Did Someone Really Tell Sydney Sweeney to Fix Her Face?
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Key Takeaways
- Sydney Sweeney faced industry pressure to conform to beauty standards.
- She enjoys playing complex characters that challenge audience perceptions.
- Filmmaker Mike White admired her natural screen presence during auditions.
- Paul Feig highlighted her savvy understanding of social media trends.
Los Angeles, Oct 28 (NationPress) Actress Sydney Sweeney has shared an experience where she was advised to “fix” her face and consider getting botox.
"I possess very strong eyebrow muscles. At one point, someone insisted I fix my face or I wouldn’t succeed. They suggested botox when I was just 16! There were also instances during auditions where I was reading my scene, and the casting director was distracted, munching on chips, making me feel like I wasn’t being taken seriously," Sweeney recounted to Variety.
She further elaborated on her affinity for portraying complex characters, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
Sweeney stated: "I naturally lean towards characters that are often regarded as unlikable, and I relish the challenge of encouraging the audience to empathize with them."
She gained recognition in the first season of The White Lotus, where Mike White, the creator and writer of the show, expressed his admiration for the actress during her initial audition.
He remarked: "There was something very genuine about her. She was incredibly likable, which was crucial because the role was quite unlikable in the script. In the editing room, it became clear that she had a unique presence on screen. No matter who was sharing the scene with her, my attention was always drawn to her. That kind of natural screen charisma is rare. She possesses it."
Filmmaker Paul Feig also praised the actress, noting her perceptiveness.
He commented: "She is perhaps one of the most self-assured individuals I’ve ever encountered — in a positive way. She’s very astute. While ‘savvy’ might imply calculation, she simply has a keen understanding of publicity, social media, and what resonates with audiences online."
“As we prepare for promotions, we often brainstorm ideas like, ‘Let’s do this trendy TikTok challenge.’ But she’s quick to point out, ‘No, that trend is outdated. Here’s what’s hot right now.’