Sydney Sweeney’s Representative Responds to Criticism from Hollywood Producer Carol Baum.
In a surprising turn of events, veteran Hollywood producer Carol Baum publicly criticized Sydney Sweeney, calling the Euphoria and The White Lotus star “not pretty” and alleging she “can’t act.”
This occurred during a conversation with New York Times film critic Janet Maslin in Pleasantville, New York. Baum’s harsh words were in reference to Sweeney’s performance in the romantic comedy “Anyone But You,” which Baum described as “unwatchable.”
During a session at the University of Southern California, where Baum teaches, she questioned Sweeney’s rising popularity. “Explain this girl to me. She’s not pretty, she can’t act. Why is she so hot?” Baum challenged her students. Despite her criticism, Baum admitted the pragmatic challenges of filmmaking, posing a rhetorical question about the influence of star power on green-lighting projects.
Responding to the remarks, Sydney Sweeney’s representative delivered a poignant rebuttal. “It is disappointing to see a seasoned professional diminish another artist. Such disparagement from a woman who has built a legacy in film reflects poorly on her, and is not what she should be teaching the next generation of filmmakers,” stated the representative to Variety. Meanwhile, TMZ reported that Baum has expressed regret over her comments.
