sd. Sydney Sweeney at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women Event in Christian Cowan SS26 in Los Angeles, California.
Sydney Sweeney Stuns in Christian Cowan SS26 at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women Event in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 29, 2025.
Sydney Sweeney stole the spotlight at Variety’s annual Power of Women event, held at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. The celebration honored influential women across entertainment and media — and the Euphoria star delivered one of the night’s most talked-about red-carpet moments in a daring sheer silver gown from Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection (a collaboration with Elias Matso).
The Look
Sweeney arrived in a crystal twisted-waist gown, a breathtaking design featuring a translucent mesh fabric embellished with crystals, a sculpted twisted bodice, and delicate back ties. Styled with a nude underlay and no bra, the look was pure Old Hollywood glamour meeting modern boldness — effortlessly commanding attention under the Beverly Hills lights.
Her beauty look was equally striking: soft golden bob, cat-eye liner, bronzed cheeks, and a muted brown lip. She accessorized with diamond pieces from EFFY Jewelry, keeping the focus on her dress’s intricate shimmer.
“I just feel good in it — and I’m doing it for me,” Sweeney said when asked about her fearless fashion choice. “It’s about confidence, not validation.”
Her Speech & Message
Honored for her growing influence as an actress and producer, Sweeney took the stage to deliver an emotional reflection on empowerment and perseverance. She referenced her upcoming role as boxing legend Christy Martin in Christy, explaining how portraying such a resilient woman reshaped her own view of strength.
“I know what it feels like to be judged before you even have a chance to define yourself,” she shared. “Every woman fights her own battles. Sometimes strength isn’t loud — sometimes it’s simply standing up again, even when no one’s watching.”
Sweeney also opened up about her early Hollywood experiences, revealing that at 16, she was once told she needed to “get work done” if she wanted to make it. “I’ve never had anything done — I’m terrified of needles,” she said with a smile. “I want to age naturally, and I want young women to know they don’t need to change to belong.”
About the Event
Variety’s Power of Women is an annual event that honors leading women who are reshaping culture through their art, activism, and influence. This year’s honorees included Sydney Sweeney, alongside other changemakers in film, music, and philanthropy.
Sweeney’s blend of vulnerability, ambition, and unapologetic self-expression made her not only one of the evening’s best-dressed — but also one of its most memorable voices.
