Bowen Yang Defends Aimee Lou Wood Amid SNL Parody Backlash

On Saturday, Bowen Yang from Saturday Night Live has expressed his backing for Aimee Lou Wood following her criticism of SNL’s portrayal of her White Lotus character.

In my professional opinion as a lifestyle expert, I must share that the April 12 episode of Saturday Night Live took a humorous jab at an entire HBO show with a skit entitled “The White POTUS”. This sketch featured fellow cast member Sarah Sherman embodying a satirical rendition of Chelsea, complete with a dental prosthetic. Later, Wood – who has openly discussed her own experiences with bullying related to her teeth – expressed her displeasure on Instagram Stories, finding the portrayal both mean-spirited and lacking in humor.

Regarding her response to the sketch, Bowen stated during a recent interview with Extra (on April 17), “Whatever reaction she had is entirely valid”. He further added that when it comes to parody, one tends to overlook the personal, emotional implications.

The 34-year-old went on to say, “It feels as though we often overlook this issue, but I see her discussing it with attendees at the event, and I hope that it can lead us towards a resolution and moving past it.

The Saturday Night Live actor mentioned that it’s beneficial to have occasional reminders, as satire can reach great lengths at times.

He stated, “As comics, we can accept responsibility rather than tapping our feet and claiming freedom of speech gives us the right to say anything. This isn’t about political correctness or being ‘woke,’ it’s simply about respecting the norms that make up our shared cultural values.

Bowen noted that everyone at SNL is enthusiastic about The White Lotus and Aimee. “We believe she should feel incredibly proud of the effort she invested in this season. Once more, it became must-see TV – something we yearn for deeply.

Aimee, aged 31, has been encouraged by various other famous peers after facing criticism about her satire of ‘White Lotus’, and she previously mentioned that she had received apologies from SNL last week.

On April 15th, the well-known British personality also hinted that Sarah had personally contacted them. She posted a picture of a bouquet consisting of orange roses and pink carnations on her Instagram Stories, tagging the sketch artist in the process, and wrote, “Appreciation for the stunning flowers.

TopMob News had reached out to reps for SNL regarding the parody and has not heard back.

Before gracing the screens of The White Lotus, Aimee was a familiar face in shows like Sex Education and Daddy Issues. Keep reading to discover where some members of the upcoming season 3 cast might have previously appeared on your screen…

What do you think about that? The artist commonly referred to as Lisa, previously a global sensation in the K-pop group Blackpink (alongside Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé), is now transitioning into a new role by adorning the White Lotus staff uniform for her upcoming debut as Mook.

It appears that Lucius Malfoy, character from Harry Potter, seems to have missed the Hogwarts train and ended up at The White Lotus resort instead. To put it simply, the actor known for portraying him is back on screen, this time playing Timothy Ratliff – a wealthy businessman, who is on vacation with his wife and children. Although he sports a new look without his signature lush blond hair, he maintains the air of an upper-class authority figure.

In addition, Isaac has been seen in more modern television programs such as Robot Chicken, The Great, and Sex Education (sharing the screen with his White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood).

As a die-hard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement when I see Elizabeth Posey grace the screen! She’s not just familiar—she’s downright iconic. You might remember her from her roles as Victoria Ratliff in our beloved Timothy’s series, but she’s also shone brightly in films like “Superman Returns,” “Blade: Trinity,” “Scream 3” and the timeless “Dazed and Confused.” Her talents haven’t been confined to the big screen alone; she’s also graced TV shows such as “Parks and Recreation,” “New Girl,” “Portlandia” and “Search Party” with her captivating presence.

However, die-hard rom-com enthusiasts would recognize her as Patricia Eden, the girlfriend of Tom Hanks’ character, Joe Fox, from the beloved 1998 film “You’ve Got Mail”.

Although he is primarily recognized from family snapshots as the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, he has previously established a reputation for himself in shows like Gen V, The Terminal List, and The Staircase, before taking on the role of Saxon Ratliff in season three.

Before playing Piper Ratliff, Hook had already dabbled in roles within the horror and fantasy realms. She appeared as Debbie Glatzel in “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”, Juliette Fairmont in “First Kill”, and Elena Milak in “Monsterland”.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but acknowledge her from the 2024 remake of “Cruel Intentions” where she brilliantly portrayed Caroline Merteuil. Or perhaps you recognize her from the expansive Ryan Murphy cinematic universe, where she showcased her talent as Catherine Allday Davis in “Impeachment: American Crime Story,” a gripping account of the Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Nivola, currently in a relationship with Iris Apatow, daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, joins the Ratliff family as the character Lochlan. Prior to his role in Thailand, he appeared in another series depicting a wealthy beach family: “The Perfect Couple”, where he portrayed Will Winbury, the son of Greer and Tag Winbury, characters played by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber respectively. Notably, he shared screen time with Meghann Fahy, an actress from “White Lotus” who previously featured as Daphne Sullivan in season two, and later portrayed Merritt Monaco on “The Perfect Couple”.

Nivola has been part of the cast for movies such as “White Noise” alongside Adam Driver, “Maestro” with Bradley Cooper, and “With/In” featuring Anne Hathaway.

Indeed, viewers of “White Lotus” will recall Rothwell from season one, where she played the role of spa guru Belinda in Maui. Interestingly, she’s coming back for season three, and her acting talents have been showcased in series like “Insecure”, “Wonka”, “A Year and Change”, and “Love, Simon”. Moreover, she has demonstrated her comedic abilities as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” from 2014 to 2015.

The actress who played Iron Man in the movies has been cast to play Kate in The White Lotus, having previously portrayed Christine Everhart in the Marvel series. Most recently, she was seen as Dinah Donahue in Palm Royale and as Grace Kennedy-Sampson in Jupiter’s Legacy.

In this updated version: The actor, known for the Gilded Age as well as shows like The Sinner, Fargo, and The Leftovers, takes on the character of Laurie this season. She teams up with friends Kate and Jaclyn for a girls’ trip in Thailand.

Or even more casually: This season, an actor famous from the Gilded Age and other shows like The Sinner, Fargo, and The Leftovers plays the role of Laurie. She goes on a girls’ trip to Thailand with buddies Kate and Jaclyn.

In her role as Jaclyn on The White Lotus, she mirrors her real-life status as a television personality, having appeared on shows such as True Detective, Bad Monkey, Messiah, and The Path. On the silver screen, she’s also made a mark, portraying Julia in Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Angie Genaro in Gone Baby Gone.

You’ll be reassured that it’s not just your imagination—Goggins does indeed seem familiar. Apart from acting roles in two movies directed by Quentin Tarantino (portraying Billy Crash in “Django Unchained” and Sheriff Chris Mannix in “The Hateful Eight”), he is also renowned for his character Boyd Crowder on “Justified,” which aired from 2010 to 2015.

In the third season, a free-spirited character named Chelsea, portrayed by an English actress, joins the cast. She’s romantically involved with Rick Hatchett, played by Goggins. However, she is most recognized for her role as Aimee Gibbs in Netflix’s “Sex Education,” and has previously appeared in “Seize Them!” and “Daddy Issues.

For over five decades, her acting career can be traced back to the role of Grounded God in 1975, but more recently, she played the character Prani Chiraanan in the series In Family We Trust, which aired in 2018.

This ex-military, talented singer boasts acting roles in movies like “Mechanic: Resurrection”, “Skin Trade” and “Paradox”, and also played the character Pao on the television show “Farang”.

Should 13 minutes not have been sufficient for you to identify the German actor, let us jog your memory. He portrayed Rudolf Höss in “The Zone of Interest”, Reinhold Gräf in “Babylon Berlin”, and Georg Elser in “13 Minutes”.

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2025-04-21 03:17