Sydney Sweeney Slams Hollywood's 'Fake' Female Empowerment, Calls for Change Amid Industry Criticism
November 13, 2024She expressed disappointment over women in the industry undermining each other, particularly in response to disparaging remarks made by a female producer about her appearance and talent.
Sweeney described this behavior as a 'generational problem,' suggesting that competition for success leads women to believe that only one can succeed at a time.
Sweeney has previously shared her difficult journey in Hollywood, describing years of struggle and pressure starting from her teenage years.
She is currently working on a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, whom she describes as a trailblazer for women in boxing, and is actively training for the role.
Sweeney gained recognition for her role in HBO’s 'Euphoria' and has since aimed to showcase her broader acting abilities and production skills, establishing her own production company, Fifty-Fifty Films.
While she feels unsupported by some women in the industry, Sweeney credits her parents for their unwavering belief in her abilities.
Her comments have sparked a conversation, eliciting mixed reactions from the public, with some women supporting her views while others disagreed.
Despite her rising stardom, Sweeney has faced criticism, notably from a Hollywood producer who questioned her talent after the success of 'Anyone But You,' which grossed over $220 million.
Sweeney proposed that societal pressures force women and girls to see themselves as competitors for success, contributing to the toxic environment in Hollywood.
Looking ahead, she will reprise her role in 'Euphoria' in January 2025, following delays in production.
Sydney Sweeney, a 27-year-old actress, recently criticized the Hollywood narrative of 'women empowering women,' labeling it as 'fake' during an interview with Vanity Fair.
Her recent projects include starring and executive producing 'Anyone But You' and producing the horror movie 'Immaculate,' released in March 2024.
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BBC News • Nov 14, 2024
Sydney Sweeney: 'Women empowering other women in Hollywood is fake'Los Angeles Times • Nov 14, 2024
Sydney Sweeney blasts 'fake' female empowerment in Hollywood - Los Angeles TimesThe Independent • Nov 14, 2024
Sydney Sweeney calls out ‘fake’ female empowerment in Hollywood: ‘None of it’s happening’Fox News • Nov 14, 2024
Sydney Sweeney slams Hollywood's 'women empowering other women' message as 'fake'