Secret Details About Sydney Sweeney's Life That Will Make You Cry
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00:00Secret details about Sidney Sweeney's life that will make you cry.
00:03Sidney Sweeney admitted she only had $800 in the bank during a certain point of her Hollywood career.
00:09Apparently all the kids were upset that I was able to miss so many days of school and still succeed.
00:14I think it's really important for people to see how words actually affect people.
00:20Her family wasn't well off at the start.
00:22Sidney Sweeney didn't come from a cushy Hollywood background.
00:24She spent her childhood in Spokane, Washington in which she described as a pretty ordinary life until her acting dreams changed everything.
00:33I was on your driver's license.
00:35That's right.
00:35Okay, well I lied.
00:38Her father worked in the hospitality industry and her mother was once a criminal defense lawyer who left her career behind to raise a family.
00:45No one was rolling in the cash, but they got by just fine.
00:48When Sidney decided she wanted to act, the entire family packed up and headed to Los Angeles so she could pursue roles.
00:54My parents drove me from Spokane to Los Angeles just to audition and I'm so grateful to them for believing in me.
00:59This move was a huge strain financially and they couldn't afford a house so they lived in a motel room.
01:05According to her, she shared a bed with her mom while her dad and her younger brother slept on a couch.
01:09The family's money troubles only got worse.
01:11They eventually lost the house they owned back home.
01:13Sidney admitted to Women's Health that watching her parents lose a lot was devastating.
01:17Still, she refused to quit.
01:19She juggled small-time gigs like working a tour at a Universal Studios or babysitting while auditioning for tiny acting parts.
01:25It wasn't enough to keep them stable and they ended up filing for bankruptcy.
01:29She had to get the police involved in a situation in middle school.
01:32Pursuing an acting career as a middle school kid already set you apart and for Sidney, it opened the floodgates of mean girl behavior.
01:38Kids at her school started making fun of her for thinking she could be the next big star and it escalated into intense torment.
01:44Things got so ugly, her parents took away her phone to protect her from nasty voicemails.
01:48Classmates left, basically tearing her down any ambition she had.
01:52Even the authorities had to be called in to address the bullying, which is wild but speaks to how unfortunate the environment became.
01:58Other issues made it all worse.
01:59Sidney said she developed earlier than other girls, which led to teasing about her figure.
02:04She also battled acne, once covering her face in toothpaste to clear her skin only to break out in painful rashes.
02:10High school in LA didn't fix things.
02:11She drove an old, hand-me-down Volvo from her grandparents, surrounded by classmates with thrash BMWs and Range Rovers.
02:17At one point, she recalls going on a date where the boy's parents wouldn't let her park in their driveway because she wasn't fancy enough.
02:22She blamed herself for her parents' divorce.
02:24While the family was trying to keep Sidney's Hollywood dream alive, finances spiraled, tensions escalated, and her parents' marriage unraveled.
02:31Sidney was just a teenager when they officially split.
02:34She's been open about feeling like it was her fault.
02:36Her younger brother, Trent, also blamed her, saying it was all because they moved to LA for her acting.
02:40Even though her parents insisted it wasn't on her, she told Cosmopolitan that in her mind, it was.
02:45Her sense of guilt fueled her determination.
02:47She told Variety that her parents had sacrificed so much for her dream that she felt compelled to prove it was all worth it.
02:52She wanted to show them that even though their marriage collapsed, their daughter was going to succeed in Hollywood.
02:57She used relationships as a form of an escapism.
03:00You'd think a young actress under so much stress might go off partying, but Sidney's approach to rebelling was different.
03:05She avoided the usual pitfall. She had a family history of problems there, but threw herself into relationships.
03:10Talking to C Magazine, she explained that her parents shielded her from the raw truths of their money problems and eventual split, leaving her feeling resentful.
03:18In that emotional storm, she searched for validation or comfort with guys who weren't necessarily good for her.
03:23She admitted to Cosmopolitan that she sometimes jumped into unfortunate or even risky relationships, hoping to ease her sense of emptiness.
03:31It didn't always help her situation, but she saw no alternative.
03:34She described it as running into the arms of guys to fill the void caused by a broken family life back home.
03:40So, it took a really long time for her to make it big.
03:42If you think Sidney was an overnight success after a couple of auditions, think again.
03:47She spent around 8 or 9 years hearing rejection after rejection before anyone took notice.
03:52She landed tiny gigs on major shows like Heroes or 90210, but for the most part, she was walking into 5 or 10 auditions a week and leaving without a callback.
04:00I always believed that if you have a plan B, you're prepared to fail, she told Women's Health, so she never gave herself a fallback.
04:06That's a lot of pressure for a young performer, plus the endless no thanks from casting directors.
04:10Doubt always hovered in the background.
04:12She was told to reduce her size or was deemed the wrong hair color, yet she pressed on, eventually landing Euphoria, The White Lotus, other major parts that finally put her in the spotlight.
04:21Some scenes she was asked to do were too far.
04:24Anyone who's watched Euphoria knows Sidney Cassie gets dressed in reverse more than once.
04:28But those scenes felt safe because the HBO show used an intimacy coordinator.
04:32She could openly communicate with the showrunner Sam Levinston about her comfort level.
04:36Earlier projects, though, weren't as supportive.
04:38She revealed to The Independent that she sometimes walked away from set wanting to scrub herself raw, especially when certain directors refused to alter a scene she considered unnecessary or weird.
04:47She was left feeling gross and powerless just so they could get a shot.
04:50She's also pointed out that some fans only focus on her body rather than the layered performance she's giving, which stings for someone who's worked so hard to be taken seriously.
04:58She went viral after trolls made fun of her.
05:01In 2021, Sidney discovered she was trending on X because a bunch of people had posted mean comments about her appearance, labeling her weird-looking or looking like a Muppet.
05:09She went on Instagram Live, tears in her eyes, telling fans she's a real person with real feelings.
05:13Some people accused her of fishing for attention, but Sidney insisted she only wanted folks to see how damaging words could be.
05:18Disgusting.
05:19She is so beautiful.
05:20I don't even understand how people have the nerve.
05:22The toll was so big that she felt like she needed to speak out, explaining basically that people have given up on life for far less than what she went through.
05:29She feels that Hollywood also encourages people to betray their friends.
05:33In an interview, Sidney hinted that life behind the scenes isn't all supportive co-stars and glam squad.
05:37She told The Hollywood Reporter that the business often pushes people to betray each other.
05:42It's built to make you backstab people, she said.
05:44Despite working on casts like Euphoria, Sidney says they don't really talk about industry politics or the competitive environment.
05:50She can send some people being fake nice, so she tries to keep her circle small.
05:54She could not afford to take a break even after big roles.
05:57Landing roles in Euphoria, White Lotus, and Few Indie Darlings might seem like a jackpot,
06:02but streaming deals don't pay the way old school network gigs used to.
06:05And residuals, they're just not the same.
06:08So brand campaigns, sponsorships, and magazine shoots help plug the gap while she tries to maintain an actual acting career.
06:14She went through a lot after her co-star passed away.
06:16In July 2023, Euphoria co-star Angus Cloud passed away at 25.
06:20Sidney posted a series of heartfelt photos on Instagram saying it was the hardest thing she's ever had to post.
06:25Even though Cassie and Fez didn't share that many scenes behind the camera, they built a close bond.
06:29She reminisced about their silly times together, telling fans she wished she could have one more hug and another 7-Eleven run with him.
06:35As if having your personal tragedies commented on by the tabloids wasn't enough,
06:38Sidney was once under review in 2024 when paparazzi snapped candid pics of her in a bikini at home.
06:44People on social media labeled her frumpy and made nasty comments.
06:48She responded by editing together a witty Instagram post with a montage of remarks,
06:52then cutting to footage of her intense boxing workouts essentially showing the haters she's stronger than their petty insults.
06:58She's set to portray boxer Kristi Martin in an upcoming biopic, and I'm looking forward to it.
07:02People cannot stand the newest and biggest thing in Hollywood.
07:07Some are even claiming that Sidney Sweeney is the new Jennifer Aniston.
07:11I hate the way that I love you!
07:16As she's taken rise as one of Hollywood's most talked about young stars.
07:21And while she's received considerable acclaim for her acting, she's also faced significant criticism.
07:27Oh my god, who's surprised? The internet, huh?
07:30So where does all this negativity towards Hollywood's newest star, Sidney Sweeney, actually stem from?
07:35Let's take a deep dive into it, shall we?
07:37There's no way we can convince anyone we actually like each other.
07:41Well, some of the backlash directed at Sidney revolves around her decently aristocratic uprising.
07:46Sorry, did I say uprising? I meant upbringing.
07:48Before her rise to fame, as she came from a small town in Spokane, Washington, and her family actually owns several businesses in the area.
07:56See, back in 2022, Sidney's mom made a Facebook post announcing that she actually bought a new home for her daughter as a gift.
08:04And this post obviously sparked a lot of backlash on social media, with some people arguing that Sidney portrays herself as a more working class and modest person than her actual background is.
08:15That's a good idea. I would love that.
08:18And Lisa King Sweeney, Sidney's mother, shared on Facebook,
08:21Oh, so this happened today. I bought my baby girl a house. It's the best day ever.
08:25Guys, can we not just let a family have a cool accomplishment?
08:28In the post, there were pics of Sidney Sweeney happily embracing her parents, hugging, celebrating,
08:33and of course, the usual critics and trolls of the internet argued that buying a home for a 24-year-old is not typical behavior,
08:39and that Sidney should be more transparent about her comfortable upbringing.
08:42It's no big deal. I'm just pointing out the facts.
08:45Some actually connect this directly to Sidney Sweeney's role in Euphoria, where she portrayed a working class teenager who was struggling to support her family.
08:53And fans debate whether Sidney shares the same background as her character, Cassie.
08:57My question is, who cares? Isn't that the whole point of Hollywood? We act, people.
09:02Uh, where are you from?
09:04New York.
09:05Ultimately, people believe that Sidney Sweeney misrepresents herself as a more humble and financially challenged person than she actually is,
09:12which obviously leads to a ton of public animosity.
09:15And see, although they're not billionaires, Sidney Sweeney's family is actually decently well-off,
09:20and they own various small businesses around their hometown.
09:23Records show that there are companies registered to the family,
09:26which includes some industries such as contracting, construction, rentals for events, food service, and even real estate.
09:33And alongside all these criticisms of Sidney Sweeney's background,
09:36people obviously are quick to jump the gun and scrutinize Sidney's perspectives that she's shared in interviews regarding her hard work as well as opportunity, and even poverty.
09:46In a 2022 interview, that rhymes,
09:49Sidney mentioned,
10:07Also, who cares?
10:09You think every single actor has to make it from a,
10:11Oh my god, I have to support my family with breadcrumbs.
10:14This isn't Aladdin, people.
10:15Some people are just talented and put in the work to act, and they grew up middle class.
10:19And some people interpret this as Sidney Sweeney discounting the privilege that afforded her opportunities,
10:24but at the end of the day, she's a talented actress.
10:27And she's actually been pretty well-spoken about the matter, and to use some big boy words here,
10:31the backlash against Sidney Sweeney reflects the modern tribalism fueling animosity between identity groups,
10:37I think that meant tribalism,
10:39where critics attack her with exaggerated language.
10:41And Sidney Sweeney's critics also use disproportionate language,
10:45and it honestly just creates this division that we don't need.
10:48And her family's purchase of one house is labeled as extremely privileged,
10:52and her flawed perspectives are interpreted as evidence of a hidden affluence,
10:56and viewpoints become more extreme,
10:57tribalism intensifies,
10:59and Sidney transitions from a complex individual to either a saint for supporters or a two-faced villain for critics.
11:03Okay.
11:04Basically, Sidney Sweeney's rising fame has brought both significant praise and backlash.
11:08Critics argue that she downplays her privileged background,
11:11and that her perspectives on success and opportunity are basically just not to be taken seriously.
11:16However, the intensity that actually surrounds these issues just breeds too many conflicts for me to quite understand.
11:22Sidney's portrayed as either a saint or a villain,
11:24but it's not that simple.
11:25Just because she got a home as a gift, which I understand is a little bit of a privilege,
11:30guys, like, come on, that doesn't mean that we have to take away from her skills as an actress.
11:35Celebrity insider Jessica Chin King says,
11:37whether or not you dislike Sidney Sweeney, you can't deny her talent.
11:40She's an incredibly talented actress who's put a lot of work into her craft,
11:44she's beautiful,
11:45and she's a rising star who's climbing the rankings super fast,
11:48which can breed jealousy amongst certain people.
11:51And you know what, Jess? I genuinely agree with you.
11:53It's classic.
11:54Hate us if you ain't us.
11:56And let me tell you,
11:57for the most part, when it comes to Sidney Sweeney,
11:59they ain't us.