Aimee Lou Wood slams ‘SNL’ for mocking her with exaggerated accent and prosthetic teeth in ‘mean’ sketch

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'White Lotus' star Aimee Lou Wood has broken her silence following a recent episode of 'Saturday Night Live', claiming she didn't enjoy her portrayal in the sketch 'The White POTUS'.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 'Sex Education' star expressed disappointment over the exaggerated impersonation of her HBO character, Chelsea.

In the skit, 'SNL' cast member Sarah Sherman, who impersonated Wood, donned a heavy British accent and prosthetic teeth—an over-the-top caricature that didn’t sit well with Wood, according to the New York Post.

Aimee Wood calls out 'SNL' for 'unfunny' skit

Aimee Lou Wood didn’t hold back on Instagram after 'Saturday Night Live' aired a sketch on April 12 she found less than flattering.

In her Instagram Stories, the actress called out the show’s writing, stating, “I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny.”

 In a follow-up slide, she shared her disappointment, saying, “Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the piss for sure – that’s what the show is about – but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?”

Despite her frustration, Wood noted the overwhelming support she received from fans: “On a positive note, everyone is agreeing with me about it so I’m glad I said something instead of going in on myself.”

 She even posted several screenshots of messages from fans backing her stance. In one, she commented, “At least get the accent right, seriously. I respect accuracy even if it’s mean.”

On another slide, she added, “Omg I’ve got THOUSANDS of messages in agreement with me since posting that. Thanks guys. Glad I said something.”

Later, Wood revealed that 'SNL' had reached out to make amends: “I’ve had apologies from SNL,” she wrote.

The controversial sketch in question spoofed Donald Trump and his tariff policies through a parody of 'The White Lotus' Season 3, featuring James Austin Johnson as Trump, Scarlett Johansson as Ivanka, Jon Hamm as Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Sarah Sherman portraying an exaggerated version of Wood’s character.

Internet agrees with Aimee Lou Wood's take on 'SNL' sketch

After Aimee Lou Wood’s sharp critique of SNL's controversial sketch, social media users quickly rallied to support her.

A person commented, "Relax. You know you've made it when SNL roasts you in a skit so congratulations."

A fan worried, "I believe she said she was bullied a lot for it growing up and/or has always been insecure about them and how they affected her ability to get roles. So it was a bit mean-spirited/dumb and not really funny. But being parodied by SNL is still a milestone I’d think."

Another agreed, "It was a funny skit, but their portrayal of her was way, way off. She’s right. That part was mean and unfunny."

A comment read, "There is absolutely nothing funny about SNL anymore. Absolutely love you!"

A user slammed 'SNL' saying, "Totally agree. Aimee is friggin amazing and to parody her looks is such a low blow cheap shot lazy writing poorly executed unfunny sack of sad shit. Do better SNL."

One person shared, "Thought it was hysterical. Feel bad her feelings were hurt."

Aimee Lou Wood opens up about how focus on her teeth overshadows her work

Aimee Lou Wood has long been candid about her discomfort with the public focus on her teeth, especially when it overshadows her work.

In a recent interview with GQ, the British actress acknowledged the attention, saying, “It makes me really happy that it’s symbolizing rebellion and freedom, but there’s a limit.”

She added, “The whole conversation is just about my teeth, and it makes me a bit sad because I’m not getting to talk about my work.”

Wood also questioned the double standard in how appearance is discussed, especially for women in the industry. “They think it’s nice because they’re not criticizing,” she said. “And, I have to go there… I don’t know if it was a man would we be talking about it this much? It’s still going on about a woman’s appearance.”

Back in March, Wood opened up further in an Instagram video about how her teeth impacted her self-confidence from a young age. “A big thing for me growing up was my mouth because it was the thing that everyone pointed out, and it was the thing that made me different," she shared.

Wood credits acting for helping her embrace herself: “Playing loads of different characters has really helped with my self-confidence surrounding beauty. I’ve had to surrender control a lot. The more that you can surrender, the more beautiful you feel.”

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