SNL Apologizes to Aimee Lou Wood Over 'Mean' White Lotus Parody

Aimee Lou Wood, star of HBO's The White Lotus, criticized a Saturday Night Live sketch titled 'White Potus' for mocking her appearance in a way she deemed 'mean and unfunny.' The sketch featured SNL cast member Sarah Sherman impersonating Wood's character, complete with exaggerated prosthetic teeth, which Wood found to be in poor taste. Following her public backlash, Wood announced via Instagram that she received apologies from SNL. The parody aimed to lampoon political figures associated with Donald Trump, but Wood's character was the only one who wasn't a political figure, leading to her discomfort. Many fans supported Wood's reaction, agreeing that the sketch crossed a line. SNL has not publicly commented on the apology, which was made privately to Wood.