Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Bernice Sweeney (born September 12, 1997) is an American actress. She rose to prominence with her roles in the teen drama television series Euphoria (2019–2026) and the first season (2021) of the acclaimed anthology series The White Lotus, and in films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019). She is also known for her performances in The Handmaid’s Tale (2018), the romantic comedy Anyone but You (2023), and the psychological thriller The Housemaid (2025).

Born in Spokane, Washington, Sweeney is the eldest child of Lisa (née Mudd) Sweeney, a lawyer, and Steven Sweeney, a healthcare professional. In her youth, her parents encouraged her to explore many interests, leading her to participate in sports like soccer, skiing, golf, and mixed martial arts, as well as ballet. Determined to become an actress, she auditioned for and landed a role in the independent horror film ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction (2009) near her hometown. Her younger brother Trent also appeared in the film. She convinced her family to move to Los Angeles to support her career. Her early guest roles included Heroes, Criminal Minds, 90210, Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and In the Vault.

Sweeney’s career gained major momentum in 2018 with her role as Emaline Addario in the Netflix series Everything Sucks!. That same year she played Eden Spencer in The Handmaid’s Tale and appeared alongside Amy Adams in Sharp Objects. In 2019 she was cast as Cassie Howard in Euphoria, a breakout performance that brought her widespread acclaim and a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2022 for her portrayal of a complex teenager navigating friendship, sexuality, and identity issues.

2021 she starred in the first season of The White Lotus as Olivia Mossbacher, the privileged daughter of wealthy parents at a luxury Hawaiian resort. The character deals with sibling rivalry, drug use, betrayal, and parental pressure. Her performance earned her a second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series in 2022.