Sidney Sweeney criticizes Hollywood's genuine attitude towards female empowerment.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the 27-year-old actress slammed the entertainment industry's idea of ”women empowering other women” as “fake.”
During a conversation with the outlet, Sweeney was asked about a past incident in which a female producer belittled the “Euphoria” star's looks and talent.
“It's very disheartening to see women tearing down other women, especially women who are successful in other areas of their industry, and who work so hard to help young talent achieve whatever their dreams are.” Especially when you see people trying to bash and discredit any job you do, even though you're working for them.'' That's what they did,'' Sweeney said.
Fans defend Hollywood star after Sidney Sweeney's producer called her 'not pretty' and 'can't act'
Sydney Sweeney has branded Hollywood's message of women empowering other women as “fake”. (Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images, Armani Beauty)
“This whole industry is saying, 'Women empowering other women.' None of that is happening, it's all fake, and they're saying it behind everyone's back.”
The two-time Emmy nominee speculated about why she thinks women might not wholeheartedly support other women.
“I mean, there's so much research and so many different opinions about the reasons behind it. Throughout our lives, we as women are brought up to believe that only one can make it to the top.” I've read that it's a generational issue. I don't know who can get that guy, but there's one woman. Anything.” she explained.
The actress admitted she's still “trying to figure it out.” (Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
“So instead of feeling like, 'Let's all lift each other up,' other people feel like they have to fight each other, or they have to pull the woman down.” ' actress added.
“I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm just trying my best here. Why am I getting attacked?”
“Nothing is happening. Everything is fake, everyone is talking behind everyone's back, it's just a front for everyone else.”
According to the Daily Mail, longtime film producer Carol Bohm attended a screening of the 1988 film “Dead Ringers” at the Jacob Burns Film Center in New York in April, and later attended a screening of The Sweeney's “Dead Ringers.” Criticized her appearance and acting skills.
Sweeney's comments came after a female producer belittled his looks and talent during a panel discussion in April. (Getty)
During a panel discussion after the screening, Baum reportedly said, “There's an actress that everyone loves right now: Sidney Sweeney. I just don't understand Sidney Sweeney.''
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The producer recalled watching Sweeney's hit movie “Anyone But You” while on the plane.
“I wanted to know who she was and why everyone was talking about her. I saw this unwatchable movie – sorry to those who love this movie but – [this] It’s a romantic comedy where they hate each other,” Baum said.
“I said to my class, 'Describe this girl. She's not pretty. She can't act. Why is she so attractive?'” said Bohm, who also works as a professor at the University of Southern California. ” he added.
The producer told the audience that “no one could answer” her question.
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In addition to working as an actress, Sweeney is also a film producer. (Jamie Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)
When asked for comment on Bohm's remarks, Sweeney's representatives issued a scathing statement to Fox News Digital about the incident.
“How sad that a woman in a position to share her expertise and experience chooses to attack another woman instead,” the statement said. “If that's what she's learned in her decades in the industry and feels it's appropriate to teach her students, then that's shameful. It unfairly disrespects fellow female producers.” That speaks volumes about Bohm's character.
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Baum has been producing films since the 1980s, with films such as Father of the Bride, Fly Away Home and Buffy the Vampire Slayer on her list of credits.
Sweeney, who broke out as an actress in 2019 with the success of Euphoria, founded her production company, Fifty Fifty Films, in 2020. Sweeney starred in “Anyone But You'' and also served as an executive producer on the film. She also produced and starred in the horror film “Immaculate,” which was released in March.
