Aimee Lou Wood Shares How 'White Lotus' Role Helped Her Overcome Body Dysmorphia
Aimee Lou Wood is an English actress and writer known for her work on stage and screen. She won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role in "Sex Education." Over the years, she has appeared in various shows and films, including Film Club, Toxic Town, Daddy Issues, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Uncle Vanya, and Living.
Overcoming Body Dysmorphia Through Acting
Aimee revealed that playing her character Chelsea in "White Lotus" helped her tackle her struggles with body dysmorphia. Instead of focusing on her own anxieties, she embraced her character's desires. She explained this as the most rewarding part of her profession.
"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. I think for that reason a role will hit me in the heart, in the gut."
Though she often needs time to separate from a role, Aimee appreciates the emotional growth acting brings.
Mental Health Challenges and Diagnosis
- Aimee struggled with bulimia and social anxiety during her teenage years.
- She was diagnosed with ADHD in early 2025.
- The actress stated that acting has shifted her perspective on mental health.
"I don’t need everyone to understand me. The people that get me, get me."
Author's Summary
Aimee Lou Wood found healing from body dysmorphia and mental health struggles through immersing in her acting roles, revealing the profound impact of creative work on personal growth.