Few names are as talked about in and out of Hollywood as Sidney Sweeney.
From her rise on the controversial Sam Levinson show euphoria About her recent role in the romantic comedy revival anyone but you and Marvel’s madame web Along with Dakota Johnson, Sweeney seems to be everywhere.
But as her fame has grown, so has controversy.
Sweeney faces cheating rumors anyone but you Co-star Glen Powell allegedly lied about working as a tour guide at Universal Studios, resulting in The End of Wakeness, according to conservatives. Saturday night live.
Much of her buzz and controversy stems from the discussion, judgment, and consumption of one thing: her body.
As Sidney Sweeney pointed out during a featured speaker session at South by Southwest on March 12, she is frequently targeted by people online.
“My DMs are not a safe place,” she said in response to an audience question. “They have no respect.”
However, at just 26 years old, her accomplishments in the industry have gone largely unappreciated. A shining gem outside of the oft-discussed Nepo baby realm, Sweeney grew up in a working-class family in the small town of Spokane, Washington.she went narrates her struggles aloud She seems to be very successful in public, but to earn enough money as an actor. After she landed her breakout roles in shows like; sharp things and white lotusShe is currently focusing on producing.
Sweeney said she had to convince her parents to let her audition for an independent film being produced in Spokane when she was 10 years old. So naturally, she created her five-year business plan to present to them. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business and this teaches her how to navigate in Hollywood.
“I’m a business person,” she said. “You are a business. Every actor is his own company.”
Sweeney’s main purpose in his career is to do things that scare her and her. saturday night live The performance was one of those terrifying experiences. Even though Mr. Sweeney is an actor, he said he has extreme stage fright.
“It was scary, guys. It was so scary,” she said of her March 2 guest appearance. She said: “My mouth is dry. I’m having a panic attack thinking about it. But it was so much fun.”
In many ways, that fear continues even as Sweeney is set to play Cecilia in the Nun horror film. spotless, She also produced it. Sweeney has described the character as the most “scary” character ever, and the film, which will premiere at the SXSW Film & Television Festival on March 12, has been a long time coming.
Sweeney first auditioned for the role at age 16. Although she did not get the role, her industry fell into purgatory immediately after her film. However, since 2014, Sweeney has risen to stardom and she founded her production company, Fifty Fifty Films. Thanks to her efforts, the project actually became a reality.
“I had to make it myself, and I didn’t know that when I was 16,” she said. “I look back now and say, ‘Sid, you Hooray. “
Although producers are often associated only as the name on a check, Sweeney has taken a more personal path, stating that he is the “parent” of his projects. “I’m involved from beginning to end.”
Sweeney wants to ensure her work is a level playing field, given the group effort it takes to produce movies and television shows. “I truly believe it takes everyone to create something. It’s not just one person,” she said. “I want to be 50-50 with all of my partners. I want to make sure that everyone has an equal deal and that everyone feels like they have an equal seat at the table.”
Fittingly, she also expressed endless gratitude to her collaborators who taught her important lessons that will help her move forward as an industry leader. She said: sharp things Director Jean-Marc Vallée (“He saw in me what I wanted others to see in themselves”), casting director David Rubin, and Netflix. Michael Mohan, director of the short-lived series Everything is terrible!as an empowering collaborator.
Mohan and Sweeney reunited for work spotless, He also served as a director. She credits Mohan with the following: Everything is terrible! Like the moment she found her voice on set. “She wanted to be a part of more than just acting,” she said.
And despite the creepy content of her DMs, Sweeney is here for true fans of her work. She says: “The reason I do this job is because I can connect with so many people through my characters.”
*First published: March 12, 2024, 5:30pm CDT
