Sun May 04 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## White Lotus Star Aimee Lou Wood’s SNL Impersonation Called “Mean-Spirited” by Castmate
**New York, NY** – Michael Imperioli, star of HBO’s *The White Lotus*, has criticized a recent *Saturday Night Live* sketch that mocked his co-star Aimee Lou Wood. Imperioli, speaking at a Jazz at Lincoln Center gala, described the sketch, which impersonated Wood, as “pretty mean, mean-spirited.”
The sketch, titled “The White Potus,” featured Sarah Sherman’s impersonation of Wood, focusing on her teeth. While acknowledging the complexities of comedy, Imperioli expressed concern for Wood, a young actress, stating the need for “a little bit of tact.” He added that he felt the humor lacked nuance and was unnecessarily cruel.
Wood herself previously voiced her disapproval on Instagram, calling the sketch “cheap” and “unfunny,” while clarifying that the joke targeted a gap in her teeth, not general dental issues. She stated her appreciation for comedic ribbing when done cleverly, but felt this instance lacked subtlety and unfairly targeted her.
The incident follows Wood’s previous comments to GQ magazine, where she revealed that *White Lotus* showrunner Mike White had to fight for her casting against perceived concerns from HBO about her appearance.
*SNL* has reportedly apologized to Wood, sending her flowers. Despite the apology, Imperioli’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the boundaries of comedic satire and the potential for unintended harm.
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