Aimee Lou Wood Found Strength in Her White Lotus Character
Aimee Lou Wood shared how embodying her character Chelsea in The White Lotus helped her face body dysmorphia during filming, in an interview with Harper's Bazaar.
Confronting Body Dysmorphia on Set
The 31-year-old actress revealed that filming scenes in a bikini triggered body dysmorphia she had struggled with since her teenage years. The Mayo Clinic defines this mental health condition as an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance.
"I shook myself out of it by thinking, 'It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does,'"
Empowerment Through Character
Wood credited her character Chelsea for helping her regain self-confidence and overcome anxious thoughts by separating her own feelings from her role.
"It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does,"
Enjoying the Acting Process
While Wood sometimes needs time to transition out of a character, she appreciates the personal growth and strength acting provides.
Summary: Aimee Lou Wood found confidence and overcame body dysmorphia during The White Lotus by embracing the perspective of her character Chelsea, demonstrating the empowering influence of her role.
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