Aimee Lou Wood, has been praised online for embracing her natural smile, with many claiming it’s a ‘rare’ sight following an increase in celebrities undergoing cosmetic dentistry procedures
British actress Aimee Lou Wood recently ignited conversations online about her natural teeth after her appearance in the beloved HBO series, The White Lotus, released its third season. The 31-year-old, originally from Stockport, who is known for her gap-toothed smile, played Chelsea in the series, and many viewers have praised her unique smile.
One Reddit user commented: “She’s beautiful. And those teeth seal the deal,” while another added, “I think her teeth are cute. I have a similar.” Others have exclaimed that seeing Aimee on TV is so refreshing compared to the usual Hollywood veneers that seemingly have taken over.
Aimee appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show and discussed the “impact” her teeth were having on audiences. Actor, broadcaster and fellow guest on the show, Stephen Fry, started the conversation, saying: “You’ve obviously made an enormous number of people happy by not changing your teeth.
“You know they’re notable like my bent nose. You obviously had a time when some people would have told you, ‘Oh, you should get those corrected, ’ but you stood up for them,” he added.
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Aimee jokingly replied: “I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having. The Americans can’t believe it”.
Aimee has become a symbol of authenticity in an industry that is consumed by perfectly curated appearances. It’s exhilarating to see that uniquely attractive women are being recognised and highlighted for their beautiful quirks and defining features instead of being criticised and picked apart.
Over the past two decades, numerous articles have critiqued women’s teeth. Influential figures like Hillary Duff, Miley Cyrus, and even Beyoncé have previously faced harsh judgments on their appearances online. For example, in 2005, a story was published about Duff with the headline “Hillary Duff speaks about her horse teeth”.
Discussions surrounding women’s allegedly flawed teeth have ultimately resulted in a rise in individuals seeking to invest in cosmetic dentistry. A study conducted by Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors found that 40% of the UK population are dissatisfied with the appearance of their teeth, with nearly half (48%) intending to undergo cosmetic dental work.
According to American dentist Atrium Dental, evidence suggests that as many as 90% of leading Hollywood celebrities have enhanced their smiles through cosmetic dentistry, with porcelain veneers being the preferred option.
However, it appears that there is growing dissatisfaction with this response. Many now criticise how the rise in perfect teeth has ruined the big screen for them. A Reddit thread titled ‘Veneer’s are ruining Hollywood’ has gained significant traction, with many weighing in on the topic.
One user explained: “I’m rewatching Sex and the City, and one thing that keeps standing out to me is that they all have normal, natural teeth,” while another added: “Everyone looks like a bot now. I like real-looking faces. The veneer smile looks fake and scary.” In Duff’s case, people have claimed that she “ruined” her smile after getting veneers, despite the backlash she received for her natural teeth.
It’s interesting and mildly concerning that we’ve now managed to go full circle, with many now being overtly judged for for having veneers. Even though the beauty standards of the past appear to be changing with the growth of social media, it seems we’re in the era of subtle ‘imperfections’ being accepted, but one has to wonder whether this transition is at the expense of women who have already conformed to past beauty ideals, only to see the standards shift again.
