The unhappy love story of Rick and Chelsea definitely impacted the third season of The White Lotus, especially due to its tragic ending. And the world fell in love with the sweet hippie who had a savior complex, making Aimee Lou Wood the big star of the year.

The 31-year-old actress, who was already adored by fans of Sex Education, is still available on Netflix, where she debuted on TV as the novice baker Aimee Gibbs, and has been growing in her appearances in movies and TV (she also stars in the drama Toxic Town on Netflix), but it is certainly as Walton Goggins‘ romantic partner that we will remember her. As more projects are coming, we will have several opportunities to see her again.

Aimee Lou was born in Manchester, England, into a middle-class family. Her sister, Emily Wood, is a professional makeup artist, and Aimee always wanted to act. Before enrolling at RADA, she was already a standout in local theater, gaining experience that contributed to her solid foundation in acting.

After graduating, she worked in theater until joining the cast of Sex Education in 2019, for which she won the BAFTA for Best Actress in a Comedy in 2020. From there, she also entered the film industry, starring in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Living (alongside Bill Nighy). Living in London for many years, until 2020 she was dating her Sex Education co-star, Connor Swindells, who played Adam Groff in the series.

One of the things that irritates Aimee Lou, but which is also part of her authenticity and transparency, is her experiences with body dysmorphia, revealing that she has dealt with this condition throughout her life, and, of course, her teeth. In the series The White Lotus, when Chelsea and Chloe meet, Greg/Gary’s girlfriend compliments Chelsea’s teeth, one of the things that is unfortunately always mentioned as soon as Aimee Lou is on screen. They give the actress unique physical characteristics, and she insists on refusing to change them. She, who sings in musicals and dances flamenco, still has a lot to show us.

Aimee Lou Wood’s great talent is to mix comedy and drama in an authentic and sensitive way. The fact that 2025 has been her year is because, in addition to The White Lotus, Aimee Lou is alongside Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) in Toxic Town, available on Netflix, which is a series based on a true story.

Set in the 1980s, it recalls how a chemical factory in Corby was accused of causing various diseases, especially in children, due to toxic pollution and the leaking of dangerous substances. Many of these children were born with congenital deformities or suffered from various diseases caused by exposure to these substances. The mothers of these children, many of whom had complicated health and financial conditions, came together to try to hold the authorities and the company accountable for the pollution and the damage caused to their children’s health. This movement became a true David vs. Goliath, as they faced a powerful industry and a legal system that initially seemed unwilling to listen to their complaints. Aimee Lou is a standout in the series, a testament to how she can make us both enchanted and cry.

The actress is currently about to release the romantic comedy-drama Film Club, which has a script co-written with actor Ralph Davis (House of the Dragon and Big Boys). In it, she and her best friend run a weekly film club in her mother’s garage, but of course, she discovers that she loves him just when he has to leave town. And to think that her debut could have been in Euphoria! That’s right, she auditioned for the role of “Lily” (now played by Tanya Reynolds) and wasn’t chosen, but that’s how the unforgettable Aimee Gibbs from Sex Education came about.

Aimee Lou Wood’s success is undeniable and goes beyond her on-screen roles. Her honesty in talking about her own insecurities has made her even more admired and authentic. We’ll definitely be following her career closely. There’s no doubt that 2025 is just the beginning of a brilliant trajectory for her.