Actress Aimee Lou Wood Stands by Criticism of SNL White Lotus Parody Amid Apologies

Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in HBO's The White Lotus, publicly criticized a 2025 Saturday Night Live sketch that parodied her character by focusing on exaggerated physical traits, specifically fake buck teeth and a mocked accent. Wood described the parody as "mean and unfunny," leading to apologies from both SNL and cast member Sarah Sherman, who portrayed her in the sketch and later expressed regret for any hurt caused. Wood has stood by her comments, saying speaking out was a way to break a pattern of being demeaned, a behavior she has resisted since childhood bullying. She emphasized that while caricature is expected in comedy, the sketch unfairly "punched down" on her character rather than "punching up" at more powerful targets. Wood also shared the emotional difficulty she has faced in professional settings following the incident but remains proud of her decision to call out the sketch. Sherman echoed that her intent was never to harm anyone and expressed sincere remorse for the negative impact.