SD. Sydney Sweeney Goes Braless in Daring Sheer Gown as She’s Honored at Variety Power of Women Event
Los Angeles lit up on October 29, 2025, as Sydney Sweeney made a jaw-dropping entrance at Variety’s Power of Women gala — and proved, once again, why she’s Hollywood’s most fearless rising star.
The 28-year-old Euphoria and Christy actress was among the night’s honorees, sharing the spotlight with Kate Hudson, Wanda Sykes, Nicole Scherzinger, and Jamie Lee Curtis at the Beverly Hills Hotel. But when Sydney stepped onto the carpet, all eyes were on her.
✨ The Look That Stopped the Room
Wearing a Christian Cowan x Elias Matso crystal twisted-waist gown from the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Sweeney delivered pure silver-screen siren energy. The daring, sheer metallic fabric shimmered under the lights, hugging every curve while leaving little to the imagination.
She completed the look with a sleek blonde bob, soft rosy cheeks, and a nude lip — a masterclass in elegance and confidence. The moment quickly went viral, with fans calling her ensemble “a blend of goddess and gladiator.”
💬 From Rejection to Recognition
Just days before the event, Sweeney opened up to Variety about her early struggles in Hollywood — and the cruel comments she faced as a teenager trying to break through.
“I had someone tell me to fix my face or else I’m not going to make it. I should get Botox. I was 16,” she recalled.
She also shared how, during auditions, she’d sometimes be ignored entirely:
“I’m reading my scene and the casting director is eating a bag of chips. I’m like, ‘You’re not even paying attention.’”
Now, standing on one of Hollywood’s biggest stages, Sweeney’s success is the loudest answer to those who doubted her.
💎 “I’m Doing It for Me”
Despite being labeled a sex symbol, Sweeney rejects the idea that her confidence is for anyone else’s approval.
“People think I’m leaning into that, but I’m not,” she said. “I just feel good and I’m doing it for myself. I feel strong.”
When asked about plastic surgery, Sweeney laughed:
“I’ve never gotten anything done. I’m absolutely terrified of needles. No tattoos, nothing. I’m going to age gracefully.”
She added that online comparisons between her old photos and now are simply unfair:
“I’m 12 in that photo! Of course I look different. I have makeup on now and I’m 15 years older.”
💖 A Message That Resonates
Sweeney closed her night with a message to women everywhere — one that perfectly matched the power of the event itself:
“I hope I can inspire other women to be confident and flaunt what they’ve got. You shouldn’t have to apologize or cover up in any room.”
Between her fearless words and unforgettable fashion moment, Sydney Sweeney didn’t just attend Variety’s Power of Women — she defined it.
