Aimee Lou Wood’s Reaction to SNL Sketch Sparks Backlash and Celebrity Apologies

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Aimee Lou Wood delivered an outstanding performance on the third season of “The White Lotus,” with her character Chelsea stealing the limelight amidst intricate storylines like the controversial Ratliff brothers and genuine female friendships. However, it seems unfair for Wood that her teeth have become a topic of discussion. This issue reached its peak last weekend when the actress expressed dissatisfaction over Saturday Night Live’s portrayal of her, and cast member Bowen Yang acknowledged her reaction as “entirely valid.

In the series “The White Lotus,” streamable with a Max subscription, Chelsea’s narrative concluded sadly as she and her partner Rick (portrayed by Walton Goggins) met a tragic end in a resort shootout. However, many discussions about her acting have been eclipsed by remarks concerning her teeth. In the “The White Potus” sketch that was broadcast on April 12 of the 2025 TV schedule, Sarah Sherman donned false teeth, seemingly depicting Chelsea. This portrayal was criticized as “unfair” and “not funny” by Aimee Lou Wood.

Bowen Yang understood the reaction, telling Extra:

In my opinion, her response to that particular sketch was entirely understandable. It’s easy to overlook the profound, personal impact such a scene might have on the performer. After all, comedy can sometimes be a raw and intense experience for those involved.

When creating appropriate sketches for SNL Season 50’s host Jon Hamm, it appears the Saturday Night Live writers neglected to take into account that they were poking fun at a real-life individual’s appearance, rather than simply a fictitious television character.

Aimee Lou Wood expressed that she was done discussing her teeth, while Bowen Yang used this moment as a reminder for the Saturday Night Live writers to think about the effects of their humor. To put it in Bowen Yang’s own words:

Occasionally, it’s beneficial to receive reminders that satire can occasionally overstep boundaries, and as humorists, it’s crucial for us to acknowledge this rather than simply asserting our right to speak freely without consequences, since that’s just part of our cultural norm.

After the events that transpired, Aimee Lou Wood was observed crying in South London, leading some to speculate that she was distraught over her depiction on SNL. However, she made it clear that her troubles had “absolutely nothing” to do with the controversy surrounding the NBC comedy show. You can watch the “The White Potus” sketch below:

It was posted on social media by the actress that she had received “apologies from SNL,” but it was later clarified that this apology was not an official one from Saturday Night Live, but a personal gesture from someone connected to the show. It’s possible that Sarah Sherman was the one who sent flowers, as Aimee Lou Wood displayed them on social media following the sketch.

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It remains unclear if the conflict between the actress from The White Lotus and Saturday Night Live will be resolved or mentioned further in future episodes. Saturday Night Live will air again at 11:30 p.m. on May 3rd, exclusively on NBC and with a Peacock subscription. Quinta Brunson, known for Abbott Elementary, will host the show, while Benson Boone will serve as musical guest.

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2025-04-18 18:08