Aimee Lou Wood, acclaimed for her role as Chelsea in The White Lotus Season 3, has publicly criticized a recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that parodied her character. The segment, titled “White Potus,” featured cast member Sarah Sherman impersonating Wood’s character with exaggerated prosthetic teeth and an affected British accent. Wood described the portrayal as “mean and unfunny,” expressing disappointment that her character was the only non-political figure mocked in the sketch
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In a series of Instagram posts, Wood emphasized that while she appreciates satire, the execution lacked nuance and was unnecessarily harsh. She clarified that her criticism was directed at the concept of the parody, not at Sherman herself. Following the backlash, SNL issued an apology to Wood for the portrayal .
This incident has sparked broader discussions about the boundaries of comedy and the importance of respectful representation in media.
