In recent posts, Aimee Lou Wood expressed her disdain for a sketch on Saturday Night Live that featured an exaggerated portrayal of her character from The White Lotus, stating that the humor crossed into misogyny even though she typically welcomes clever satire.
Aimee Lou Wood Critiques SNL's Misogynistic Parody of Her
Aimee Lou Wood Critiques SNL's Misogynistic Parody of Her
Actress Aimee Lou Wood condemns Saturday Night Live for a parody she describes as mean-spirited and misogynistic.
In a series of candid Instagram stories, actress Aimee Lou Wood discussed her discontent with a recent sketch on Saturday Night Live (SNL) that parodied her character from HBO's series The White Lotus, a show that has garnered considerable attention. Wood criticized the portrayal, which employed exaggerated prosthetic teeth to caricaturize her image, calling it "mean and unfunny."
The British actress characterized the sketch as misogynistic, asserting that it "punched down" on her rather than engaging in the kind of humor that she typically supports, which is clever and in good spirits. She expressed that while she is not overly sensitive and recognizes that SNL's format often revolves around caricature, the entire premise of the sketch seemed to center around an unkind joke about her appearance, especially her gap teeth.
Wood stated, "I have big gap teeth not bad teeth," pointing out that the humor regarding her looks felt cheap and lacking nuance. She acknowledged receiving apologies from SNL following her critique and noted the sketch depicted her character, Chelsea, in a stereotypical light, particularly with her pronounced accent and the remark, "Fluoride? What's that?"
In response to the backlash against the SNL sketch, which featured cast member Sarah Sherman as her character, Wood conveyed that the rest of the skit was humorous without being hurtful, contrasting it with the portrayal of her character. She highlighted that the commentary around her appearance has turned into discussions about misogyny in comedy, questioning whether such scrutiny would be as prevalent if she were a man.
Wood's sentiments were echoed by her younger sister, Emily, who showed her support for Aimee through an Instagram story, lauding her sister’s authenticity and strength. Emily described Aimee as a "powerhouse" and expressed admiration, stating her protectiveness for her sister in the face of public critique.
While Aimee Lou Wood was initially open to humor about her role, she hopes for a shift toward more thoughtful and respectful comedy, emphasizing that humor should uplift rather than diminish, especially when it comes to marginalized voices. As discussions around representation in media continue, Wood's experience amplifies the need for sensitivity and depth in comedic portrayals.
The British actress characterized the sketch as misogynistic, asserting that it "punched down" on her rather than engaging in the kind of humor that she typically supports, which is clever and in good spirits. She expressed that while she is not overly sensitive and recognizes that SNL's format often revolves around caricature, the entire premise of the sketch seemed to center around an unkind joke about her appearance, especially her gap teeth.
Wood stated, "I have big gap teeth not bad teeth," pointing out that the humor regarding her looks felt cheap and lacking nuance. She acknowledged receiving apologies from SNL following her critique and noted the sketch depicted her character, Chelsea, in a stereotypical light, particularly with her pronounced accent and the remark, "Fluoride? What's that?"
In response to the backlash against the SNL sketch, which featured cast member Sarah Sherman as her character, Wood conveyed that the rest of the skit was humorous without being hurtful, contrasting it with the portrayal of her character. She highlighted that the commentary around her appearance has turned into discussions about misogyny in comedy, questioning whether such scrutiny would be as prevalent if she were a man.
Wood's sentiments were echoed by her younger sister, Emily, who showed her support for Aimee through an Instagram story, lauding her sister’s authenticity and strength. Emily described Aimee as a "powerhouse" and expressed admiration, stating her protectiveness for her sister in the face of public critique.
While Aimee Lou Wood was initially open to humor about her role, she hopes for a shift toward more thoughtful and respectful comedy, emphasizing that humor should uplift rather than diminish, especially when it comes to marginalized voices. As discussions around representation in media continue, Wood's experience amplifies the need for sensitivity and depth in comedic portrayals.
