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Sydney Sweeney Finds Empathy in Dark Roles
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Sweeney acts to find empathy for complex characters.
- She stars as a maid in 'The Housemaid' thriller.
- Sweeney gained 30 pounds for a boxing biopic role.
Actress Sydney Sweeney has shared her approach to portraying complex characters who make morally ambiguous decisions, stressing the need for empathy. She stated that an actor's job is to find the layers of a person, regardless of personal agreement with their choices.
Sweeney is currently starring in 'The Housemaid,' a thriller based on Freida McFadden's novel, where she plays a live-in maid who discovers dark secrets within a wealthy family. The film also features Amanda Seyfried, with whom Sweeney reportedly formed a close bond, describing them as "sisters" on set.
This role follows Sweeney's recent work on a biopic of boxer Christy Martin, for which she underwent a substantial physical transformation. Sweeney gained 30 pounds and dedicated extensive hours to training, showcasing her commitment to embodying diverse and challenging roles throughout her career.
