Aimee Lou Wood pokes fun at 'SNL' teeth sketch ahead of hosting UK version

Aimee Lou Wood is set to appear on 'Saturday Night Live UK' on May 5

Aimee Lou Wood is addressing her past controversy with Saturday Night Live head-on, this time with humour, as she prepares to host the show’s UK edition.

In a newly released promo, Wood playfully references the backlash surrounding a 2025 SNL sketch that mocked her appearance with exaggerated fake teeth. The parody, which featured cast member Sarah Sherman portraying her White Lotus character, had previously drawn criticism from the actress, who called it “mean and unfunny.”

Now, ahead of her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live UK, Wood is reclaiming the narrative. In the teaser, she jokingly accuses the show’s writers of setting her up again, referencing the infamous “teeth” moment before discovering they are actually hiding something else entirely.

 

 

 

 

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The move marks a full-circle moment for the actress, who had previously spoken out about how the sketch felt like a “cheap” joke targeting her looks rather than her work. At the time, the controversy sparked wider conversations about the limits of satire and how far comedy should go when it comes to physical appearance.

Despite the backlash, the situation appears to have softened. Sherman later expressed regret and even sent Wood flowers as an apology, while Wood herself is now leaning into the moment with a more lighthearted approach.

With her hosting gig set for May 2, Wood’s appearance on Saturday Night Live UK is already generating buzz, not just for her comedic debut, but for how she’s turning a once-controversial moment into a self-aware, career-defining opportunity.