Meet Sydney Sweeney, star of HBO hit Euphoria named one of 2021’s biggest breakout stars after roles in Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood and The Handmaid’s Tale

Jan 16 , 2022

One of 2021’s biggest breakout stars, Sydney Sweeney is now playing Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria. Photo: @sydney_sweeney/Instagram

She’s in Big Time Adolescence with Kim K’s partner, Pete Davidson, and HBO Max’s The Players Table with singer Halsey – made by her own production company Fifty-Fifty Films

She loves exploring the outdoors and keeping active by skiing and rock climbing, and also drives and fixes cars including a Ford Bronco she is currently rebuilding

With a filmography that’s already bursting at the seams, Sydney Sweeney was named one of Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers for 2021, thanks to her appearances in popular shows and films like Everything Sucks, Sharp Objects, The Handmaid’s Tale, Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood and Big Time Adolescence (with the man of the hour Pete Davison), to name a few.

Sydney Sweeney. Photo: @sydney_sweeney/Instagram

The 24-year-old American actress is currently in the spotlight for HBO’s Euphoria, in which she is coming back for a second season. In it, she plays Cassie Howard, with Maude Apatow – who happens to be her real-life BFF – playing her sister Lexi.

1. She puts a lot of thought into her role as Cassie

Sydney Sweeney as Cassie in HBO’s Euphoria. Photo: @EuphoriaHBONews/Twitter

In an interview with Fashion Magazine, Sweeney mentioned that her character could have been flat, but she has added more depth to the role.

Sydney Sweeney and her fellow Euphoria castmate, Alexa Demi. Photo: @sydney_sweeney/Instagram

“It could have been a one-note character: she’s just the nice slut. Cassie spoke to me on a different level, so I was able to find a depth to her. I hope that the different characters I play speak to people on a deeper level, whether it’s through one decision or one moment in their on-screen lives,” Sweeney shared.

2. She lives an active life

Sydney Sweeney likes to go out hiking and rock-climbing. Photo: @sydney_sweeney/Instagram

She plays a sexy blonde cheerleader on the hit show, but her Instagram feed shows she is even more active off-screen, loving outdoor adventures like hiking, rock climbing and jumping into rock pools.

She also likes to ski and, hailing from Washington state, she calls the snow-capped mountains home. Plus her skiing skills also translate to the water.

Sweeney is also a good shot, as she proved on her Instagram.