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Published 12:34 20 Apr 2026 GMT
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has revealed all in the recent episodes, but has hit back at critics over the industry’s “double standards”.
The storylines of the latest season of HBO's hit Euphoria, which follows the lives of the wild former high schoolers since graduation, have sparked major controversy.
Sweeney’s character, Cassie, begins her OnlyFans career despite getting together with Nate, played by heartthrob Jacob Elordi, while Rue (Zendaya) has run-ins with the cartel.
Cassie’s storyline requires Sweeney to wear some extremely revealing outfits, some of which have been accused of sexualizing children.
She has become a housewife in California, living with Nate, but she turns to OnlyFans to raise more money for their dream wedding.
The most jaw-dropping scene, showing Sweeney with her chest exposed and her legs open in the air, sporting pigtails and a pacifier in her mouth, is followed by dog-inspired lingerie, with Cassie drinking out of dog bowls for her fans.
In the latest episode, Sweeney turned the heat up even further in a full frontal nude scene featuring ice cream, baseball, and the American flag.
However, the 28-year-old actress, a registered Republican, is no stranger to career criticism.
Last year, her White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood called her out over her response to the controversial American Eagle ad.
Despite the flak she has faced, the actress has opened up about how playing Cassie has increased her body confidence. She also remarked on the double standards there are in regards to male actors’ nude scenes.
She told Grazia: “When I saw The Voyeurs [Sweeney’s 2021 film] for the first time, I wondered if I’d done too much.
“I researched celebrities who have done nude scenes, trying to make myself feel better.”
Sweeney pointed out: “There are hour-long compilations of world-famous male actors with nude scenes who win Oscars and get praised for that work.
“But the moment a woman does it, it degrades them. They’re not actresses. They just take off their tops so they can get a role.”
She added, “I don’t think as many people took me seriously in Euphoria because I took my shirt off.
“There’s such a double standard. I really hope I can have a little part in changing that.”
The star also noted that: “When you film one of these scenes, it is so technical and so not romantic.
“There are people staring at you, there’s pads between you, there’s nipple covers and weird sticker thongs all up in your butt.”
