Aimee Lou Wood is embracing beauty in all its imperfection

Instagram and Twitter are fawning over Aimee Lou Wood and so are we. And how can we not? Her supersized smile and doe eyes have bewitched us. But it's her gap-toothed appearance that has become the centre of online chatter. Why, you ask? It's because imperfect teeth are slowly becoming extinct, especially on-screen. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood stars, celebrities are obsessed with perfectly aligned teeth; thanks to modern dentistry, they aren't very difficult to get or highly costly either.

The 80s and 90s were a time period before surgical and cosmetic procedures were embraced as much as they are today. In a world without Botox, individual differences in beauty were cherished and celebrated. Many celebrities' unique physical characteristics became synonymous with the person themselves, such as Julia Roberts for her wide lips and Cameron Diaz for her blushed cheeks, which happen to be caused by rosacea.

By the 2000s, any appearances that didn't match the beauty standard were corrected surgically. This led to a perfect appearance for all celebrities and the attempt to do the same by their fans. So Aimee Lou Wood naturally caught her attention as she flaunted her perfectly imperfect teeth on and off-screen. We are collectively in awe of her embracing her distinctive teeth, as she is giving us a boost of inspiration to not always look for perfection when it comes to our physical appearances.

The Sex Education actress knows that her natural smile is actually an important asset to her, as her distinctive feature makes her stand out well among masses of celebrities. Her unique physical characteristic makes her instantly recognisable, and her decision to keep her natural teeth adds a layer of relatability to her persona that we love.

Having said that, Aimee Lou Wood's most important asset is her acting ability; she is tired of talking about her teeth. While it's refreshing to see someone in Hollywood embracing their natural and unique appearances, The White Lotus star is tired of answering questions about her teeth wherever she goes. While being interviewed by The Sunday Times, she said that she would like to talk about her character, not her "gnashers".

Not to say she is the only celebrity in modern times that does not adhere to set beauty standards. Fans love the distinctive features of celebrities such as Halle Bailey, Anya Taylor-Joy, Elizabeth Olsen and the list goes on. These celebrities remind us to embrace our natural selves and not think too much before posting those selfies.