Aimee Lou Wood Found Strength in Her White Lotus Character While Dealing with Body Dysmorphia
Actress Aimee Lou Wood shared that playing her character Chelsea in HBO's The White Lotus helped her face and manage body dysmorphia that resurfaced during filming. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she described how immersing herself in the role became a source of strength.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does,’”
— Aimee Lou Wood, Harper’s Bazaar
Wood, 31, explained that preparing for scenes in a bikini brought back body image struggles she had dealt with since her teenage years. According to the Mayo Clinic, body dysmorphia is a mental health condition characterized by persistent concerns over perceived flaws in appearance.
By embracing Chelsea’s confidence, Wood said she was able to reframe her perspective and reconnect with her professional passion. As she noted, inhabiting a character can be emotionally demanding, but it also offers valuable self-discovery and empowerment.
Author’s Summary
Aimee Lou Wood turned a challenging body image experience into self-growth by channeling her White Lotus character’s confidence and learning to view herself with renewed acceptance.