Aimee Lou Wood Found Strength in Her White Lotus Character While Dealing with Body Dysmorphia During Filming
Aimee Lou Wood opened up about how portraying her character Chelsea on the HBO series The White Lotus helped her face body dysmorphia while filming. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, she shared the emotional challenge she experienced.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, 'It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does,'” Wood told Harper's Bazaar.
Body Dysmorphia Revisited During Filming
Wood, 31, revealed that filming scenes in a bikini triggered the body dysmorphia she once struggled with as a teenager. According to the Mayo Clinic, body dysmorphia is a mental health condition where a person obsessively worries about perceived flaws in their appearance.
Empowerment Through Character
Wood explained that channeling Chelsea's confidence helped her overcome negative thoughts.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, 'It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does,'” she reiterated.
She emphasized that while she often needs time to separate herself from the characters she plays, she finds value and growth in the process.
About Aimee Lou Wood
- Actress, 31 years old
- Known for playing Chelsea on HBO's The White Lotus
- Open about mental health challenges
Author's Summary: Aimee Lou Wood credits her role in The White Lotus with helping her overcome teenage body dysmorphia by embracing her character’s confidence during challenging filming moments.