While some of Sweeney’s family refuse to watch her more provocative “Euphoria” scenes, countless other viewers have. Within “Euphoria” Cassie has a complicated backstory, becoming someone who seeks validation and reassurance from others. Due to this, she’s prone to being manipulated into having sex. But while these are significant moments for the character, Sweeney wishes they weren’t the only ones people focused on from the Emmy-winning drama series.
Speaking with The Independent in 2022, the actor shared that she takes pride in her “Euphoria” performance — despite critics seemingly missing much of her character’s nuance. “This is something that has bothered me for a while,” she commented. “I’m very proud of my work in ‘Euphoria.’ I thought it was a great performance. But no one talks about it because I got naked.” She contrasts the experience with the reception to her part as Olivia Mossbacher in “The White Lotus,” noting how viewers only seemed to value her acting after this point.
Sweeney’s more than aware of why this has been an issue. The performer chalks it up to how audiences perceive naked women on screen versus naked men, adding, “When a guy has a sex scene or shows his body, he still wins awards and gets praise. But the moment a girl does it, it’s completely different.”
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