Aimee Lou Wood Open About Body Dysmorphia During Filming
Aimee Lou Wood, 31, revealed she struggled with body dysmorphia while shooting bikini scenes as Chelsea in the third season of the Emmy-nominated HBO series The White Lotus. Discussing her experience with Harper's Bazaar, she explained how she overcame negative self-image by separating herself from her character.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does.’”
The character Chelsea is known for her optimistic and spiritual outlook, which Aimee embraced to channel confidence during filming. She described how the line between herself and Chelsea began to blur as she adopted the character’s attitude.
Impact of Fame and Life Changes
Aimee discussed how starring in the highly popular American show drastically changed her life. She spent significant time in Los Angeles for work and media appearances, which was a major shift from her previous lifestyle.
Challenges of Life in Los Angeles
Despite the city's fame for glamour and Hollywood elite, Aimee found the experience emotionally difficult.
“I find LA emotionally bulimic, and I say that as an ex-bulimic. It is this super-sized adventure where everyone’s talking about you all the time and you have to talk about yourself all the time.”
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood’s experience shows the emotional complexities actors face balancing personal struggles with the demands of high-profile roles and fame.