Aimee Lou Wood describes Hollywood as

Aimee Lou Wood Shares Her Perspective on Hollywood

Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, has shared her views on Hollywood, reflecting on her experiences while filming her new movie, Anxious People.

About the Film and Co-Star

Wood is shooting Anxious People, a forthcoming American comedy directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee. The film adapts Fredrik Backman's 2019 novel and features Angelina Jolie as a co-star.

Life in Los Angeles: A Challenging Experience

In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Wood described her emotional struggles living in Los Angeles. Using a metaphor related to her past, she said:

“I find LA emotionally bulimic, and I say that as an ex-bulimic.”

She elaborated:

“It is this super-sized adventure where everyone’s talking about you all the time and you have to talk about yourself all the time. And then I leave, and I want to throw it all up.”

Acting as a Safe Space

Wood considers acting a refuge to process her emotions, contrasting it with the overwhelming atmosphere of LA. She shared a difficult moment on set when crew members shouted at her during an emotional scene. Reflecting on this, she 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.”

This marks a significant personal growth in her career and life.

Summary: Aimee Lou Wood candidly discusses the emotional challenges of Hollywood life and how acting offers her a safe space to manage her feelings and assert her needs.

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Far Out Magazine Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-06

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