Starting her acting career with brief roles in shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Pretty Little Liars, Sydney Sweeney rose to prominence for her portrayal of Cassie Howard in the HBO drama Euphoria, which earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination. The actress has since continued to excel in the film industry with projects like The White Lotus and films such as Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, along with the recent romantic comedy hit, Anyone But You.
However, her path to success wasn’t without challenges, as the 26-year-old actress has opened up about the challenges of pursuing an acting career she revealed that even her family was skeptical about her career choice.
Sydney Sweeney’s Reflected on Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Acting
In a recent conversation with her Madame Web co-star Celeste O’Connor, Sydney Sweeney discussed the challenges and perceptions about pursuing a career in acting, particularly when coming from a family without connections to the industry.
Asking her co-star about her aspirations to be an actress, The White Lotus star reflected on how navigating through the industry can be overwhelming, especially “when you’re young and a female.” “When you have a family that’s not connected, it’s very daunting,” she expressed
Sweeney also explained that it leads struggling artists to accept whatever opportunities come their way, regardless of the stability or long-term prospects. The Emmy-nominated actress could be referring to the initial years of her career when she had limited or small roles in shows like Criminal Minds, and Grey’s Anatomy, among others.
“You’re taking anything you can get as it comes. No one in my family looked at it as a stable job,” she shared during her conversation with O’Connor for Interview Magazine. Sweeney landed her first prominent role in the comedy-drama, Everything Sucks! and has since become one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood.
Sydney Sweeney’s Family Continued to Support Her
Sydney Sweeney has also been very open about her family’s constant support on her journey to fame and success. In an interview with Women’s Health, the actress opened up about the financial struggles she and her family endured.
“I watched my parents lose a lot,” she shared as she recalled the difficult times that led to filing for bankruptcy and losing their home. And their struggles made her more determined to gain success as an actress. “It was hard because they were supporting my dream.” the Anyone But You actress said before adding, “I didn’t want to fail them.”
She also shared that her mother’s unwavering support and encouragement instilled a sense of independence and self-reliance in her from a young age. And despite the challenges, her family continued to support the actress. Sweeney later bought back her great-grandparents’ home, which they had to sell due to financial struggles.
