Aimee Lou Wood calls 'SNL' parody mean and unfunny
Aimee Lou Wood, star of The White Lotus, criticizes Saturday Night Live's parody of her character Chelsea, calling it "mean and unfunny." She also addresses the exaggerated portrayal and incorrect accent, sharing that she has received apologies from the show.
Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role as Chelsea in The White Lotus, has voiced her disappointment in Saturday Night Live's recent parody of the hit HBO show.
In a series of Instagram Stories, the actress expressed her frustration, calling the sketch "mean and unfunny."
SNL's "The White Potus" sketch
"The White Potus" parody aired on April 13 and depicted Donald Trump, his family and several of his allies in the exaggerated style of The White Lotus.
However, the characterization of Aimee Lou Wood's character, was what drew criticism. The actress pronounced herself on Instagram Stories "I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny," she shared with her followers.
Aimee Lou Wood did not like the parody of her character in SNL's "The White Potus". Photo: Entertainment Weekly
"Yes, take the piss for sure — that's what the show is about — but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" she added.
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Fans support Aimee Lou Wood
Many fans supported her stance, voicing their disagreement with the way Wood was portrayed. Wood's character was not political unlike the rest of the people being made fun of in the sketch.
Aimee Lou Wooud receives support from fans after SNL sketch controversy. Photo: Entertainment Weekly
Wood, hours later, revealed that she received apologies from SNL, but she did not specify from whom or what was said.