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The sketch featured Jon Hamm and Scarlett Johansson(Image: NBC)<\/p>\nThe comedian wore a pair of prosthetic teeth in a parody of The White LotusThe sketch featured Jon Hamm and Scarlett Johansson(Image: NBC)<\/p>\n
A Saturday Night Live star (SNL) star has broken her silence over a controversial sketch that fans\u2019 accused of \u2018mocking\u2019 Stockport<\/a> actress Aimee Lou Wood.<\/p>\n Airing last month, the episode that featured an impression<\/a> of the Sex Education star was presented by Mad Men\u2019s Jon Hamm and had Lizzo on music duties.<\/p>\n With the latest season of HBO\u2019s The White Lotus, which Aimee starred in, being one of the most watched shows of the year, SNL decided to make their own version of it.<\/p>\n Titled the \u2018White Potus\u2019, the sketch followed US President Donald Trump<\/a>, portrayed by James Austin, staying in a holiday resort and meeting some of his colleagues.<\/p>\n Featuring a cameo from Scarlett Johansson, the parody saw SNL cast member Sarah Sherman wearing prosthetic teeth to mimic Aimee\u2019s character Chelsea.<\/p>\n Following the episode, Aimee took to her Instagram account to admit that she found the portrayal of her \u2018mean and unfunny\u2019.<\/p>\n “Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple weeks ago. Yes, take the p*** for sure \u2014 that’s what the show is about \u2014 but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way,\u201d Aimee <\/a>said.<\/p>\n Speaking to Vanity Fair about the controversial sketch for the first time, Sarah, who sent a bouquet of flowers to the 31-year-old actress as an apology, said: “I was excited to play her because she\u2019s so iconic, her character is so iconic, and I f****** obviously never meant to hurt anyone\u2019s feelings.<\/p>\n “Never in a million years did I get into comedy to make anyone upset. I feel terrible that anyone would feel bad.”<\/p>\n When it comes to performing comedy, Sarah admitted that she and her colleagues have to think about if any of their material will be considered offensive.<\/p>\n She explained: \u201cThe show is in constant dialogue with culture as it\u2019s happening, and it happens really fast.<\/p>\n \u201cYou have to be vigilant, you know what I mean? There are a lot of things out of your control. You\u2019re playing a lot of different parts, you\u2019re doing a lot of different roles that you\u2019re not in control of.”<\/p>\n Sarah added: \u201cA lot of the process of the show has been, to me \u2014 how am I answering this? [Pause] Staying vigilant but also being a part of the show \u2014 that is your job.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_Aimee-Lou-Wood.jpg\")
The actress rose to fame on Netflix’s Sex Education(Image: HBO)<\/p>\n