Aimee Lou Wood Calls Out Hollywood Beauty Obsession, Defends Natural Teeth and Rejects Botox

Aimee Lou Wood Opens Up About Her Natural Teeth and Hollywood's Cosmetic Pressure

When you think of Hollywood, straight white teeth and ageless foreheads probably come to mind. But Aimee Lou Wood, who’s set to light up screens as Chelsea in the third season of The White Lotus, is steering straight past that stereotype—and she wants the world to notice for the right reasons.

The thing that gets everyone talking first isn’t Wood’s performances or wit. It’s her teeth. People have even asked her if they’re fake. Turns out, they’re very real, and she's making it clear she’s not swapping them for veneers anytime soon. She’s also firmly against Botox, saying, “My face needs to move!”—hardly a typical sentiment in an industry where frozen expressions are standard. For Wood, a mobile, expressive face is her best tool for bringing characters to life. The catch? Sometimes she worries those honest reactions may be a bit too much for the camera.

It's not just idle chat about appearance—her natural look has affected her career. Wood talked about a theater run in Chicago where her accent, and especially her teeth, made audiences clock her as British the moment she opened her mouth. It’s something that’s actually made American roles tougher to land. Even as she landed a spot in The White Lotus, she admitted feeling a bit thrown by how confidently her co-stars carried themselves—especially if their confidence came from matching the polished, Hollywood look she’s not interested in chasing.

A 'Rebellious' Choice in a World of Veneers

Wood describes embracing her real teeth and rejecting Botox as 'rebellious.' In places like LA, where cosmetic tweaks are as common as sunshine, it’s a decision that stands out. She knows exactly how different she appears next to her perfectly veneered and smoothed Hollywood peers, but rather than hiding it, she's turning it into her calling card.

The fuss over her appearance leaves Wood a little frustrated, though. Sure, some fans love the fact that she brings something refreshingly normal to the screen. But she’s made it clear—her goal isn’t to be known as “that actress with the teeth.” She wants the conversation to shift toward her characters, her craft, and the moments she delivers on screen.

For now, Wood's sticking to her guns. Flawed teeth, expressive face, no injections. She says it isn't about making a statement for everyone else, but simply refusing to erase what makes her unique—especially when her job relies on being real. In her own words, choosing authenticity over the “norm” feels downright rebellious.