Sydney Sweeney Exposes Family Tensions That Led to Division

Sydney Sweeney believes that her impressive achievements in acting came with a significant personal cost for her family. The 28-year-old, known for her professional accomplishments and public presence, recently shared how her parents faced financial difficulties in supporting her pursuit of a career in Hollywood. According to Sweeney, the impact went beyond just money.

Childhood Challenges and Family Strain

During the December 1 episode of the Awards Chatter podcast, Sweeney spoke about her upcoming film, Christy, but also disclosed personal stories about the sacrifices her parents made for her acting career. The Euphoria star explained that her family moved from Spokane, Washington, to Los Angeles to help her follow her dream, a decision that led to financial strain due to the high cost of living in the city.

Growing up in a small town, when you come to L.A., like most of you probably know, prices in L.A. are crazy. Not anything like where I came from, Sweeney said. The situation worsened when her father, Steven Sweeney, lost his job shortly after their move.

By the time Sweeney was 16, her parents had declared bankruptcy and later divorced. My family filed for bankruptcy when I was 16. They filed for divorce, and I felt like a lot of it was my fault because I had brought them to the city and uplifted their entire lives, and I blamed myself for a long time, she admitted.

Turning Guilt Into Motivation

The guilt Sweeney felt about her familys hardships became a driving force in her career. She pushed herself to succeed in acting, hoping to support and give back to her parents in any way she could. I put a lot of pressure on myself of needing to succeed and achieve all these things so I could put different things back together, she explained.

According to People.com, Sweeney has made significant efforts to support both her parents since the divorce, although she has not been able to reunite them under one roof. Her story highlights the personal sacrifices behind her professional achievements and the resilience she developed along the way.

Originally reported by Souvik Roy on RealityTea.

Author: Ethan Caldwell