Aimee Lou Wood addresses ‘White Lotus’ feud with Walton Goggins

The rumored conflict between White Lotus co-stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins has been the subject of a lot of speculation since the end of the show’s third season. The rumors, which were fueled by their social media activity and the fact that they were not seen interacting publicly, grew stronger after a Saturday Night Live sketch that made fun of Wood’s character.

The Met Gala 2025 gave them a chance to directly address the ongoing rumors. While both Wood and Goggins attended the event, they noticeably avoided each other on the red carpet. However, Wood took photos with their White Lotus co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger, who confirmed that he arrived at the event with Wood. This contrasted with Wood and Goggins’ lack of interaction, making it seem like there might still be some tension between them.

Wood tried hard to shut down the feud rumors during interviews at the Met Gala, according to Page Six. She clearly stated that she enjoyed working with Goggins, calling the experience “the best thing ever.” She also said she was excited about his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, which seemed like an effort to downplay any remaining bad feelings.

Aimee Lou Wood denies any feud

At first, she hesitated when asked if she would make a surprise appearance on the show with Goggins, but she eventually said no. She admitted that she needed to talk things over with Goggins about what happened with the SNL sketch and their roles in White Lotus.

The speculation started in April 2025, not long after the season finale aired. Fans noticed that Wood and Goggins, who played the on-screen couple Chelsea and Rick, were not following each other on Instagram. This is often seen as a sign of tension among celebrities. Making things worse, the actors did not promote the show together and avoided tagging each other in cast photos on social media.

This lack of public collaboration and the fact that they didn’t follow each other online led to widespread rumors of a disagreement between them. The situation gets even more intense when Goggins publicly praises the Saturday Night Live sketch that mocks Wood’s character, specifically mentioning her teeth.

The Saturday Night Live parody, which was part of a “White Potus” skit, became a major point of tension. Wood first shared her feelings about the sketch on Instagram, which led to a lot of reactions online. She later explained that her emotional response was about the sketch and unrelated personal issues.

The situation quickly got out of hand, with Wood’s reaction being misunderstood and exaggerated by online discussions. She then tried to clarify, saying she was overwhelmed by how strongly people reacted and that the situation was much more complicated than it seemed at first.

Goggins had previously refused to talk about the rumored feud in an interview, giving a short and dismissive answer. His unwillingness to discuss it only made the rumors grow stronger. The reporter seemed uncomfortable after his response, showing how intense the situation was. By not addressing the rumors directly, Goggins made the media speculation even worse.

Unlike Goggins, Wood chose to actively respond to the rumors, though she focused on her own perspective and experiences. Her comments suggested that the drama had been blown out of proportion by the media and online discussions.