Sydney Bernice Sweeney, born September 12, 1997, in Spokane, Washington, is an American actress and producer who has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Best known for her roles as Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria and Olivia Mossbacher in The White Lotus, Sweeney has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations and widespread recognition for her versatile performances. Beyond acting, she is a savvy entrepreneur, founding Fifty-Fifty Films and securing lucrative brand endorsements. With a rapidly growing career and a strong social media presence, Sweeney is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand young talents.

Early Life and Family

Sweeney was raised in a modest household in northern Idaho near the Washington border, where her family had lived for five generations. Her mother, Lisa, a former criminal defense lawyer, and her father, Steven, a hospitality professional, supported her early ambitions despite financial challenges. Sweeney has a younger brother, Trent, an actor and second unit director. An avid athlete in her youth, she participated in soccer, baseball, skiing, and wakeboarding, though a childhood wakeboarding accident left a permanent scar near her eye. At age 12, Sweeney’s passion for acting sparked after auditioning as an extra for an independent film in Spokane. She presented her parents with a five-year business plan to pursue acting, prompting the family’s move to Los Angeles when she was 13. Sweeney was valedictorian at Brighton Hall School in Burbank, California, and briefly attended UCLA before focusing on her career.

Sweeney is engaged to businessman Jonathan Davino, a Chicago-based restaurateur, since 2018. Reports in March 2025 indicated they called off their wedding due to her busy schedule and relationship strains, though they remain together, maintaining a private personal life.

Career

Acting

Sweeney began acting at age 11, debuting in the 2009 film ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction and guest-starring in shows like Heroes, Criminal Minds, 90210, Grey’s Anatomy, and Pretty Little Liars. Her breakout came in 2018 with recurring roles as Eden Spencer in The Handmaid’s Tale and Alice in Sharp Objects, which she filmed concurrently with Netflix’s Everything Sucks! as Emaline Addario. In 2019, she played a minor role as Snake, a Manson Family member, in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Her role as Cassie Howard in Euphoria (2019–present) brought global fame, earning a 2022 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She received another Emmy nod for her portrayal of Olivia Mossbacher in The White Lotus Season 1 (2021). Sweeney starred in and executive-produced the 2023 rom-com Anyone But You, which grossed $219.6 million on a $25 million budget, earning her $2 million as an actress and $250,000 as a producer. She also starred in Reality (2023) as Reality Winner and led the horror film Immaculate (2024), which she produced. Despite mixed reviews, she earned $750,000 for Madame Web (2024), a role she took to secure Sony’s approval for Anyone But You. Upcoming projects include Echo Valley with Julianne Moore, Eden directed by Ron Howard, and a Christy Martin biopic.

Business Ventures

In 2020, Sweeney founded Fifty-Fifty Films, producing Anyone But You, Immaculate, and the upcoming HBO series The Player’s Table with Halsey. The company focuses on collaborative, female-driven narratives. Her endorsements, which outpace her acting income, include Miu Miu, Armani Beauty, Laneige, Guess, Cotton On, Parade, and a Ford partnership for a custom Bronco restoration. With 22.7 million Instagram followers (@sydney_sweeney), she earns up to $125,000 per sponsored post. Sweeney also launched a swimsuit line with Frankie’s Bikinis and has invested heavily in real estate (see Net Worth).

Net Worth

Sydney Sweeney’s net worth is estimated at $40 million in 2025, per Celebrity Net Worth and other sources, a significant jump from $10 million in early 2024, driven by acting, producing, and endorsements. Her Euphoria earnings reached $350,000 per episode for Season 2, and she earned $25,000–$75,000 per episode for The White Lotus Season 1. Film salaries include $2 million for Anyone But You, $750,000 for Madame Web, and $250,000 for Immaculate. Her real estate portfolio includes a $3 million Tudor-style mansion in Westwood, Los Angeles (2021), a $6.2 million fixer-upper in Bel Air (2022), and a $13.5 million oceanfront mansion in Summerland Key, Florida (2024). She also repurchased her great-grandmother’s house and paid off her mother’s mortgage. Sweeney owns a rare beach cruiser classic car and has expressed financial anxiety due to her family’s past struggles.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Sweeney is fluent in Russian and Spanish, trains in mixed martial arts, and owns a Pitbull-mix named Tank. She advocates for mental health awareness and gender equality in Hollywood, using her platform to address industry stigmas around young women and motherhood. Her Fifty-Fifty Films supports female-driven stories, and she participates in charitable events, though specific donations are not widely documented. Sweeney’s private nature keeps her relationship with Davino low-key, though public interest persists.

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