Aimee Lou Wood Shares How Angelina Jolie Supported Her on the Set of 'Anxious People'
Aimee Lou Wood revealed how she continues to build confidence after speaking out against a “mean and unfunny” Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch. The White Lotus and Sex Education star recounted an experience during the filming of Anxious People, a film directed by Marc Forster that also stars Angelina Jolie.
Challenging Filming Conditions
While filming an emotional scene, Wood began to feel overwhelmed as multiple crew members shouted conflicting directions. She requested “one direction, one voice, and no hand movements” in her line of sight to help her focus.
“I’ve spent years feeling unable to say anything like that for fear of seeming argumentative – but now I feel like I can take ownership of what I need to thrive, and tell people what won’t work for me,”
Wood said that when she spoke up, Angelina Jolie visibly showed her support by giving a thumbs up. Wood remarked,
“She’s possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal.”
Reflections on the SNL Sketch
Wood also shared how confronting the SNL parody gave her emotional relief. The sketch, aired in April, mocked the Thailand-set third season of White Lotus and featured Sarah Sherman portraying Wood’s character, Chelsea, with exaggerated buck teeth.
This impression came after Wood had openly expressed her frustration about frequently discussing her teeth, making this moment a kind of personal breakthrough for her.
Wood described the experience as “breaking a pattern” of not standing up to childhood bullies.
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood's story highlights how speaking up for oneself, even amid challenges, can lead to empowerment and support from unexpected sources like Angelina Jolie.
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