Actress Sydney Sweeney has hit back at producers who claimed she was “not pretty” and “can’t act.”
of Comments from Hollywood producer Carol Baumsaid about the 26-year-old. white lotus and euphoria Starred new york times Film critic Janet Maslin attended a film screening event.
Baum described Sweeney as “everybody’s favorite actress now,” but added, “I just don’t understand it.” [her]After watching Sweeney’s romantic movie anyone but youBohm decided that this was “unwatchable.”
The producer claimed that he asked a class he was teaching at a film school, “Please describe this girl.” She’s not pretty and can’t act. why is she so hot? ”
Sweeney hit back at the comments, responding through his representative in a statement. variety He called Bohm’s words “disgraceful.”
“How sad that a woman in a position to share her expertise and experience chose to attack another woman instead,” the statement said.
“If that’s what she’s learned in her decades in the industry and feels it’s appropriate to teach it to her students, then that’s shameful. It unfairly disrespects fellow female producers. That speaks volumes about Bohm’s personality.
Sweeney also received support from fellow producer Teddy Schwartzman. X/Twitter: “Two-time Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney is not only one of the most talented actresses I’ve ever worked with, but also an incredibly smart, kind and humble person. I would like to let Mr. Bohm know that this is also the case.
“I don’t know why someone who still claims to be a producer would make such a horribly ugly comment, but I can assure you that Sydney is at least beautiful on the inside. And of course, a bad*scream queen. is.”
according to TMZ, Bohm has “expressed regret” over his comments, but no official statement has been issued.
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