Wood Stands by Criticism of SNL White Lotus Sketch

Aimee Lou Wood says she stands by her criticism of an April Saturday Night Live sketch that caricatured her White Lotus character with an exaggerated accent and prosthetic teeth, calling it “mean and unfunny.” She told BBC News she has no regrets because speaking up broke a pattern rooted in earlier bullying and was an important moment in her personal journey despite any ensuing “chaos,” and she said the punch line should not target a woman’s appearance, describing the bit as misogynistic and noting it was written by a man rather than performer Sarah Sherman. Sherman and SNL subsequently apologised, and Sherman reportedly sent Wood flowers. Wood said she was glad she chose to object rather than be embarrassed. She remains active professionally, with upcoming projects including the BBC drama Film Club and filming for Anxious People, and has received award recognition for her White Lotus role.