Sydney Sweeney’s comments about ghosts are reportedly giving Hollywood “reasons to laugh her out of town”: Details explored

Sydney Sweeney has been the talk of the town, but not always for her acting skills. She is also making headlines for her public image, her political views, and marketing choices. Recently, the most controversial topic surrounding the 28-year-old actress is her interview with W Magazine, involving the supernatural.

During the interview, where Sweeney talked about the numerous roles she has played on film and television, Lynn Hirschberg asked her if she believed in ghosts. She responded by saying:

"I think I've seen a ghost. When I was little, I used to have an imaginary friend. He would be on the playground at preschool. I would tell my mom about him. It turns out that he was someone who passed away before I was born! It creeped my mom out."

Sydney Sweeney's comment about seeing a ghost as a child has been circulating in the film and entertainment industry. A senior studio source spoke exclusively to Radar Online to reveal what "industry figures" thought of The Housemaid actress.

In their words:

"Execs hear her talking about ghosts, and they don't see depth, they see a dumb blonde stereotype who doesn't deserve heavyweight roles... Added to the other drama around her, people are openly joking that she's giving them reasons to laugh her out of town."

More about Sydney Sweeney's reputation in Hollywood

People are talking about Sydney Sweeney in Hollywood, and it is not always positive. Another entertainment executive also shared that Sweeney's recent comments about ghosts have made other big names in the industry dismiss her as a serious actress.

In the executive's words:

"It's not about whether she believes in the supernatural. It's that powerful men are using it to reinforce this idea that Sydney isn't serious or cerebral enough to lead prestige projects, and treating her like a stupid joke."

In addition to the recent backlash regarding her advertisement with American Eagle, as well as her collaboration with Dr. Squatch to make novelty soap out of her bath water, Sydney Sweeney is now facing a growing list of reasons that appear to be stacking up against her.

One source who is close to casting decisions said:

"There's a feeling she's become an easy punchline, the sexy blonde who talks about ghosts and sells her bathwater."

Another producer also added:

"The fear is that people are no longer listening to what she's actually saying. They've already decided who they think she is."

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Sydney Sweeney is facing criticism in Hollywood after her comments about ghosts went viral. Some industry insiders say these remarks, along with recent controversies, are hurting how seriously she is taken as an actress. Sweeney will be joining the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which will be released this year.

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