Aimee Lou Wood, who starred in The White Lotus season three, was reportedly spotted in tears

Aimee Lou Wood, best known for her breakout role as Chelsea in The White Lotus season three, has been in the spotlight recently, both for her acting and for her reactions to a controversial Saturday Night Live skit. But this week, things took a more emotional turn when she was spotted in tears during a London outing, accompanied by Film Club co-writer Ralph Davis, according to TMZ.

The emotional moment comes after the actress publicly called out SNL for a parody of her character that many found mean-spirited. The skit mocked Wood’s character—specifically her teeth and British accent—and the actress didn’t hold back in expressing how she felt about it. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Wood described the skit as “unfunny and mean,” and shared her thoughts on how humor should be done differently. “Yes, take the piss for sure—that’s what the show is about—but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?” she wrote, calling for more thoughtful comedy.

The backlash wasn’t just from Wood. Fans and social media users quickly joined the conversation, criticizing the skit and sharing their opinions on why it missed the mark. In a follow-up Instagram story, Wood revealed that she had received an apology from the SNL team, but she made it clear that Sarah Sherman, the cast member who played her character in the skit, wasn’t at fault. “Not hating on her, hating on the concept,” Wood explained, showing empathy toward Sherman.

Wood’s portrayal of Chelsea in The White Lotus has been widely praised by fans for being authentic and relatable, which only made the SNL mockery sting even more. People love her character’s complexity and vulnerability, which is a big part of why the skit felt out of place to many.

In addition to The White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood has been busy with a variety of other projects, including Sex Education, Toxic Town, Alice & Jack, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, and Seize Them!. Whether she’s playing quirky, heartfelt characters or taking on thought-provoking roles, Wood continues to build her impressive career.