Is Hollywood ready for the flames as producer Carol Baum throws shade at Sydney Sweeney, claiming she ‘isn’t pretty’ and ‘can’t act’? With drama hotter than a jalapeno on a summer day, this feud is sizzling up Tinseltown. Get your popcorn ready and let’s dive into this spicy showdown between Baum and Sweeney. Will this fiery exchange fizzle out or ignite a full-blown Hollywood fire?
The entertainment industry swiftly responded to Baum’s comments, with many actors, producers, and fans coming to Sweeney’s defense. Several individuals condemned Baum’s statements as harmful and unprofessional, emphasizing the importance of supporting fellow artists rather than tearing them down.
“I don’t get Sydney Sweeney,” Baum, who executive produced her first movie in 1984, reportedly said at the Jacob Burns Center in Pleasantville, NY, last week.
Baum said she came to the realization after she watched Sweeney’s latest film, “Anyone But You,” on an airplane. “I wanted to know who she is and why everybody’s talking about her,” she explained.
She also described the romcom as “unwatchable.”
Baum further revealed her students at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts couldn’t give a satisfactory reason why the 26-year-old star is so sought after, either.
“I said to my class, ‘Explain this girl to me. She’s not pretty, she can’t act. Why is she so hot?’” she recalled. “Nobody had an answer.”
Despite her disinterest in Sweeney, Baum conceded that she’s not sure if she would turn down the opportunity to produce a movie with her in it, if her presence meant the project would get the go-ahead.
“We all want to get the movie made and who walks away from a green light? Nobody I know,” she noted. “Your job is to get the movie made.”
Sweeney skyrocketed to fame with the success of HBO’s “Euphoria,” in which she plays the vulnerable teenager Cassie Howard. The role earned her an Emmy nomination in 2022.
Following Carol Baum’s controversial comments about Sydney Sweeney, it’s clear that beauty isn’t just skin-deep in Hollywood. The industry’s standards and the public’s reactions can shape an actor’s path more than one might think. Always remember that talent and looks are a package deal in Tinseltown.
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