Aimee Lou Wood: The girl from ‘Sex Education’ who faced bullying and many insecurities because of her appearance

One of the stars of Sex Education She confessed how she was bullied because of her appearance when she was just a teenager. Aimee Lou Wood became one of the most celebrated actresses in recent months by being part of the hit Netflix series. However, before he had to overcome certain insecurities.

In June, Wood won a BAFTA for her talent, but despite her incredible success and the millions of followers who idolize her, the actress declared that she was tormented for years when she was younger, and just a few months ago, she decided to face the culprit. of the bullying which he suffered through much of his adolescence.

He used to call me Bugs Bunny all the time. I texted him and he told me that he always thought about what he did and felt very guilty. It was like a catharsis.

Although the apology was more than enough for the actress, in her past there are still moments that marked her forever. He suffered from anorexia and bulimia while studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and it was because of a group of peers who offered help that Wood decided to take therapy to deal with his eating disorder.

He used to tell me Bugs Bunny all the time

When my teammates confronted me, I felt betrayed. How could they do something like that to me? But they were right. I’ve always been the type of person who likes to please people. Suddenly, I was no longer eating or had this feeling of wanting to make me feel sick. It was because I had compromised my own integrity, I did not express what I really felt, so it was like an accumulation of everything.

Her insecurities and being afraid to speak her mind are one of the reasons why Aimee used to believe that she couldn’t get important roles because of the way she looked, especially because of her teeth or the kind of beauty she has.

He used to tell me Bugs Bunny all the time

First I added to be Lily. I thought the role of a nerdy girl was better for me because I don’t look like the pretty girls on TV. I thought the casting directors were being nice when they asked me if I wanted to audition for the role of Aimee. I didn’t think I could get the part because I don’t have that conventional beauty.

But after years of therapy, Aimee Lou has managed to have great job opportunities. In fact, the movie just finished shooting. Living. Of course, the actress has one thing for sure: She is no longer willing to let her feelings take a back seat, because she knows perfectly well that the most important thing is to let what she feels flow and say what she thinks.

Aimee Lou Wood

Now I cry all the time. If I read a poem that moves me, I am shedding tears. It’s like an impulse. I feel very connected to myself and I am not ashamed. I think that’s what life is about, being happy, sad, bitter. All at the same time.

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