Actress Sydney Sweeney responds to producer Carol Baum’s hurtful comments, calling them “shameful.” Baum had criticized Sweeney’s appearance and acting ability with the remark “She’s not pretty, she can’t act.” Sweeney is speaking out against the derogatory nature of Baum’s comments.
The actress Sydney Sweeney responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: “She’s not pretty, she can’t act.”
Sweeney, who received Emmy nominations for both shows in 2022, described the comments as “shameful”. She expressed feeling “unfairly criticized”. Baum, known for producing films such as Dead Ringers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, made the remarks following a film screening.
In response to Baum, Sweeney’s representative provided Variety with the following statement: “It’s disheartening that a woman with the opportunity to share her knowledge and expertise would instead choose to criticize another woman. If this is what she believes is appropriate after decades in the industry and thinks it’s suitable to impart to her students, it’s regrettable. Making unwarranted disparaging remarks about a fellow female producer says a lot about Ms. Baum’s character.”
Baum attended an audience event featuring the screening of Dead Ringers, during which she engaged in conversation with New York Times film critic Janet Maslin.
In her remarks, as reported by Variety, Baum expressed her perplexity regarding the widespread admiration for actress Sydney Sweeney, stating, “There’s an actress who everybody loves now: Sydney Sweeney. I don’t get Sydney Sweeney.” Baum further elaborated, recounting her viewing experience of Sweeney’s film, Anyone but You, during a plane journey, remarking, “I wanted to watch it. I wanted to know who she is and why everybody’s talking about her. I watched this unwatchable movie – sorry to people who love this… romantic comedy where they hate each other.”
As a faculty member at the University of Southern California, Baum shared her frustration with her students, asking them to clarify Sweeney’s appeal, stating, “I said to my class, ‘Explain this girl to me. She’s not pretty, she can’t act. Why is she so hot?’ Nobody had an answer.” However, Baum acknowledged the difficult question posed to her regarding whether she would cast Sweeney in her own film if it meant securing production, acknowledging the industry’s pressure to seize opportunities, concluding, “That’s a very hard question to answer because we all want to get the movie made, and who walks away from a green light? Nobody I know. Your job is to get the movie made.”
The BBC has reached out to Carol Baum for her input. Following a story about Baum’s remarks, Maslin responded on X by mentioning the romantic comedy film “Anyone But You,” which grossed £218 million (£175 million) worldwide. “It’s simply unwatchable,” Maslin remarked, recalling Baum’s comment made during a screening of “Dead Ringers” at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Baum had mentioned watching “Anyone But You” on a flight. Sweeney, who recently acted in and produced the horror film “Immaculate,” also starred in the Netflix movie “Reality,” based on the FBI interrogation transcript of Reality Winner, who was incarcerated in 2018 for leaking classified documents to the press.
In her post, she showed incredible courage and strength, setting an example for others in the industry to speak out against mistreatment. Her actions are a reminder that no one should have to tolerate disrespectful behavior, and that it’s important to use our voices for positive change. Sweeney’s bold stance sends a powerful message that should be acknowledged and supported by the community. Let’s continue to stand together in solidarity and hold those accountable who perpetuate harmful practices. Sydney Sweeney, we applaud your bravery and thank you for being a shining example of courage and integrity.
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