Sydney Sweeney’s Quotes on Success, Body Positivity and More

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In June 2019, Sydney Sweeney, whose height is 5ft 3 ¼ (160.7 cm), was too short for her black and silver Rasario Fall 2018 dress at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

When asked about her height in interviews, Sweeney has claimed she is “five-three and a quarter” and “5’3 3/4”.

She is a star on the rise with much wisdom to share. Please scroll down to read her quotes on success, body positivity, and more!

Sydney Sweeney blows a kiss at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV AwardsSydney Sweeney blows a kiss at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 15, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

Is Sydney Sweeney short?

Yes, Sydney Sweeney is short compared to the average American woman. The average height of an American woman is 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm).

This means that Sweeney is about 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) shorter than the average American woman.

Best known for her roles as Haley Caren in In The Vault, Emaline Addario on the Netflix series Everything Sucks!, and Eden in the Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, the then-21-year-old American actress styled her dress with black satin Georgina sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti.

Sydney Sweeney didn't have the height to wear her dazzling gown Sydney Sweeney didn’t have the height to wear her dazzling gown (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

It shows how hard it can be to wear a maxi dress when you’re relatively petite.

Sydney Sweeney showed off her feet in Giuseppe Zanotti sandalsSydney Sweeney showed off her feet in Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

Earlier the same month, she also walked the red carpet in a Miu Miu dress and Irene Neuwirth jewelry at the premiere of her HBO series Euphoria at the Arclight’s Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Which of the two outfits do you like better?

Sydney Sweeney in a Miu Miu dress at the premiere of her HBO series EuphoriaSydney Sweeney in a Miu Miu dress at the premiere of her HBO series Euphoria at the Arclight’s Cinerama Dome in Hollywood on June 4, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

Sydney Sweeney’s Quotes That Will Make You Feel Empowered

“Hard work pays off. The harder you work, the more people will notice.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Every single character and every single person in real life can all be 16 or 17 years old and maybe live in the same town and go to the same school, but every single girl is experiencing and living a different life. I think that, on the outside, it may seem like there’s a lot of similarities, but there’s also a lot of differences as well.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I was on the math team, and I was on the soccer team.” – Sydney Sweeney

“When I’m on set, everybody always hangs out, especially on ‘Euphoria’ we’re all the same age, so we would do tons of things together, which is a lot of fun.” – Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney, known for her fashionable style, showcased an early-2000s Britney Spears-inspired ensemble while hosting a Bai water campaignSydney Sweeney, known for her fashionable style, showcased an early-2000s Britney Spears-inspired ensemble while hosting a Bai water campaign in Union Square, New York City, on June 14, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

“I grew up remodeling houses with my parents, and I’ve started to do it again with some of my friends. So, I like to watch HGTV – ‘Love It or List It,’ ‘Property Brothers,’ ‘Flip or Flop.'” – Sydney Sweeney

“‘Euphoria’ was a lot of fun wardrobe-wise because I actually got to wear clothing that I would regularly wear.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’ve been able to work with so many people, so I love asking advice from as many as possible.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Jean-Marc Vallee is a talent, and working with Amy Adams was incredible.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Oh, I can’t master the smoldering look to save my life.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’ve been a teenage girl, too, so I’ve had my own insecurities and my own struggles that I’ve got through.” – Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney wore a mint green Thom Browne skirt suit consisting of a tailored blazer, a striped pleated skirt, and a collared button-down paired with a polka-dot tie, complemented by white ankle socks, black point-toe heels, and a quilted clutch for an appearance on the "Today" show in New York CitySydney Sweeney wore a mint green Thom Browne skirt suit consisting of a tailored blazer, a striped pleated skirt, and a collared button-down paired with a polka-dot tie, complemented by white ankle socks, black point-toe heels, and a quilted clutch for an appearance on the “Today” show in New York City on May 31, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

“I don’t think, because I’m going to school for something else, that I will stop being an actress.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’d love to have a production company one day, and I’d love to maybe venture out with other industries.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I love working with an actress that you can just look at them and be able to react with your eyes and not have to do much else.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I grew up watching ‘Gilmore Girls’ with my older cousins!” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’ve been able to work on shows with amazing role models, amazing actors, incredible female filmmakers.” – Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney showcases her effortless street style in slouchy jeans and a Celine bra top, complemented by a chic oversized button-down and sunglasses, while leaving Hotel Martinez during the 76th Cannes film festivalSydney Sweeney showcases her effortless street style in slouchy jeans and a Celine bra top, complemented by a chic oversized button-down and sunglasses, while leaving Hotel Martinez during the 76th Cannes film festival on May 22, 2023, in Cannes, France (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)

“I love ‘Gone Girl,’ so bringing ‘Sharp Objects’ to life, that was amazing.” – Sydney Sweeney

“On ‘Euphoria,’ it’s so fun because we’re all the same age, so being able to hang out and go out together and go to different events together has been so fun compared to always being the youngest on set, which was really fun, but it’s like, you’re going to go home to your husband or wife, and I’m going to go home to my dog.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I got rid of my place in L.A. I had this beautiful condo in Taluca Lake, but I was like, ‘Why am I paying for this when I’m all over?'” – Sydney Sweeney

“I grew up on a lake on the border of Washington and Idaho.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Everyone looks cool in the ’90s.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’m a huge nerd.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’m trained in mixed martial arts. I started when I was 14 and did my first competition at 18. It was a grappling competition against all guys a weight category above me, and I got first place.” – Sydney Sweeney

“There was no entertainment industry at all in Spokane, Washington, where I was raised. When I was 12, this movie came to town randomly, and I begged my parents to let me audition.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Serena and Blair from ‘Gossip Girl’ got to wear such awesome outfits, and being on a show like that, where you’re getting to wear incredible designers all the time, would be a lot of fun.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Growing up, I was definitely a tomboy, an overall-and-Converse type of girl, and I still am, but for events, I love dressing up.” – Sydney Sweeney

“When I’m on set, I’m 100 percent comfortable, but at events and photo shoots, I’m beyond nervous.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I always look for characters that will hopefully develop into a more powerful symbol.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I was actually valedictorian of my class.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I have to be honest: I’ve memorized ‘Titanic.'” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’m really into both sides of the industry – in front of the camera and behind the camera. I love the business side of it; I love all of the contracts and negotiating and the different connections that you can make.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I actually began my career by convincing my parents to let me be an actress when I was 12 with a PowerPoint presentation describing acting and my goals.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I separate myself from my characters as much as possible, but I have these books that I create which are interactive diaries/timelines/memory books/pictures of the character’s entire world.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’m never in the same place for too long, and you make the most amazing friends on one set, and then you go to another, and you start all over again, and it’s lonely sometimes.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I really look up to Amy Adams, who I got to work with, Meryl Streep, and Angelina Jolie.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I’m not one to go out. I’m more of a homebody.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Every show is completely different.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I would love to write and direct.” – Sydney Sweeney

“My family collects vintage pinball machines, so I have a few in my apartment.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I honestly don’t think I have one specific style. One day, I could be wearing a workout track suit, and another day, I could be wearing overalls and a tank top. Or I love a slip with corset. It just honestly depends on where I am in the world and what I’m doing and how I’m feeling that day.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I love Prada, Miu Miu, and Zimmermann. And, apparently, I love Carolina Herrera.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I build my characters from the day they’re born to the first page of the script.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I believe in this industry as a business, and I want to continue to grow my own business.” – Sydney Sweeney

“This industry is a business – I’m a business myself, and I want to be able to run my own business.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I love sports, or hiking; you’ll always find me outside doing something.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Working with Amy Adams was amazing. I’ve always looked up to her as an actor and as a role model, so being able to be on set with her was completely beyond anything I could ever imagine.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I would always worry that I was only going to play the girl next door or the cute girlfriend. But I’ve been really lucky that all my roles have been very intense and completely different kinds of characters.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I think that, any young child or teenager, you take a lot from your parents when you’re growing up.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Never was I allowed to miss school.” – Sydney Sweeney

“When it’s a bigger character, and there’s a lot going on for her, and there are all these different elements that go into the character, I just love being able to dive into it.” – Sydney Sweeney

“I slalom ski. I wakeboard. I hike and rock climb.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Amy Adams is incredible and inspiring – she’s amazing.” – Sydney Sweeney

“Everybody is always like, ‘You must be a really good liar,’ and no, I’m actually a truth teller, and I’m telling someone else’s truth. If I’m lying, then I’m not doing my job correctly.” – Sydney Sweeney