Sydney Sweeney, the 25-year-old actress who rose to fame after her Primetime Emmy nomination for her work in the HBO drama series, Euphoria, has spoken out against online harassment and bullying.

In a recent interview with The Sun, she shared her struggles during her school days and how they relate to her character in Euphoria.

Sweeney portrays Cassie, a troubled teenager who is constantly sexualized in the show.

This was similar to what she went through herself in school, where she felt ostracized for having “b*obs before other girls.”

Her on-screen character haunted her in real life as well, as the show features Cassie’s n^ked videos being shared in her school, and people even started sharing snaps from the clips off-screen as well.

The constant harassment went to a point where people started tagging her cousins and family in those photos.

Calling people’s behavior “disgusting and unfair,” Sweeney said that the things people do are ridiculous as she is just playing a character.

She wants to play more characters that would “p*ss people” even more.

Sweeney also opened up about the struggles she and her family went through in her journey to become a Hollywood star.

She presented a five-year business plan to her parents, who supported her decision to pursue acting.

However, things were not going as planned, and her parents ended up losing their home and staying in a motel.

Her parents’ divorce made her blame herself, despite them telling her otherwise.

She was constantly advised to get a “real job,” which made her feel “guilty that [her] parents had given up so much” for her.

Although she wanted to bring her family back and buy back her family house, she was unable to do that due to the “small roles” she received.

However, things took a turn for good after she was cast in the 2018 Netflix show, Everything Sucks!

This was a new beginning for her, and after starring in multiple hits, she has made a place for herself in one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood.

Sweeney got her first acting job in L.A. in Heroes Season 4.

She also became a part of hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and Criminal Minds.

The Voyeurs actress then landed a role in Omar Samad’s short film Takeo, for which she won the Best Actress award at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival.

She constantly explored every genre, ranging from comedy to drama and mystery thriller, followed by several minor roles in multiple shows and movies.

Netflix and an HBO series offered her shows Everything Sucks!

and Sharp Objects, respectively.

She filmed them concurrently.

Although Sweeney was initially cast for a much shorter role in Sharp Objects, makers kept calling her back.

She then landed a role in Bruce Miller’s The Handmaid’s Tale as a child bride, Eden Spencer.

Quentin Tarantino saw her talent and offered her the part of Dianne Lake, aka Snake, in the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Her performance in the 2019 HBO series Euphoria served as the big break she had been waiting for.

The 25-year-old actress has since starred in multiple shows, including the HBO hit The White Lotus, and movies.

Her most recent release includes Tina Satter’s drama film, Reality.

She is set to star in three upcoming projects, including Sony’s Madame Web as Julia Carpenter alongside Dakota Johnson.

Sweeney’s story sheds light on the harsh realities of the entertainment industry and how online bullying affects everyone, even those who have achieved success.

Despite her struggles, Sweeney has persevered, proving that hard work and determination can lead to success.