Aimee Lou Wood Recalls Angelina Jolie's Support on "Anxious People" Set
Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in "The White Lotus," shared an experience from the set of "Anxious People," a film directed by Marc Forster and co-starring Angelina Jolie. During an emotional scene, Wood felt overwhelmed by multiple directions and started to panic.
She spoke up about her feelings, marking a shift from her usual reluctance to express concerns. Wood explained to Harper's Bazaar, as reported by Deadline:
“I've spent years feeling unable to say anything like that for fear of seeming argumentative – but now I feel like I can take ownership of what I need to thrive, and tell people what won’t work for me.”
When she voiced her struggles, she noticed Angelina Jolie offering her encouragement:
“When I spoke up, all I could see was Angelina giving me a thumbs up. She’s possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal.”
Criticism of "Saturday Night Live" Parody
Wood also expressed dissatisfaction with a "Saturday Night Live" sketch that parodied her character on "The White Lotus." The parody featured Sarah Sherman wearing fake buck teeth to impersonate Wood, which she found upsetting.
Views on Life in Los Angeles
Aimee Lou Wood described Los Angeles as emotionally exhausting, likening it to her experience with bulimia. She said:
“...I say that as an ex-bulimic. It is this super-sized adventure where everyone’s talking about you all the time and you have to talk about yourself all the time. And then I leave, and I want to throw it all up.”
About "Anxious People"
The film "Anxious People" is based on the novel by Fredrik Backman, blending dramatic and emotional elements with a notable cast.
Author's summary: Aimee Lou Wood opens up about gaining confidence to speak out on set with Angelina Jolie's support, her frustrations with media portrayals, and the emotional toll of fame.