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5 days ago
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Was Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood's Alleged Feud a Publicity Stunt? The White Lotus Stars Reveal Truth
The White Lotus stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood are setting the record straight. The co-actors sat down for an interview with Variety and explained that they were not feuding at any point in time. The actor went on to claim that there are no issues between them and that the internet made a mountain out of a molehill from their social media activities. Goggins and the Sex Education star 's chemistry was loved by their fans in season 3 of the HBO show. However, the onscreen couple's distance in real life made the audience speculate if the duo was at a rift with each other. Walton Goggins reflects on his SNL spoof reaction and unfollowing Aimee Lou Wood on Instagram Further in the conversation with the media portal, Goggins opened up about why he gave laughing reactions to the SNL spoof, The White Potus, despite Wood being disrespected in it. The Fallout star claimed that he did not laugh at Aimee's character parody, but he found the whole skit funny. The movie star went on to claim that he immediately removed the story after knowing that his co-star was hurt by it. Moreover, Goggins also praised Wood, stating that she has a lot of experience. The Django actor added, "There is no feud. I adore her; I love this woman madly, and she is so important to me.' He continued to say, "You watch what the next 20 years of her experience will be. I'll be on an island, I think in Greece. But she's special. There is no feud. She is love and I know that I am that to her. We care about each other very deeply.' In the meantime, Goggins explained that unfollowing the Daddy Issues star on Instagram was a step in his process of separating himself from his White Lotus character. As for the actress, she was by the actor's side throughout the interview and stated that she was horrified with the people labeling Goggins as 'sleazy.' Aimee Lou Wood shared that she did not correct the audience at the time because people would have taken it differently. Meanwhile, the duo portrayed the roles of Rick and Chelsea on The White Lotus season 3, which is available to stream on HBO.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Sherman Opened Up About Aimee Lou Wood's Reaction To Her Impersonation And SNL's White Lotus Sketch
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The White Lotus was one of the viral hits on the 2025 TV schedule, and after it ended, Saturday Night Live's parody of it has made waves. In the sketch, Sarah Sherman impersonated Aimee Lou Wood, and afterward, Wood reacted to it, calling the sketch 'mean and unfunny.' Now, the comedian has opened up about everything that happened after the sketch aired and shared her thoughts on the actress's reaction. In the weeks since The White Lotus sketch, 'The White Potus,' aired, many have commented on it, including current SNL cast members (more on that later). Now, the comedian who played Wood has been asked about it. During an interview with Vanity Fair, Sarah Sherman reflected on impersonating the Sex Education star, and the discourse that followed, explaining that she didn't want to make anyone 'feel bad:' I was excited to play her because she's so iconic, her character is so iconic, and I fucking obviously never meant to hurt anyone's feelings. Never in a million years did I get into comedy to make anyone upset. I feel terrible that anyone would feel bad. How To Watch SNL And The White Lotus Saturday Night Live will close out Season 50 this Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC (or you can stream with a Peacock subscription). You can stream The White Lotus with a Max subscription. Now, it's been reported that Saturday Night Live didn't apologize to Wood directly. However, it was alleged that someone who works on the show did reach out to her. Along with that, The White Lotus actress confirmed Sherman sent her flowers after she called the sketch out. In the weeks since, a few cast members have also commented on what happened and how Wood reacted. In terms of folks who were also in this White Lotus sketch, Chloe Fineman responded to the criticism by saying they make 'stuff with love,' and both she and Sherman 'worship' Amiee Lou Wood. Before that, Bowen Yang shared his thoughts on Wood's reaction, calling it 'completely valid.' He also said this situation was a reminder that 'parody can go too far sometimes' and 'comedians can take account for that.' To that point, Sherman was also asked about working on SNL and if she needs to consider the fact that she could be 'upsetting people' more. In response, she said: Totally. The show is in constant dialogue with culture as it's happening, and it happens really fast. [Long pause] You have to be vigilant, you know what I mean? There are a lot of things out of your control. You're playing a lot of different parts, you're doing a lot of different roles that you're not in control of. A lot of the process of the show has been, to me—how am I answering this? [Pause] Staying vigilant but also being a part of the show—that is your job. Peacock TV: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearTune into the latest hits, including Saturday Night Live, from NBC by subscribing to Peacock TV. Costing as little as $7.99 a month, you can also pay more for Peacock Premium and enjoy ad-free streams and the option to download titles to watch offline Deal In the weeks since the sketch aired, Aimee Lou Wood has been asked about appearing on the NBC mainstay. This happened at the Met Gala right before her co-star Walton Goggins hosted an episode of SNL 50. While she said she likely wouldn't appear in his episode, the door was not closed in terms of future appearances. In fact, she said, being on the sketch comedy show 'would be fun.' Overall, it would seem Aimee Lou Wood is cool with SNL, and Sarah Sherman made it very clear that she thinks the actress is 'iconic' and had no intention of hurting her with her impersonation. Now, maybe someday, the two can share the stage in Studio 8H, since Wood made it clear she wouldn't be opposed to coming on the show.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Upset Aimee Lou Wood Has 2 Words to Describe ‘SNL' Skit
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Aimee Lou Wood was not laughing at a Saturday Night Live sketch that parodied her looks. The White Lotus star had two words to describe an April 12 SNL sketch titled 'The White Potus': 'Mean' and 'unfunny.' Wood, 31, posted to her Instagram story hours after the sketch aired on the NBC late-night comedy series. 'I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny,' Wood wrote, before teasing that she might delete her remark later. The British actress called out Sherman's "Mancunian' accent in the sketch, writing, 'At least get the accent right seriously, I respect accuracy even if it's mean.' Wood also noted that HBO, the home of The White Lotus, always treated her with respect. 'So, to conclude today's rant: @hbo – kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone. @nbcsnl – mean,' she wrote. In this sketch, the cast parodied the Thailand-themed White Lotus season for a sketch that also poked fun at Wood's character, Chelsea. Sherman wore fake buck teeth for the role and flashed her exaggerated choppers at one point. Wood later confirmed that she did hear from someone at SNL who offered her "apologies" for the mean-spirited impersonation. Wood's unique teeth were a hot topic as The White Lotus season 3 aired on HBO. Wood previously told Stylist she worried about finding work as an actress because she wasn't conventional-looking enough.' Once she landed The White Lotus role, she told The Jonathan Ross Show that she couldn't believe the positive 'impact' that her teeth had on American viewers. 'A real full-circle moment after being bullied for my teeth forever,' she said. "Now people are clapping in an audience because I've got these gnashers.' Related: 'The White Lotus' Star Says She Never Gets Recognized in Public
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Walton Goggins Tries to Guess Who Will Die in ‘SNL' Season Finale, Says Emil Wakim Is a ‘Dead Man Walking'
Walton Goggins Tries to Guess Who Will Die in 'SNL' Season Finale, Says Emil Wakim Is a 'Dead Man Walking' | Video In a promo for this week's 'Saturday Night Live' featuring Walton Goggins as host, the 'White Lotus' star tries to guess who will be killed in the season finale — no matter how many times Marcello Hernández tries to tell him it's not that kind of show. 'I'm super curious to see how the whole thing's going to end,' Goggins tells Hernández, explaining in a dramatic stage whisper, 'Who's gonna die?' Goggins is of course nodding to the suspense drummed up each season of 'The White Lotus,' which opens with a dramatic death and shows throughout the ensuing episodes who died and how. In Season 3, the actor played revenge-obsessed Rick Hatchett. While Hernández insists that 'SNL' doesn't kill anyone in their own season finale, Goggins gamely nods along, then says of a passing Emil Wakim that he's a 'dead man walking.' He also shares the theory that Colin Jost and Michael Che would die in an act of murder-suicide. ADVERTISEMENT Watch the promo bit below: 'No one is dying,' Hernández argues — to which Goggins replies, 'That's exactly what someone's who's about to die would say.' He then guesses that Hernández will be killed by Heidi Gardner or Chloe Fineman, before slapping himself on the forehead and exclaiming, 'Oh my god, I know who it is. It's Bowen. It's always been Bowen! Because he hates you.' When, as Goggins predicted, Hernández is suddenly stabbed in the back, the killer is revealed to be Michael Longfellow. 'I should have been Domingo,' he says, referring to the popular viral character. Earlier this season, 'SNL' spoofed Mike White's award-winning HBO series with 'The White Potus,' in which a melancholy Donald Trump (played by James Austin Johnson) ponders suicide just like Jason Isaacs' character did for most of Season 3. ADVERTISEMENT Goggins makes his hosting debut on Saturday, with Arcade Fire as musical guests. The post Walton Goggins Tries to Guess Who Will Die in 'SNL' Season Finale, Says Emil Wakim Is a 'Dead Man Walking' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Aimee Lou Wood reveals truth behind crying pictures after 'mean' SNL skit
Aimee Lou Wood has revealed the truth behind the pictures showing her crying after she criticised a Saturday Night Live sketch that mocked her. The White Lotus star made an appearance at last night's Met Gala alongside her co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger, where she wore a black suit-inspired outfit by designer Priya Ahluwalia. Last month, the US TV show SNL sparked backlash after comic Sarah Sherman played a spoof version of Aimee's White Lotus character with oversized prosthetic teeth, which the actress called 'mean and unfunny'. While it was claimed that SNL didn't formally apologise to Aimee, Sarah made the gesture of sending her flowers following the widespread criticism. In the weeks after the sketch originally aired, Aimee was spotted crying in London with her friend, prompting fans to speculate if the skit had been the cause of her tears at the time. However, she has now set the record straight to shut down the speculation. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the Met Gala about the response to the SNL skit, she said: 'It all got very out of control… my whole thinking was I could either say something because I saw it and people were angry about it… and have it be said, and I won't spiral inwardly, and feel terrible about myself.' The sketch – which is titled The White Potus and replaces the main characters with Donald Trump and his inner circle – was a spoof of Mike White's drama. Aimee played Chelsea in the third series, who's in a complicated relationship with Rick, played by Walton Goggins, who is rumoured to have been in a 'feud' with his on-screen love interest. The 31-year-old also claimed that her criticism of the sketch was 'really simple and balanced'. She added: 'I wasn't crying about the SNL skit, I was crying about something completely unrelated, but it all got quite out of control,' she said about the pictures of her crying. Aimee then addressed the fact that Walton, 53, is set to host SNL, saying that he's going to be 'incredible'. 'It's the perfect thing for him to do, he's going to be hilarious, I'm so excited,' she stated. Aimee also explained how she 'loved' working with Walton, describing their experience as the 'best thing ever' despite rumours that the two co-stars had drifted apart after the series aired. More Trending She added that she would consider appearing on SNL in future, but not when Walton hosts later this month. In a recent interview with GQ, Aimee opened up about the interest in her teeth, noting that it made her 'sad'. 'The whole conversation is just about my teeth, and it makes me a bit sad because I'm not getting to talk about my work. They think it's nice because they're not criticising,' she said. 'And, I have to go there… I don't know if it was a man, would we be talking about it this much? It's still going on about a woman's appearance.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Fans riot as Met Gala hosts don't recognise 'most famous man in the world' MORE: Zendaya's iconic reaction to Diana Ross 'upstaging' her on Met Gala red carpet MORE: Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner ditch partners for solo appearance at Met Gala
