Sydney Sweeney is emerging as a significant power player in Hollywood, leveraging multi-million dollar roles and production credits to shape her career.
Sweeney’s breakthrough came with the romcom “Anyone But You,” which, despite a $25 million budget, grossed $220 million at the box office, earning her a $2 million salary plus additional backend earnings. In a remarkable career leap, Sweeney secured a $7.5 million paycheck for her lead role in the thriller “The Housemaid,” directed by Paul Feig and backed by Lionsgate. As an executive producer for “Anyone But You,” Sweeney earned $250,000, showcasing her creative influence in the film’s production.
Despite a setback with the underperforming “Madame Web,” Sweeney earned $750,000 and strengthened her relationship with Sony. Sweeney has balanced her career with smaller projects, earning $65,000 for her role in the HBO film “Reality” and $250,000 for “Immaculate,” demonstrating her commitment to a diverse portfolio. Upcoming projects include a boxing biopic directed by David McCode and the thriller “Echo,” indicating her continued ascent in Hollywood.
