Sydney Sweeney says she can’t afford a “six month break” from acting

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney is one of Hollywood’s most prominent rising stars. However, despite her newfound success, the 24-year-old said that she couldn’t afford her life in LA if she took a “six month break” from acting.

Sweeney reportedly earned $350,000 for season two of hit shot Euphoria and has an estimated net worth of $ 4 million dollars. Amongst her many assets is a US $3 million house in the Westwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles.

But, Sweeney told The Hollywood Reporter that actors aren’t paid “like they used to” be.

“If I wanted to take a six-month break, I don’t have income to cover that,” the rising sex symbol recently told The Hollywood Reporter. “I don’t have someone supporting me, I don’t have anyone I can turn to, to pay my bills or call for help.”

“They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals,” Sweeney explained.

She added: “The established stars still get paid, but I have to give 5 per cent to my lawyer, 10 per cent to my agents, 3 per cent or something like that to my business manager.”

“I have to pay my publicist every month, and that’s more than my mortgage,” Sweeney continued. “If I just acted, I wouldn’t be able to afford my life in LA. I take deals because I have to.”

Sweeney is nominated for two Emmys are this year’s 74th Primetime Emmy awards; one for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and one for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

She has worked with brands Miu Liu, Laneige, and Armani Beauty on various campaigns and has just inked a new deal with Australia’s Cotton On Body.

“We are so excited to have Sydney on board as the face of our activewear campaign,” said Rosetta Paladino, Cotton On Body’s general manager. “She is an incredible actress and her down-to-earth, fun and confident attitude represents the brand values perfectly.”

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