A leading actress of the new generation, Sydney Sweeney always challenges herself by playing the best roles. Ruling both TV and film with works like Euphoria and Anyone But You, she has made her name in the list of top Hollywood stars. From Cassie to Pippa, Sweeney has never failed to impress with her onscreen presence. On her 27th birthday, we are looking at her top 10 performances. Let’s find out!
10. Clementine (2019)
Much of Clementine, directed by Lara Gallagher, revolves around the romantic relationship between two women. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. A girl named Karen (Otmara Marrero) is going through a difficult time in her romantic life when she meets another girl named Lana (Sydney Sweeney).
Unexpectedly, the two begin a complicated but fascinating relationship. Although the film’s overall story was both trite and boring, Sweeney’s performance impressed both critics and fans.
9. Nocturne (2020)
Sydney Sweeney’s performance was particularly captivating in the horror drama Nocturne. Her character, Julie, is a jealous and spiteful pianist who is extremely indifferent to her sister’s extraordinary musical talent. Julie wants to go to the same great music school as her sister.
Driven by the evil presence of a former piano student and driven by evil desires, Julie becomes embroiled in a dangerous rivalry with her sister. Sweeney does a wonderful job of portraying the character’s descent into jealousy and obsession.
8. The Voyeurs (2021)
The Voyeurs is the story of Pippa (Sydney Sweeney) and Thomas (Justice Smith), a couple who have recently moved into an apartment that Pippa is very excited about. Soon after moving in, they realize they can see inside the apartment building across the street.
The pair begin spying on people living in neighboring apartments, but as the film reaches its thrilling conclusion, they discover the shocking truth, leaving them horrified. Swinney’s rise to fame is clearly reflected in his exceptional acting.
7. Sharp Objects (2018)
Adapted from Gillian Flynn’s novel, Sharp Objects is an HBO miniseries consisting of 8 episodes. Sydney Sweeney’s character, Alice, meets Camille, played by Amy Adams, in a mental hospital. Both characters are self-harming patients in the facility.
Although Sweeney played a supporting role, her portrayal was pivotal in highlighting the turmoil of Camille’s upbringing, which was shaped by various emotional triggers. Although this was not one of Sweeney’s earliest roles, she delivered a standout performance that contributed to the rapid rise of her career.
6. Night Teeth (2021)
The vampire-horror film Night Teeth presents the theme of demonic characters hiding behind divine beauty. Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox played the two lead vampires, though the film took a less graphic approach to the genre. However, audiences were surprised to see that both actresses only got a few minutes of screen time despite being featured in key roles.
Though the film was somewhat confusing, the fierce ensemble of actors certainly held the audience’s attention. This role further demonstrates how Sydney Sweeney continues to explore a variety of genres in her career, never shying away from playing unconventional characters.
5. Reality (2023)
Next, Sydney Sweeney played real-life US Air Force veteran and former NSA translator, Reality Winner. Accused of leaking sensitive information to the Russians, her character faces significant turmoil.
Directed by Tina Satter, the film features much of the dialogue based on the actual FBI transcript from Reality’s formal interrogation. Considered one of Sweeney’s best performances, his performance received critical acclaim and helped the film receive positive reviews.
4. Everything Sucks (2018)
Set in 1996, this TV show revolves around a group of high school students who aren’t exactly the most popular. The drama club, along with other students from the audio-visual department, come together to make a movie for their school presentation.
Although Sweeney is not the main character, he shines in the role of a theater student and becomes the boyfriend of one of the lead female characters. Unfortunately, fans were disappointed when the show was canceled after only one season.
3. Euphoria (2019-)
Euphoria’s Cassie Howard is arguably Sydney Sweeney’s most popular character. Cassie is a beautiful girl at school who has suffered traumatic experiences in her life, including a strained relationship with her father. She is initially a close friend of Maddie (Alexa Demie), but the drama escalates in Season 2 when she begins a secret sexual relationship with Maddie’s ex-boyfriend Nate (Jacob Elordi).
This iconic scene of Maddie and Cassie’s confrontation went viral on social media, sparking debates among fans on whether they were “Team Maddie” or “Team Cassie”. Ultimately, it all comes down to one thing: how great Sweeney’s performance was. This role earned her widespread recognition and was potentially a major breakthrough in her acting career.
2. The White Lotus (2021)
Sweeney’s character, Olivia Mossbacher, in this HBO series is entitled and cruel. The actress has played this role with great depth, demonstrating the versatility of her skills as an actor. The story revolves around several characters staying at a luxurious resort called the Lotus Inn.
Several circumstances play a key role in the lives of these individuals as they face an unexpected end. Sweeney appeared only in season one. The series received good reviews, particularly Sweeney’s portrayal.
1. Anyone But You (2023)
The contemporary romantic comedy Anyone But You stars Sydney Sweeney as Bea and Glen Powell as Ben. After their wonderful evening date, when Bea leaves without telling him the next morning, Ben tells his friend something-not-so-nice about her, not knowing that Bea has overheard it all.
But when both of their sisters got engaged and planned a destination wedding in Australia, they were forced to negotiate. Their chemistry in this movie was extraordinary, and Sweeney’s versatility earned a lot of love for her performance. This movie is the best romantic getaway for the upcoming holiday season.
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