Overview

• Sarah Sherman publicly expressed remorse for her portrayal of Aimee Lou Wood in SNL's 'The White Potus' sketch, which aired on April 12, 2025.
• The sketch, a parody of HBO's The White Lotus, featured Sherman using exaggerated prosthetic teeth and an accent to depict Wood's character, Chelsea.
• Wood criticized the sketch as 'mean and unfunny,' but clarified her comments targeted the concept, not Sherman personally.
• Sherman apologized by sending Wood flowers, which Wood acknowledged and accepted, marking a personal resolution to the incident.
• Sherman reflected on the challenges of balancing comedy with sensitivity, emphasizing the need for vigilance in engaging with fast-moving cultural dialogues.