‘White Lotus’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Claps Back at ‘SNL’ After Mocking Skit—and Then Sends a Thanks

Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in HBO’s “White Lotus,” recently found herself in the spotlight for a different reason — a playful yet pointed jab from Saturday Night Live. The actress publicly acknowledged the roast after cast member Sarah Sherman impersonated her on the sketch show, mixing good vibes with a subtle call-out.

Wood shared a photo of a spring bouquet on her Instagram story with the caption, “Thank you for the beautiful flowers @sarahsquirm,” bringing some unexpected warmth following the comedic burn.

The “SNL” sketch, titled “The White POTUS,” took aim at political figures but slipped in a moment that mimicked Wood’s character, Chelsea, in a quirky portrayal by Sherman featuring a brunette wig and exaggerated teeth. Sherman’s Chelsea was humorously clueless about fluoride — a punchline that split opinions.

Wood herself called the parody “mean and unfunny,” suggesting the humor missed a more clever or nuanced mark. She expressed a bit of frustration on social media, candidly admitting, “Felt righteous might delete later X,” and differentiating her feelings about the show and her HBO series by stating, “@hbo - kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone, @nbcsnl - mean.”

Despite her initial critique, Wood later shared that SNL reached out with an apology, softening the tension and showing that even comedy giants know when to dial it back. She coupled her message with behind-the-scenes clips from “White Lotus,” reminding fans of what she’s really about.

Adding a human touch to the story, Wood was seen shedding tears in London shortly after, stirring some speculation. She quickly clarified via Instagram that her tears were for a completely “unrelated” reason, putting to rest rumors about her reaction to the skit.

All said, it’s refreshing to see a star who can acknowledge when a joke lands poorly but also keep it classy with a public thank you — a rare mix of grace and grit in today’s celebrity landscape.

Fox News Digital’s Tracy Wright and Janelle Ash contributed to this post.