Sydney Sweeney, who began her journey in a single room with her family in LA, aspired to start a family of her own but faced daunting financial hurdles. She shared, ‘I want to have a family…[but] there is no money and no support for kids if I don’t work. Taking a six-month break for a baby isn’t feasible. I don’t have someone to pay my bills.’
She also shed light on industry shifts, noting, ‘They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, no more residuals. I give percentages to my lawyer, agents, and business manager. Monthly publicist costs more than my mortgage… If I just acted, I couldn’t afford LA. I take deals because I have to.’
Sweeney’s honest revelations unveil the financial struggles behind Hollywood’s glitter, showcasing the determination required even for rising stars to navigate a challenging path.