Sydney Sweeney, the talented actress who has captured hearts with her performance in HBO's "Euphoria," has opened up about the challenges her family faced while watching her portray the complex character of Cassie. In a recent interview, she shared about how her father and grandfather were not ready for the explicit scenes that unfolded on screen. This revelation highlights the sometimes difficult balance between an actor's career and their family's comfort level with their roles.
During her appearance on NBC's "Sunday Sitdown," Sweeney explained that while her mother was well aware of the content due to frequent visits to the set, her father was completely unprepared. The awareness of her character's provocative scenes brought about an interesting dynamic within her family, sparking discussions about boundaries and expectations in the world of acting.
The portrayal of Cassie, a former figure skater embroiled in toxic relationships, has garnered attention not only for its narrative depth but also for its graphic nature. Sydney's character often oscillates between vulnerability and inappropriate choices, presenting a challenge both for Sweeney and for her family as they navigate the impact of her work on their personal lives.
Sweeney’s character, Cassie, is a sensitive and misguided former figure skater who is often perceived as promiscuous as she navigates toxic relationships. Throughout the show, Cassie has appeared partially naked in multiple sexual scenes.
“How do you bring up a conversation? When I talk to my dad it’s usually not about work. It’s usually just, ‘Hey, Dad,’” she said, laughing.
“So he decided he was going to watch it without telling me, with his parents. My dad and my grandpa turned it off and walked out.”
Sweeney also revealed on “Today” that her grandmother is her “biggest supporter” and gets to be an extra on some of the sets she works on “all over the world.”
It’s not the first time Sweeney’s family has made headlines. Last August, after criticism arose over photos from her mother’s 60th birthday party, the actor asked people to “please stop making assumptions” about her family and their political affiliations.
“The White Lotus” actress said she always felt safe speaking up against some nude scenes in the show.
“There are moments where Cassie was supposed to be shirtless and I would tell [creator and director Sam Levinson], ‘I don’t really think that’s necessary here,’” Sweeney told the Independent.
“He was like, ‘OK, we
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