4 Key Points Summary
- Walton Goggins praised an SNL sketch mocking Aimee Lou Wood, fueling feud rumors.
- Wood had slammed the parody as “mean” and “unfunny,” later receiving an apology.
- The co-stars played a couple in The White Lotus but no longer follow each other online.
- Fellow actor Jason Isaacs hinted at on-set tension among the cast.
Aimee Lou Wood SNL Mockery Sparks Feud Talk With Walton Goggins
The drama around The White Lotus has left HBO and hit Saturday night.
Walton Goggins, 53, praised an SNL sketch mocking his White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood. Though he later deleted the post, fans spotted his support and immediately reignited rumors of a behind-the-scenes feud.
Goggins Calls Sketch “Smashing” Before Backtracking
Goggins reposted the viral “White Potus” parody to his Instagram Stories over the weekend.
He called it “SMASHING” in all caps, showing clear enthusiasm for the skit. The actor also commented “Amazzzingggg” under SNL’s own post, laughing at Jon Hamm’s over-the-top portrayal of a bizarre version of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
His praise landed just days after Aimee Lou Wood, 31, expressed public frustration over the skit.
Wood Slams SNL for “Cheap” Jokes About Her Appearance
Wood, best known for Sex Education, didn’t hold back.
She said SNL’s portrayal of her character Chelsea in the sketch felt “mean” and “unfunny.”
Comedian Sarah Sherman wore exaggerated fake teeth while making fluoride jokes. One moment showed her cluelessly asking, “Fluoride? What’s that?” — a clear jab at Wood’s noticeable gap-toothed smile.
Aimee Lou Wood Gets Apology After Speaking Out
In response, Wood addressed the backlash on Instagram Stories.
She said she doesn’t mind jokes but felt this one lacked creativity. “I have a big gap, not bad teeth,” she wrote, calling for “a more clever, nuanced, less cheap” kind of humor.
She later confirmed that SNL privately apologized. While she accepted it, she made it clear she took issue with the concept, not the performer.
Feud Rumors Explode After Social Media Clues
Fans started connecting dots. Wood and Goggins don’t follow each other on Instagram.
Many now believe tension has been brewing for months, especially since their on-screen romance in Season 3 of The White Lotus ended in tragedy.
Some wondered if Goggins’ praise of the sketch was a subtle jab.
Jason Isaacs Adds Fuel to the Fire
Their White Lotus co-star Jason Isaacs stirred the pot further during a podcast interview.
Speaking on Happy Hour, Isaacs described the set as a “pressure cooker” filled with cliques, drama, and even “arguments.”
He didn’t name names, but fans instantly suspected Goggins and Wood were among the clashing castmates.
SNL Spoof Pulled from the Spotlight
As the sketch continues to make waves, SNL has stayed silent.
Jon Hamm played a bizarre, anti-science character inspired by RFK Jr., while Sherman parodied Wood’s role with an over-the-top accent and dental prosthetics.
The humor didn’t land with everyone, especially not with Wood or her fans.
The Internet Takes Sides
Social media users were split. Some backed Wood, saying the joke crossed a line. Others called it fair game, arguing public figures should expect criticism.
Meanwhile, conspiracy theories about Goggins’ intentions spread fast, especially given the timing of his now-deleted post.
No Official Response From HBO Stars
Neither Wood nor Goggins has directly addressed the feud rumors.
Reps have not responded to media inquiries. Until then, fans continue to dissect every comment, like, and follow—or unfollow.
A Rift Between Co-Stars or Just Bad Timing?
Whether or not there’s real tension, the SNL sketch created a ripple effect far beyond the Studio 8H stage.
Aimee Lou Wood’s reaction and Goggins’ deleted praise have become the latest episode in an unfolding off-screen drama.
