Aimee Lou Wood On How Her 'White Lotus' Character Helped Her Deal With Body Dysmorphia, 'I Shook..'

Aimee Lou Wood on Healing Through Acting

Aimee Lou Wood, an English actress and writer, began her career on stage and gained recognition after winning a BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role in Sex Education. Over the years, she has appeared in various films and plays, including Film Club, Toxic Town, Daddy Issues, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Uncle Vanya, and Living.

Discovering Strength Through Her Character

The actress revealed that portraying her character ‘Chelsea’ in The White Lotus helped her confront and manage body dysmorphia. She explained that she overcame her struggles by focusing on what the character needed rather than her own insecurities.

“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does.’ Acting has always been a safe place for me to work out my feelings. For that reason, a role will hit me in the heart, in the gut.”

Wood shared that she enjoys the process of transformation that acting offers, even though it sometimes takes time to separate herself from the roles she plays.

Facing Mental Health Challenges

In addition to body dysmorphia, Aimee has spoken openly about struggling with bulimia and social anxiety during her teenage years. Earlier in 2025, she was diagnosed with ADHD, further shaping her understanding of herself and her craft.

Speaking to Radio Times in September 2025, she reflected on how acting changed her perspective on mental health and self-acceptance.

“I don’t need everyone to understand me. The people that get me, get me.”

Author’s Summary

Aimee Lou Wood finds empowerment in her acting, using her roles as a form of self-healing and a way to redefine her relationship with body image and mental well-being.

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