Aimee Lou Wood Shares Support from Angelina Jolie on ‘Anxious People’ Set
Aimee Lou Wood explained how she found confidence to speak up during filming, with backing from Angelina Jolie. The actress detailed this experience in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
Incident on the Set of Anxious People
While shooting an emotional scene for Anxious People, directed by Marc Forster and co-starring Angelina Jolie, Wood felt overwhelmed by the confusing directions from the crew. She asked for clear and simple guidance, requesting “one direction, one voice, and no hand movements” in her view.
“I’ve spent years feeling unable to say anything like that for fear of seeming argumentative – but now I feel like I can take ownership of what I need to thrive, and tell people what won’t work for me.”
When she spoke up, Angelina Jolie gave her a reassuring thumbs up. Wood described Jolie as “possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal.”
Reflection on Speaking Up and Past Experiences
Wood connected this moment to a similar feeling of relief she experienced after addressing a “mean and unfunny” parody of herself on Saturday Night Live. She viewed that as breaking a childhood pattern of not standing up to bullies.
During an April SNL sketch parodying the Thailand-set White Lotus Season 3, Sarah Sherman mocked Wood’s character Chelsea with exaggerated buck teeth. This impression followed Wood openly sharing how tired she was of discussing her own teeth.
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood’s story highlights the importance of asserting one’s needs with support from peers, leading to personal growth and empowerment in challenging situations.
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