Aimee Lou Wood Shines in Blue Gown at 2026 SAG Actor Awards

The 'White Lotus' actress is a first-time nominee at the prestigious awards show.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Aimee Lou Wood, the breakout star of HBO's 'The White Lotus', made a stunning appearance on the red carpet at the 2026 SAG Actor Awards in a pale blue, off-the-shoulder gown with a ruched bodice and flowing skirt. The English actress, who received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role, is a first-time nominee at the prestigious awards show.

Why it matters

Wood's nomination and glamorous red carpet look highlight her rising star power after the success of 'The White Lotus', which put her on the map worldwide. The SAG Actor Awards are a significant milestone in an actor's career, recognizing the respect and admiration of their peers in the industry.

The details

Wood arrived at the ceremony with her boyfriend, British actor Adam Long. In an interview, she reflected on her experience filming 'The White Lotus' in Thailand, saying it was 'like nothing I'd ever experienced' and that she learned a lot from her character Chelsea, specifically about prioritizing herself over romantic partners. Wood has a busy schedule ahead, including a film adaptation of the novel 'Anxious People' co-starring Angelina Jolie, a role as Pattie Boyd in a Beatles biopic, and the lead in a new TV adaptation of 'Jane Eyre'.

  • The White Lotus premiered on HBO just over a year ago.
  • The 2026 SAG Actor Awards ceremony took place on Sunday.

The players

Aimee Lou Wood

An English actress known for her roles in 'The White Lotus' and 'Sex Education', and a first-time nominee at the 2026 SAG Actor Awards.

Adam Long

Wood's boyfriend, a British actor who accompanied her to the 2026 SAG Actor Awards.

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What they’re saying

“It was like nothing I'd ever experienced. It did feel like a bit of a social experiment.”

— Aimee Lou Wood (GQ)

“I haven't stopped working since I left drama school, so I'm going to do the subversive thing and take a break at the biggest moment of my career. I want to process this, and let it soak in.”

— Aimee Lou Wood (The Hollywood Reporter)

“I spent a lot of my life worrying about being weird, and now I'm realizing it could be my superpower.”

— Aimee Lou Wood (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

Wood is set to star in the film adaptation of the novel 'Anxious People' co-starring Angelina Jolie, as well as play Pattie Boyd in a new Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes. She will also take on the lead role in a new television adaptation of the classic novel 'Jane Eyre'.

The takeaway

Aimee Lou Wood's breakout performance in 'The White Lotus' and her first-time SAG Actor Award nomination showcase her rising star power in Hollywood. Her reflections on the experience of filming the show and her plans to take a break amid her busy schedule ahead highlight her growth and maturity as an actress.