Aimee Lou Wood Shares Support from Angelina Jolie on 'Anxious People' Set
Aimee Lou Wood has spoken about how she found her confidence after addressing difficulties on the set of the Marc Forster film Anxious People, where she worked alongside Angelina Jolie. During filming, Wood became overwhelmed by multiple crew members shouting directions during a sensitive scene.
She requested the crew to give her a single verbal direction and to avoid hand movements in her line of sight to help her focus better. Reflecting on this moment, Wood said,
“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.”
Wood recalled how Angelina Jolie offered silent encouragement by giving her a thumbs up, highlighting Jolie’s grounded nature despite her fame: “She’s possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal.”
Addressing Past Challenges and Advocacy
Wood also discussed the aftermath of her public criticism of a "mean and unfunny" Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch. The April SNL episode parodied the third season of White Lotus, set in Thailand, targeting Wood’s character Chelsea with a caricature involving exaggerated teeth.
This incident reminded Wood of old struggles, as she compared speaking out then to overcoming a lifelong pattern of not confronting childhood bullies. She described the experience as cathartic and empowering.
“When I spoke up, all I could see was Angelina giving me a thumbs up.”
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood has grown into a stronger advocate for herself, learning to express her needs clearly on set and rising above past challenges both personally and professionally.
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