Aimee Lou Wood Sets the Record Straight on White Lotus Speculation and Embraces New Ventures

Just when you thought the talk about The White Lotus season three drama was finally going to fade, Aimee Lou Wood stepped in to clear the air. She reunited with her co-star Walton Goggins. This happened after weeks of speculation about a secret feud, Instagram blocking, and all sorts of online whispers. It seems we will be discussing the behind-the-scenes stories of The White Lotus for a very long time.

In case you were ready to put this whole messy story to bed, let me remind you how it all started. The rumors began when people on Reddit noticed Goggins seemed to have unfollowed and blocked Wood on Instagram. Then, Jason Isaacs, another co-star, kept talking about "tensions and difficulties" on set. Meanwhile, Goggins himself said he and Wood had become "enmeshed" while playing Rick and Chelsea on the show. At one point, even Goggins' wife apparently said something about it. Things got even stranger when Goggins liked a clip of an Saturday Night Live skit that Wood had accused of making fun of her looks. He then showed up to host the show himself. It truly seemed like a full-blown celebrity drama unfolding. But now, it sounds like the actors are actually on very, very good terms.

The White Lotus "Feud" Gets A Public Airing As Co-Stars Reassure Fans Of Their Bond

Walton Goggins And Aimee Lou Wood Share What Really Happened In Their Shared Interview

According to reports, Goggins and Wood started their interview with a long hug that turned into a little dance. This definitely sounds like what perfectly normal co-workers do right? "There is no feud," Goggins said. "I adore, I love this woman madly, and she is so important to me." He then turned to Wood, clearly emotional. "This is Goldie Hawn. This is Meg Ryan. She can do anything, and she will. You watch what the next 20 years of her experience will be. I’ll be on an island, I think Greece. But she’s special. There is no feud. She is love, and I know that I am that to her. We care about each other very deeply."

When asked about the Instagram situation Goggins admitted to unfollowing Wood. He blamed it on being bad at saying goodbyes. "I needed to just back away from everyone," he explained. He said that "Rick means everything to me, and Chelsea means everything to me. And so that’s what I needed to do for me to process all of this." I take that to mean that if he had just used the "mute" button instead we might not have had all this public confusion. He also added that he had not spoken to anyone else from the cast because he "couldn't handle it." He stated he did not care if people judged his process.

For her part Wood said the huge reaction to Goggins' unfollow was a bad sign about our cultural priorities. She said she thought about setting things straight but felt the story had already gone wild. "Why is everyone obsessing over Instagram? That is irrelevant. We don't give a shite about Instagram," Wood said. So it seems the drama was mostly a creation of public interest and less about a real conflict between the actors. They even re-followed each other on Instagram during the interview. "It's all so ridiculous," Goggins said. "It's just saying goodbye to this character so that now Aimee and I will be friends for fucking ever."

Aimee Lou Wood Steps Into The Spotlight For A New Venmo Campaign

The Actress Shows Off Her Range In A Different Kind Of Role Off The Television Screen

Beyond the speculation about her on-screen relationships, Aimee Lou Wood is also making moves in the advertising world. Venmo wants people to use its app for more than just splitting meal costs. They want users to pay for many other things. The PayPal-owned social payments platform recently released a new ad. It features Patrick Schwarzenegger and Aimee Lou Wood. The ad asks people to use the app more often. In the 60-second commercial, the White Lotus stars show all the different things users can pay for with Venmo. This includes rideshares, music records, groceries, clothes, or even drinks on a flight.

Schwarzenegger and Wood dance through different stores and events. A Venmo-themed version of Black Sheep’s 1991 hit "The Choice Is Yours" plays: “You can Venmo this, or you can Venmo that.” The brand worked with 72andSunny on this marketing push. "Everybody I know uses Venmo," Schwarzenegger said. "As an entrepreneur, I’m really serious about my rewards game, so it’s a win I can earn cash back when I pay with the Venmo Debit Card. I love a rewards hack."

Wood also shared her thoughts saying "Hanging out with my lovely friend, Patrick, I quickly found out that Venmo is a go-to way for people in the States to send money to friends, but it’s so much more than that." She continued, "As an Aquarius, I tend to be quite clever with money, so I love that you can earn some serious cash back when you spend your balance with the Venmo Debit Card—that means another astrology reading for me!” Geoff Seeley, PayPal's chief marketing officer, noted that Venmo has become a verb in the U.S. People say "Venmo me" to mean sending or asking for money. Seeley wants to use celebrity appeal and a catchy song to make people think of Venmo for even more payments. This is the third celebrity-led ad Seeley has overseen in the last nine months. All of them use a classic song given a new spin for the company's messages. Will Ferrell previously sang versions of Fleetwood Mac’s "Everywhere" and "Go Your Own Way" for PayPal ads.

Looking Ahead To Aimee Lou Wood's Continued Presence On Screen And In Public

What Does The Future Hold For This Talented Actress Beyond Her Famous Roles?

Seeley's main audience for the new Venmo campaign includes Gen Z and younger millennials. These groups make up most of Venmo’s 64 million monthly users. They want more abilities from their payment apps. In 2022, Venmo made a deal with Amazon to let shoppers pay with Venmo. Since then, it has made this option available to all U.S.-based companies with online stores. It is now on TikTok Shop, Uber, Instacart, and Domino’s. To encourage people to sign up for its debit card, which came out in 2018, Venmo is offering 15% cash back this summer for certain purchases at Sephora, Walmart, Lyft, McDonald’s, and Walgreens. This shows that Wood is now connected with a major brand. It gives her a different kind of public presence beyond her acting roles.

Venmo’s revenue grew 20% compared to the previous year in the first quarter of 2025. Total payment volume for the Pay with Venmo integration was up 50%. The number of people who have a Venmo debit card and use it every month increased by 40%. This growth also helps PayPal's advertising side, which started late in 2024. This business sells ad space across PayPal, Venmo, and Honey. It lets advertisers target audiences from those apps across the internet. The ad with Wood will run on TV during the NBA Finals. The bigger campaign will show up on streaming platforms, podcasts, gaming sites, social media, and rideshare services. All of this indicates Aimee Lou Wood is a sought-after public figure.

I guess we can just put the "feud" talk down to them being two very serious actors. They certainly gave us all something to talk about for a while. Aimee Lou Wood's recent projects show she is moving beyond her White Lotus character. She is a talented actress taking on new roles. It will be interesting to see what she does next.