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The recent Saturday Night Live sketch mocking The White Lotus has sparked a divide in opinion between its stars, Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins. Wood, who took issue with the portrayal of her character, Chelsea, expressed her frustration with the sketch, calling it “mean and unfunny.” She acknowledged that SNL is known for its playful jabs, but felt that the portrayal could have been more nuanced and clever rather than cheap.
On the other hand, Walton Goggins, who portrayed his character in the skit through Jon Hamm, took a more lighthearted approach to the humor. Goggins responded to the sketch with a playful comment on Instagram, calling it “Amazzzingggg,” and even shared the video with a caption that read “Smashing.” He also joked about Hamm’s portrayal of his character, admitting that he knew Hamm was “miscast,” which added a layer of humor to his reaction.
Despite Wood’s initial backlash, she later shared that she received an apology from SNL, but emphasized that she did not hold any ill feelings toward Sarah Sherman, the actress who played her character. Wood’s stance was not about personal animosity but about the style of humor used in the sketch.
Additionally, there have been rumors of a feud between Wood and Goggins, fueled by the fact that they are no longer following each other on Instagram. However, it’s unclear if this is directly related to the SNL skit or if there are other personal dynamics at play.
In all, while the sketch stirred some controversy, it also highlighted the differing ways the cast members approached the humor, with Wood advocating for more thoughtful satire, and Goggins embracing the joke in good spirits.