AceShowbiz - "The White Lotus" actress Aimee Lou Wood was less than impressed by a "Saturday Night Live" sketch where she was impersonated by Sarah Sherman. She found the portrayal disrespectful and offensive.

The April 12 episode of SNL featured a pre-taped sketch titled "The White Potus," which parodied various political figures as characters from "The White Lotus". The sketch focused primarily on Donald Trump's inner circle amidst the turmoil of global economic tariffs.

In it, James Austin Johnson portrayed a somber President Trump while Chloe Fineman, Mikey Day, and Jon Hamm took on roles as Melania Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., respectively.

The sketch took a controversial turn with the depiction of Wood's character, Chelsea. Sherman's exaggerated portrayal featured a pronounced Mancunian accent and oversized false teeth, something Wood took particular offense to.

In one of her Instagram Stories, the actress, who has talked about the online bullying she faced on social media due to her distinctive feature, described the skit as "mean and unfunny."

"Yes, take the p*** for sure - that's what the show is about - but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?" Wood wrote, emphasizing that the parody lacked sophistication and respect.

Wood's criticism did not go unheard. She revealed receiving "thousands of messages" of support from fans who echoed her sentiment.

One particularly striking comment from a fan pointed out that "everyone else in that parody was a political figure being mocked. The only character who wasn't political was Chelsea, and they were clearly just taking the p*** out of your appearance." Wood agreed and shared the comment with her followers.

Moreover, Wood dissed Sherman's attempt at her character's accent, calling it a poor imitation. "At least get the accent right, seriously. I respect accuracy even if it's mean," Wood clapped back.

Despite her initial hesitance, Wood was grateful she found the courage to speak out. "On a positive note, everyone is agreeing with me about it, so I'm glad I said something instead of going in on myself," she wrote.

Hours after airing her grievances, she posted a follow-up mentioning that "SNL" had apologized to her although she did not elaborate on the specifics.

While "SNL" is known for its sharp and often controversial humor, it's clear that not all jokes land with their intended targets. Aimee Lou Wood's candid response opens a dialogue about the fine line between satire and insensitivity, a conversation that seems increasingly relevant in today's comedic landscape.