Sydney Sweeney: My parents' divorce felt like my fault
Sydney Sweeney has explained why she blamed herself for her parents' divorce.
Sydney Sweeney used to blame herself for her parents' divorce.
The 28-year-old actress moved from Washington to Los Angeles during her younger years in order to pursue her career ambitions, but Sydney admits that financial pressures ultimately took a toll on her parents.
Speaking on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Sydney shared: "I was just doing anything that I could to have a resume built, gain connections, and make sure that my parents didn't give up on me.
"I was enjoying being a kid, but there was a lot going on in my life at that time, too. Growing up in a small town, when you come to Los Angeles, like most of you probably know, prices in Los Angeles are crazy. Not anything like where I came from.
"My dad lost his job. My family filed for bankruptcy when I was 16. They filed for divorce, and I felt like a lot of it was my fault because I had brought them to the city [and] uplifted their entire lives, and I blamed myself for a long time."
Sydney has enjoyed a meteoric rise over recent years - but she previously admitted that she's still "navigating" fame.
The actress - who has starred in movies such as Anyone but You, Madame Web and Immaculate - told ES Magazine in 2023: "I think I’m still navigating it on a daily basis because I want to be as authentic and genuinely open to the public and my fans as possible. And I think I am.
"I talk a lot, I’m very open and it’ll probably be to my detriment, but I don’t know how people can hide behind an image.
"At the same time, I don’t owe people answers."
Sydney explained that she still wants to have her "own peace and private life".
The actress - who ended her engagement to Jonathan Davino earlier this year - said: "I’m a very private person when it comes to my family and relationships. I want people to know who I am as an individual but also, I feel that I should still be allowed to have my own peace and private life as well.
"It’s a weird balance - I’m definitely still figuring it out."
