Aimee Lou Wood on Body Dysmorphia During "The White Lotus" Filming
Aimee Lou Wood revealed that she struggled with body dysmorphia while filming bikini scenes for the third season of the Emmy-nominated HBO series The White Lotus. Playing Chelsea, the actress explained how she overcame negative thoughts about her body by focusing on her character's confidence.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does.’”
Character Confidence as Emotional Support
Chelsea is known for her optimistic and spiritual outlook on life, which helped Aimee feel more empowered during filming. The actress noted that the boundary between her and Chelsea began to blur, allowing her to embrace the role’s confidence.
Impact of Fame and Life Changes
Aimee spoke about how the show’s huge success thrust her into the spotlight, especially with frequent visits to Los Angeles for work and press. She was told her "life would change" significantly with this exposure.
Challenges of Life in Los Angeles
Despite its glitz and glamour, Aimee found the California lifestyle emotionally difficult. Reflecting on her experiences as a former bulimic, she described the city as overwhelming.
“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.”
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood used her character’s confidence to overcome personal body image struggles while facing the emotional challenges of rising fame and life in Los Angeles.