Aimee Lou Wood on Body Dysmorphia During "The White Lotus" Filming
Aimee Lou Wood revealed she struggled with body dysmorphia while filming bikini scenes as Chelsea in the third season of the Emmy-nominated HBO series The White Lotus. The 31-year-old actress shared her experience with Harper's Bazaar, explaining how she overcame negative thoughts about her body by adopting her character's perspective.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does.’”
Embodying Chelsea's Confidence
Chelsea, known for her optimistic and spiritual outlook, helped Aimee find confidence through the character. As filming progressed, she felt the boundary between herself and Chelsea gradually blurred. Embracing Chelsea's attitude empowered her to face her insecurities.
Increased Spotlight and Pressure
The success of the American series thrust Aimee Lou Wood into greater fame, leading to frequent visits to Los Angeles for work and press. This sudden attention brought mixed feelings about the California lifestyle.
“I find LA emotionally bulimic, and 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.”
Personal Challenges and Reflections
Despite the glamour and excitement of Hollywood, Aimee found the experience emotionally taxing and reflective of her past struggles with bulimia.
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood navigated body dysmorphia during filming by channeling her character’s confidence, but the spotlight of Hollywood brought emotional challenges linked to her past.