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Actor Aimee Lou Wood addressed a recent Saturday Night Live parody that mocked her White Lotus season three character, Chelsea. She took to Instagram Stories to post a series of posts on April 13, 2025, following the airing of the SNL sketch titled, The White Potus.
In her statement, the actress said that she wasn't easily offended and didn't take issue with caricature. She also acknowledged that satire was a part of what Saturday Night Live does. The actress noted that it was the last thing she would say on the matter, adding that she didn't mind being made fun of as long as it was "clever and in good spirits."
“Last thing I'll say on the matter. I am not thin-skinned. I actually love being taken the p*ss out of when it's clever and in good spirits."
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In her statement, she emphasized that while most of the sketches targeted prominent political figures, her character was the only one who was "punched down on."
Aimee Lou Wood addresses Saturday Night Live sketch targeting her White Lotus character
In the Saturday Night Live sketch, Sarah Sherman portrayed Aimee Lou Wood's character, Chelsea, with exaggerated teeth. She was shown interacting with Jon Hamm’s character, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and asked about his opinion on "fluoride."
Wood responded to this part of the sketch by clarifying that the joke focused on her teeth, implying that they were "bad," when in reality she has "big gap teeth." She added that the sketch with Sherman portraying her The White Lotus character was a shame because she had a "great time watching it a couple [of] weeks ago."
“Yes, take the p*ss for sure—that's what the show is about—but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?”
Wood also commented on the attempt at her Manchester accent. After a viewer criticized Sarah Sherman’s impersonation, Wood stated that the least they could have done was "get the accent right." She added that she respected the "accuracy even if it's mean."
Public support and additional remarks
In the Instagram Story, Wood noted that she might delete her Stories later but chose to keep them up. She also expressed feeling glad about expressing her thoughts publicly rather than directing criticism inward.
The actress also reposted messages from followers, including one that pointed out her character was the only non-political figure included in the sketch’s satire. This was an observation she acknowledged as well.
She referred to ongoing discussions about her appearance, explaining how it mirrored past experiences. Aimee Lou Wood noted that it was "really weird" since she had been bullied for her teeth, stating that it was a "full-circle thing."
“So there’s a full-circle thing about the thing that you’re bullied for is now the thing that everyone’s being like, ‘I love your teeth!’,” she said in a separate interview with Glamour.
Wood continued by expressing concern that when conversations revolve solely around her appearance, it overlooks the effort she contributed to the project.
She emphasized that she completed "seven months of really hard work," stating that the work was overshadowed when her physical traits became the "only thing" that’s spoken about.
Response from Saturday Night Live and closing comments
Wood later confirmed that she received communication from Saturday Night Live, stating that she had "apologies from SNL" but did not specify who contacted her. She reiterated her awareness of Saturday Night Live’s comedic style, stating that she didn't "mind caricature" as she understood "that's what SNL is."
However, she emphasized the tone of the segment. She said that while the rest of the skit targeted individuals in higher positions, her character was the only one who was mocked from a lower, less favorable angle.
Wood concluded the discussion with a simple statement, indicating she had finished addressing the matter.
Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30 pm ET on NBC and streams on Peacock
