Aimee Lou Wood Opened Up About Body Dysmorphia on The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood revealed she struggled with body dysmorphia while filming bikini scenes as Chelsea in the third season of the Emmy-nominated HBO series The White Lotus. The 31-year-old actress shared with Harper's Bazaar how she overcame her negative body image by separating herself from her character.
“I shook myself out of it by thinking, ‘It’s not about whether Aimee wants to show her body or not – Chelsea does.’”
Her character Chelsea is known for her optimistic and spiritual outlook on life, which helped Aimee feel more confident. She explained how the boundaries between herself and Chelsea began to blur during filming.
“The line between me and her [her character Chelsea] started to blur.”
Rising Fame and Its Challenges
Aimee spoke about how the show's success dramatically changed her life, thrusting her into the spotlight. This required frequent trips to Los Angeles for work and press, exposing her to the city’s glamorous but emotionally challenging environment.
“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.”
Personal Struggles and Strength
Prior to filming, Aimee also battled bulimia, a struggle she acknowledged while describing her mental health during this period.
The actress’s experience highlights the complex relationship between personal vulnerabilities and the demands of working in high-profile roles.
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood's honesty about body dysmorphia and bulimia amid rising fame emphasizes the mental health challenges actors face behind the glamour.
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