Sydney Sweeney Strips Down in Marilyn Monroe-Inspired Glamour After Addressing Plastic Surgery Rumors
Sydney Sweeney has made headlines once again, this time for her audacious cover shoot in W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Issue, released on January 6. The 28-year-old actress, known for her roles in The Housemaid and Christy Martin, posed completely nude, adorned only with a stunning Chopard Haute Joaillerie necklace.
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Her blonde bob, which debuted at the AFI Fest screening of Christy on October 25, was styled in vintage pin-up curls reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe. This homage to Hollywood's Golden Age was further emphasized by her choice of a white Galia Lahav gown at The Housemaid premiere in December, echoing Monroe's iconic scene from The Seven Year Itch.
In her candid interview with W Magazine, Sweeney discussed the challenges of disconnecting from her characters after filming. Reflecting on her portrayal of legendary boxer Christy Martin, she shared, “I’ve always trained myself to separate as much as I can from my characters and not to put my own thoughts or memories into a scene.” This method allows her to return to her true self once filming wraps up.
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However, the emotional weight of portraying Martin left a mark. “It felt like I was still coming home as Christy, in a sense. But the emotions, fights, and traumas that she went through, I tried not to bring those home with me,” Sweeney explained.
Months before this striking cover was unveiled, Sweeney addressed swirling rumors regarding plastic surgery. In a December interview with Allure, she firmly denied any enhancements, citing her fear of needles as a significant reason. “I am so scared of needles, you have no idea,” she stated.
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To further clarify misconceptions about her appearance over the years, Sweeney remarked on social media comparisons between her younger self and her current look. “You cannot compare a photo of me from when I was 12 to a photo of me at 26 with professional makeup and lighting! Of course I’m going to look different,” she asserted, adding, “Everybody on social media’s insane.”
Additionally, during a lie detector test segment for Vanity Fair alongside co-star Amanda Seyfried, Sweeney confirmed that she has never undergone any cosmetic procedures. “No, I've never gotten any work done anywhere,” she stated emphatically.
