White Lotus Drama Spills Offscreen: Walton Goggins Applauds SNL Sketch Amid Aimee Lou Wood Backlash

While Aimee Lou Wood slammed SNL’s parody for mocking her teeth, co-star Walton Goggins praised the sketch, fueling feud rumors between the White Lotus actors.

April 15, 2025: Tensions seem to be simmering beyond the sets of The White Lotus Season 3 as co-stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood respond very differently to Saturday Night Live’s recent parody, The White Potus.

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In the April 12 episode of SNL, the sketch reimagined HBO’s The White Lotus with a Trump-era twist, featuring exaggerated portrayals of political figures. One of the most criticized caricatures was that of Aimee Lou Wood’s character Chelsea, played by SNL cast member Sarah Sherman with over-the-top fake teeth—prompting the actress to call the parody “mean and unfunny.”

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But her co-star Walton Goggins, who plays Rick in the hit HBO show, took to Instagram with a starkly different tone. Sharing a clip of the sketch, he commented, “Hahahahahhahaha… Amazzzingggg.” He also praised Jon Hamm’s portrayal of RFK Jr., a parody stand-in for Goggins’ character: “SMASHING. Jon… I knew I was miscast.”

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Aimee Lou Fires Back

Aimee, who has been vocal about being bullied for her teeth in the past, criticized SNL for going too far. In an Instagram Story, she wrote:

“I love being taken the piss out of when it’s clever and in good spirits. But the joke was about fluoride. I have big gap teeth, not bad teeth… I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on.”

Despite SNL reportedly issuing an apology, Aimee’s emotional reaction has made headlines. She was even seen crying on the streets of London days after the sketch aired, sparking concern from fans.

Fueling Feud Speculation

The differing reactions have added fuel to rumors of a fallout between Goggins and Wood. Fans noticed the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram and pointed out that Goggins didn’t tag Aimee in a recent tribute post about their onscreen romance.

“Thank you Aimee Lou for being my partner… a journey I will never forget,” Goggins wrote. “To me, ours was a love story, hindered by unresolved, childhood trauma.”

Aimee also addressed Goggins’ absence from the White Lotus Season 3 finale panel:

“I was sad that Walton wasn’t there because it was something that we did together… but also it’s so f–king Rick and Chelsea.”

With the drama unfolding both on and off the screen, The White Lotus Season 3 continues to be one of the most buzzed-about shows of 2025—not just for its plot twists, but for its cast dynamics.

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