Aimee Lou Wood Says Angelina Jolie Had Her Back During Difficult Moment On Set

Aimee Lou Wood Shares Support from Angelina Jolie on Set

Aimee Lou Wood, star of The White Lotus, described how Angelina Jolie supported her during a stressful moment on the set of their upcoming dark comedy Anxious People. The film features Aimee as a hesitant bank robber who accidentally holds a group of strangers hostage.

Emotional Scene and Set Challenges

While filming a particularly emotional scene, Aimee felt overwhelmed by multiple crew members shouting conflicting instructions. Instead of silently enduring the chaos to avoid appearing difficult, she asserted her needs and requested one clear direction without distracting hand gestures in her sightline.

“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.”

Angelina Jolie's Encouragement

Aimee shared that Angelina Jolie, despite her fame, responded by silently giving her a supportive thumbs up, showing solidarity in the moment.

“When I spoke up, all I could see was Angelina giving me a thumbs up. She’s possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal.”

Breaking Patterns of Internalized Negativity

The BAFTA winner also discussed overcoming her tendency to internalize negative comments, referencing a harsh Saturday Night Live sketch mocking her teeth. She compared standing up to such negativity to confronting school bullies.

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Aimee Lou Wood emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and support within challenging environments, highlighting Angelina Jolie's uplifting presence on set.

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