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Aimee Lou Wood just proved that standing up for yourself—especially when Saturday Night Live is involved—can sometimes earn you a bouquet of apology flowers.
After the comedy show aired a parody she called “mean and unfunny,” the White Lotus actress shared that she received a gift from none other than Sarah Sherman, the comedian who played her in the skit. The flowers? A mix of orange roses and pink carnations. The timing? Just a few days after Aimee called out the sketch on social media.
“There must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way” to “take the piss out” of someone,
Aimee had written, not holding back. But rather than ignore the criticism, Sarah Sherman sent flowers—and Aimee made sure to show them off with a simple caption: “Thank you for the beautiful flowers.”
Here’s what led to the unexpected flower delivery and why this Saturday Night Live moment became much bigger than a late-night punchline.
The Saturday Night Live sketch that didn’t land
The now-controversial moment aired on April 12, during a Saturday Night Live sketch called “The White POTUS.” The skit reimagined former President Donald Trump’s administration through the lens of The White Lotus, with cast member Sarah Sherman portraying Aimee Lou Wood’s character, Chelsea.
But this wasn’t a flattering impression. Sherman appeared in prosthetic teeth, exaggerated Aimee’s smile, and included a joke about fluoride. The visual gag, paired with a pointed line delivery, quickly made it feel personal, at least to Aimee.
She reacted shortly after, sharing her thoughts online. The sketch wasn’t clever, she said. It felt cheap and unnecessarily focused on her looks. Her reaction prompted both fan support and a larger discussion about comedy and body image. And although Saturday Night Live hasn’t commented publicly, it’s clear Aimee’s message didn’t go unnoticed.
A blooming apology from Sarah Sherman
The backlash might have stayed online, but Sarah Sherman’s response didn’t. On April 15, Aimee Lou Wood posted a picture to her Instagram Stories of a bouquet of orange roses and pink carnations—sent by Sherman herself.
“Thank you for the beautiful flowers,”
Aimee wrote, tagging Sherman in the post.
It wasn’t a public apology in the traditional sense, but the gesture struck a chord. Rather than brushing off the criticism or clapping back, Sherman extended a quiet but meaningful olive branch. Whether the flowers were meant to apologize, make peace, or simply acknowledge the moment, they added a personal touch that few expected.
As of now, Saturday Night Live has made no official statement about the parody or the aftermath. But Sherman’s gift may have said enough.
Celebs come to Aimee’s defense
Aimee’s fans weren’t the only ones who felt the sketch crossed a line. Actress Jameela Jamil quickly chimed in with her own thoughts, standing up for Aimee while calling out how women in the spotlight are often treated.
"It's the least interesting or memorable thing about this brilliant actor,"
Jameela wrote on April 13, speaking about Aimee’s well-known smile.
"Our next Olivia Coleman [sic]. Hilarious, deep, vulnerable, and relentlessly lovable."
She went on to criticize unrealistic beauty expectations.
“We make fun of the assimilation of women and then mercilessly obsess over anyone with any slightly alternative features from whatever bulls--t AI standard we have allowed, as women, to take hold of this world.”
Her comments helped push the discussion beyond Saturday Night Live and into broader conversations around appearance, media standards, and how women are portrayed in comedy and beyond.
Aimee opens up about her smile
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time Aimee had spoken publicly about her smile—or the complicated feelings she has about it.
In a recent interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, she joked,
“I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having. Because the Americans can’t believe—but they’re all being lovely.”
She added,
“They dissect my teeth and say what’s wrong with it. But at the end go, ‘But we don’t think she should change a thing.’ Oh, my god, it feels so lovely. A real full-circle moment after being bullied for my teeth forever.”
These candid comments make the Saturday Night Live parody hit even harder. For someone who had just begun embracing the very features she was teased for, being mocked on a global stage felt like a step backward.
A full-circle moment, with flowers
In the end, this wasn’t just about one sketch or one night of comedy. The incident touched on something deeper: how we treat people, how we talk about appearance, and how comedy fits into all of that.
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For Aimee Lou Wood, it was a reminder of her younger years and the bullying she faced. For Sarah Sherman, it was an opportunity to respond with kindness. And for Saturday Night Live, it was another reminder that even a five-minute parody can spark a week’s worth of headlines.
With flowers delivered, quotes posted, and fans rallied, the drama may have found its resolution. But the moment itself still stands as a case study in how fast a joke can backfire—and how quickly someone can choose to respond with grace instead of defensiveness.
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