aimee Lou Wood Clarifies: She Wasn’t Crying Over SNL Sketch

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Over the weekend, I found myself quite captivated by Saturday Night Live’s recent episode, particularly the White Lotus-inspired sketch starring Jon Hamm as host. The characters from the HBO show were humorously portrayed, with Sarah Sherman brilliantly emulating Aimee Lou Wood‘s Chelsea character, complete with false teeth. However, following the broadcast, Wood voiced her displeasure regarding the sketch, sparking discussions about its tastefulness. Now, in an effort to clarify the situation, Aimee Lou Wood herself has shared her perspective on the matter.

Earlier this week, paparazzi captured photos of Aimee Lou Wood crying while out and about in South London. Snapshots showed her shedding tears, as a friend held her. At the time, it was believed that Wood was sobbing due to having been lampooned on SNL, but it would seem that’s not actually the case. The star took to her Instagram stories to address the speculation and, apparently, it would seem there’s been a misunderstanding. She cleared the air while thanking British radio host Ashley Louise James for her words of support:

To clarify, I wasn’t shedding tears over what the newspapers portrayed. Instead, it was something entirely different that moved me to tears.

In the aftermath of an emotional outburst, the star of “Sex Education” didn’t disclose the exact reason for her tears, but it’s clear that a sketch on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) didn’t play a part in this incident. Over the weekend, she took to Instagram to voice her criticism of the segment titled “The White Potus,” describing it as both mean-spirited and unfunny. She also suggested that there could have been a more subtle approach to satirize her character. However, she later reported receiving apologies from SNL, and has since defended Sarah Sherman from any negative backlash.

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The White Potus” – In this satirical portrayal, U.S. President Donald Trump, his family, and key political figures gather at a resort following the implementation of Trump’s tariffs. Characters in this pre-recorded skit mirror those seen in the third season of “White Lotus,” available for streaming with a Max subscription. Sarah Sherman portrays Chelsea, who enters the scene when Jon Hamm, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discusses the impact of removing fluoride from drinking water. Intrigued by this topic, Sherman’s character inquires about what exactly fluoride is.

This month, “The White Lotus” Season 3 wrapped up with a bang and has become one of the most buzzed-about shows in the 2025 TV lineup. Aimee Lou Wood’s portrayal of the carefree Chelsea also garnered much acclaim, and TopMob’s Corey Chichizola even described her as a scene-stealer when commenting on her performance.

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It appears that Aimee Lou Wood is grateful for the support she’s received from fans following her comments about the SNL sketch. Notably, she has shared several fan reactions on social media. However, it’s also clear why she felt compelled to clarify the pictures of her crying.

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2025-04-16 00:37