Aimee Lou Wood: The White Lotus Star Reacts To Her Teeth Being Talk Of Town

British actress Aimee Lou Wood has recently been the hot topic since her charismatic role as Chelsea in The White Lotus season 3. Her portrayal of the naive 'I can fix him' girlfriend who radiates chaotic optimism has won viewers' hearts. However, beyond her unforgettable performance, it's her teeth that really got people talking. In a world where million-dollar smiles mean exactly what they sound like—veneered, perfectly polished, and painstakingly paid for—Wood's endearingly crooked bunny teeth have become a symbol of authenticity and quiet rebellion against beauty ideals.

'Representation of real women'

Aimee Lou Wood's teeth not only add to her charm but have sparked a revolution in the entertainment industry. While artists with unusual features are often cast as comedic relief, the 31-year-old's nuanced performance has flipped the script, proving that unconventional beauty can lead a narrative, not just support it.

In an interview with The Jonathan Ross Show, Wood acknowledged how her smile had become the talk of the town. “I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having. Americans can’t get over them." She mentioned in other interviews that she long feared being called weird because of her teeth, only to realise they were actually her superpower.

between aimee lou wood and patricia arquette im really moving away from wanting to get braces before looking for more acting work. natural teeth are so back baby pic.twitter.com/pzFfJD3BAJ

— rhi (@toothgapz) April 8, 2025

i have gapped teeth like aimee lou wood and i just hope she knows how confident she made us gapped tooth girlies feel 🥹

— cunt (@thecuntprincess) April 9, 2025

if aimee lou wood ever changes her teeth in any way i'll have a public breakdown the likes of which this country has never seen

— bald ann dowd (@ali_sivi) March 12, 2025

Aimee Lou Wood reacts to the world going gaga over her teeth

However, beyond enjoying the attention, Wood also opened up about the entertainment industry's obsession with a woman's appearance instead of their work. “It makes me happy that it’s symbolising rebellion and freedom, but there’s a limit," the actress said in a recent interview with the lifestyle magazine GQ Hype. 

"The whole conversation is just about my teeth, and it makes me a bit sad because I’m not getting to talk about my work. They think it’s nice because they’re not criticising. If it was a man, would we be talking about it this much? It’s still going on about a woman’s appearance," Wood told the outlet.

Who is Aimee Lou Wood?

Aimee Lou Wood was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and grew up in Bramhall. Her mother is a child counsellor, and her father is a car dealer. She has a sister, Emily Wood, who is also popular as a makeup artist. Aimee completed her education at the Oxford School of Drama and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA).

Wood began her career in stage production in 2016. In 2019, she was cast in the Netflix show Sex Education, which began her on-screen career. She won the Best Female Comedy Performance at the British Academy Television Awards for this role. Wod has acted in many well-known shows and films like Toxic Town, Daddy Issues, and Cabaret.