Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney opens up about enacting nude scenes on-screen: ‘I don't get…'
Sweeney recently opened up to W Magazine about her comfort level with nude scenes. She revealed, 'I don't get nervous. 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 added.
She has done nude scenes in Euphoria and The Voyeurs, but said people rarely focused on her performance due to those scenes, she told The Independent in 2022. In contrast, her role in The White Lotus got her critical attention, as reported by Fox News.
Her latest role took things a step further - physically. Sweeney gained nearly 30 pounds to play legendary boxer Christy Martin. She focused on eating, weight training in the morning, kickboxing for two hours, and even more training at night.
Her body changed drastically, and she did not fit in any of her clothes. Sydney called the transformation 'empowering.'
Director David Michôd praised her grit and said the actress was 'a ray of sunshine' no matter how tough things got.
Also read:Sydney Sweeney opens up about gaining 30 pounds for Christy Martin biopic: 'B**bs got bigger and my butt got huge'
The challenge didn't end with the film. She had to drop the weight quickly to shoot Season 3 of Euphoria. Michôd was stunned when he saw her post-transformation. 'Sydney was happiest when she was in the ring, punching and being punched. It was shocking to see her being so glamorous,' he said.
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Critics online weren't always kind. In December 2024, Sweeney responded with a gym video montage on Instagram. The clip included rude comments, followed by her boxing hard and lifting weights. A bold sign at the end read: 'Just Don't Quit.'
She gained widespread fame through her roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus, and other popular shows and films.
No, Sydney Sweeney is not married.
She reportedly graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA.
One of her R-rated films is The Voyeurs, a 2021 thriller that features mature content and explores voyeurism.
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