Celebrities came to the defense of “The White Lotus” breakout star Aimee Lou Wood after a controversial sketch on “Saturday Night Live” mocked her teeth gap and accent. The sketch, titled “The White Potus,” featured impersonations of politicians as characters from the show. Fans criticized a scene where Jon Hamm’s character implied a lack of fluoride would give people teeth like Wood’s character in the show. Wood responded, calling the joke mean and unfunny and suggesting a more clever approach. Other celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger praised Wood’s talent and beauty and condemned the bullying and misogyny in the sketch.
Jameela Jamil defended Wood, saying her appearance shouldn’t be the focus, and highlighted the pressures women face. Wood later revealed that “SNL” privately apologized to her, but she clarified that the issue stemmed from the focus on her teeth rather than a harmless caricature. As her fame grows, Wood has been candid about embracing her unique features, like her teeth gap, and expressed a desire to focus on her work rather than appearance. The incident sparked a conversation about public perceptions of beauty standards and the importance of not reducing individuals to physical attributes. Wood’s response highlighted the need for thoughtful and respectful comedy that doesn’t perpetuate harmful stereotypes or target specific individuals.
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