Sydney Sweeney isn’t slowing down any time soon.
The 27-year-old actress has quickly become one of Hollywood’s go-to names, and it’s not just because of her looks or breakout role in Euphoria. She’s choosing roles that push her to the edge-and she likes it that way.
“In general, if something scares me, then usually I’m going to do it, because that means I’m challenging myself,” Sydney told W Magazine. That mindset is what’s driven her to take on complex characters, often requiring intense emotional or physical transformation.
But despite being confident on screen, Sydney admits she struggles with stage fright. “I do have really bad stage fright. I’m getting better now, but I give enormous credit to anybody who does theatre or live talk shows. I’m terrified by both,” she shared.
Interestingly, what makes her nervous in front of a live audience doesn’t apply to nude scenes. “I don’t get nervous [about shooting nude scenes]. I think that the female body is a very powerful thing. And I’m telling my character’s story, so I owe it to them to tell it well and to do what needs to be done,” she explained.
Sydney’s next big challenge? Playing former boxing champion Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic directed by David Michod. Martin made history in the ’90s as one of the first prominent female boxers, famously landing the cover of Sports Illustrated and fighting on Mike Tyson’s undercard. Her story took a dark turn when her husband, who was also her trainer, tried to kill her after her rise to fame.
Michod described the film as “a wild mix of inspiring underdog sports-world story and personal saga.” He praised Sydney’s dedication to the role. “Sydney trained her butt off to play the part,” he said. “The beauty of Sydney is that she turned up to work every day with her tail wagging, ready to go. No matter how tough it was, she was like a ray of sunshine.”
And while audiences might be used to seeing her in a polished, glamorous look, this role shows a whole new side. “I was stunned by the change in her appearance,” Michod said, recalling a FaceTime call with Sweeney. “I had only seen her as an adorable, tough moppet with late-’80s hair, ready to box.”
Apparently, the ring was where Sydney felt most alive. “Sydney was happiest when she was in the ring punching and being punched,” Michod added. That contrast between her red carpet persona and her gritty on-screen transformation is exactly the kind of challenge Sydney craves-the kind that scares her just enough to keep going.
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