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Fox News
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'White Lotus' star's takedown of 'SNL' skit is reminder comedy 'can go too far,' cast member admits
Though it's been over a week since Aimee Lou Wood slammed "Saturday Night Live" for the "White Lotus" skit that mocked her appearance, she's now getting some support from a cast favorite. During a recent interview with Extra, "SNL" cast member Bowen Yang admitted that sometimes comedians can "go too far" and explained the importance of taking accountability. "However she reacted to that sketch is completely valid," the comedian said. "You kind of forget the sort of human, emotional cost that it sort of extols on someone. You need those reminders every now and then that parody can go too far sometimes, and that we as comedians can take account for that instead of banging our foot and saying that, like, we should be allowed to say whatever we want because that's just the culture." During the "SNL" episode earlier this month, the cast took aim at the Trump administration with a parody sketch titled, "The White POTUS." Jon Hamm portrayed Robert Kennedy, Jr., but he appeared to be dressed like Walton Goggins' character Ric in this skit. He said, "I've been having these insane ideas, like what if we took all the fluoride out of the drinking water? What would that do to people's teeth?" Sarah Sherman, who portrayed Wood's character, Chelsea, sported a brunette wig and oversized teeth for her impression and responded, "Fluoride? What's that?" The skit prompted a response from Wood, who said she felt the spoof was "mean." "But whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny xo," she wrote on social media before adding, "Felt righteous might delete later X." "So to conclude today's rant: @hbo - kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone, @nbcsnl - mean," she added. "Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the piss for sure – that's what the show is about - but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" Following the skit, Wood told her Instagram followers that the show had apologized for the mishap. "I've had apologies from SNL," she wrote before sharing behind-the-scenes clips from Mike White's series. She even gave a public shutout to Sherman. "Thank you for the beautiful flowers @sarahsquirm," Wood captioned a photo on her Instagram story, which featured a spring-themed bouquet.
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal pays tribute to co-star after tragic episode 2
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from The Last of Us season 2, episode 2. The latest episode of The Last of Us has stirred quite the buzz, with Pedro Pascal posting a frosty photo alongside co-star Kaitlyn Dever. Posing amidst a snowy backdrop, the two were all smiles for the camera as he dubbed them "Blizzard Buddies." Pascal's affectionate caption read: "Blizzard Buddies. Thank you, scene partner. You little miracle. @kaitlyndever @thelastofus @hbo @streamonmax #Canada." The warmth was reciprocated with Kaitlyn replying, "I love you! ! ! !" complete with a heart emoji. This endearing thank you comes in sharp contrast to the brutal fate their characters endure on-screen, where Kaitlyn's character Abby violently ended the life of Joel in The Last of Us, reports the Mirror US . The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal penned a touching tribute to Kaitlyn Dever (Image: Instagram) The drama unfolded in Wyoming's Jackson Hole settlement amidst a brutal storm and an invasion of 'infected', leading to a moment where Joel rescues Abby amidst the chaos. Abby, however, harbored vengeful motivations spurred by Joel's prior killing of her father five years earlier. Abby ultimately exacts her revenge through a shot to Joel's leg followed by a lethal encounter with a golf club, while Ellie (portrayed by Bella Ramsey) is horrifically forced to witness the murder of her guardian figure. Reflecting on his character's demise, Pedro revealed to Entertainment Weekly: "I'm in active denial. I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over. "I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad." Pedro Pascal returns as Joel Miller in The Last of Us (Image: HBO) Pedro, renowned for his portrayal as Prince Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, compared Joel's heart-wrenching death to that of the beloved Dornish Prince, with a touch of humor: "I get killed a lot. I like to die. I think this is the best one. No, it's in competition, I think, with Game of Thrones. It has to be. I love the golf club. I'm going to start golf." The actor had been clued in on Joel's fate by executive producer Craig Mazin, setting him up for the inevitable departure from the series. Fans familiar with the game's narrative braced for impact, yet many were still left reeling after Sunday night's episode aired. One viewer expressed their dismay online: "I knew what was gone happen but it still sucks #TheLastOfUs." The sentiment was echoed by another fan: "I cannot believe they're doing this so early into the season #TheLastofUs," while a third lamented: " WTF? ? ? Joel did not deserve that #TheLastOfUs." The Last of Us season 2 airs on HBO in the US and on Sky and Now TV in the UK.
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'White Lotus' star gives public shoutout to 'SNL' cast member who mocked her appearance
"White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood gave a public shutout to "Saturday Night Live" cast member Sarah Sherman, days after the comedian poked fun at her appearance on the late-night sketch show. "Thank you for the beautiful flowers @sarahsquirm," Wood, 31, captioned a photo on her Instagram story, which featured a spring-themed bouquet. During the "SNL" episode over the weekend, the cast took aim at the Trump administration with a parody sketch titled, "The White POTUS." Jon Hamm portrayed Robert Kennedy, Jr., but he appeared to be dressed like Walton Goggins' character Ric in this skit. He said, "I've been having these insane ideas, like what if we took all the fluoride out of the drinking water? What would that do to people's teeth?" Sherman, who portrayed Wood's character, Chelsea, sported a brunette wig and oversized teeth for her impression and responded, "Fluoride? What's that?" The skit prompted a response from Wood, who said she felt the spoof was "mean." "But whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny xo," she wrote before adding, "Felt righteous might delete later X." "So to conclude today's rant: @hbo - kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone, @nbcsnl - mean," she added. "Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the piss for sure – that's what the show is about - but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" On Sunday, Wood told her Instagram followers that the show had apologized for the mishap. "I've had apologies from SNL," she wrote before sharing behind-the-scenes clips from Mike White's series. However, fans were led to believe the spoof was still bothering her as she was photographed crying in London on Monday. Though Wood later clarified she was upset about something "unrelated." "Thank you so much," she wrote in a post to her Instagram story, where she shared a message from TV presenter Ashley James applauding her for speaking out against "Saturday Night Live." "Just to say, I actually wasn't crying about anything that the papers made out I was crying about. Something completely unrelated." Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright and Janelle Ash contributed to this post.
Fox News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'White Lotus' star claims SNL apologized after 'mean and unfunny' parody
"White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood says she received an apology from "Saturday Night Live" after the show aired a parody skit, "The White Potus," and mocked her appearance. On Sunday, Wood took to her Instagram stories and claimed that the show had made contact to apologize, a rare move by the comedy show. "I've had apologies from SNL," she wrote before sharing behind-the-scenes clips from Mike White's series. During a pre-taped skit that aired Saturday, the show spoofed the Trump family, depicting them on vacation in Thailand with key players from the president's administration dropping in. "SNL" host Jon Hamm played Robert Kennedy, Jr., but appeared to be dressed like Walton Goggins' "White Lotus" character, Rick, as he shared animated thoughts about the future with Wood's character, Chelsea, played by Sarah Sherman. "I've had apologies from SNL." "I've been having these insane ideas, like what if we took all the fluoride out of the drinking water? What would that do to people's teeth?" Sherman donned a long brunette wig and false, oversized teeth for her impression of Wood's character. "Fluoride? What's that?" she asked Rick. Wood aired her grievances online in a series of Instagram stories posted Sunday morning. "But whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny xo," she wrote before adding, "Felt righteous might delete later X." Wood added, "So to conclude today's rant: @hbo - kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone, @nbcsnl - mean." She continued, "Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the piss for sure – that's what the show is about - but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" Wood posted a few replies from her direct messages. Fans noted that "SNL" was "clearly" mocking her "appearance/accent," to which Wood wrote, "At least get the accent right seriously. I respect accuracy even if it's mean." "The White Lotus" star Walter Goggins praised the "SNL" team, and wrote, "Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg" before sharing the sketch on his own Instagram account. "Smashing. Jon … I knew I was miscast."
Fox News
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'White Lotus' star slams 'SNL' over 'mean' parody
"The White Lotus" actress Aimee Lou Wood was not impressed by a "Saturday Night Live" sketch which appeared to mock her physical traits. During a pre-taped skit that aired Saturday, "The White Potus" spoofed the Trump family on vacation in Thailand with key players from the president's administration dropping in and echoing similarities between the sketch and popular HBO series. "SNL" host Jon Hamm played a concerned Robert Kennedy, Jr., but appeared to be dressed like Walton Goggins' character, Rick, as he shared animated thoughts about the future with Wood's character, Chelsea, played by Sarah Sherman. "I've been having these insane ideas, like what if we took all the fluoride out of the drinking water? What would that do to people's teeth?" Sherman donned a long brunette wig and false, over-sized teeth for her Chelsea impression. "Fluoride? What's that?" she asked Rick. "Oh look, a monkey." "I'm gonna go kill it and eat it," Hamm said before Sherman responded with an enunciated accent, "No, not the monkey!" Wood aired her grievances online in a series of Instagram stories posted Sunday morning. "But whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny xo," she wrote before adding, "Felt righteous might delete later X." Wood added, "So to conclude today's rant: @hbo - kind and supportive and never wronged me so leave them alone, @nbcsnl - mean." She continued with her stories, "Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the p--s for sure – that's what the show is about - but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" While some fans were impressed with the "SNL" original, social media users voiced concerns with the parody, and blasted "Saturday Night Live" for Sherman's portrayal of Wood. "Brilliant sketch, except they really didn't have to make fun of Aimee Lou Wood, it's just being horrid to a lovely actress for no reason," one user wrote on Instagram. "You could have done it without mocking Amy, my Luvs," another user wrote, while another wrote, "I was a little bummed they did that. They did her dirty. Funny sketch excluding that." One fan commented, "I loved this sketch except that part was not necessary. I think her teeth are perfect and she's gorgeous. I'm sick of Hollywood veneers." Wood posted a few replies from her direct messages. Fans noted that "SNL" was "clearly" mocking her "appearance/accent," to which Wood wrote, "At least get the accent right seriously. I respect accuracy even if it's mean." "The White Lotus" star Walter Goggins praised the "SNL" team, and wrote, "Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg" before sharing the sketch on his own Instagram account. "Smashing. Jon … I knew I was miscast." Later in the day, Wood noted that her voice was heard, and the show reached out. "I've had apologies from SNL," she wrote before sharing behind-the-scenes clips from Mike White's series.
