Sydney Sweeney is in her cool girl era. The young actress started in Hollywood as a young teenager, when she rose to prominence for her roles in Everything Sucks!, Sharp Objects, and The Handmaid’s Tale. However, it was her role as Cassie Howard in Euphoria that skyrocketed the 25-year-old actress into the international spotlight. Not long after, Sydney’s role on HBO’s hit show The White Lotus officially cemented her A-list status.
However, it’s not just Sydney’s acting talents that fan’s are obsessed with—her bouncy blonde waves, sultry make-up looks and rotating wardrobe of stylish outfits make us look to her for fashion and beauty inspiration as well.
And when it comes to beauty, Sydney has come a long way from the fresh faced teenager who arrived in Hollywood more than a decade ago.
From soft Hollywood glam to relaxed beachy vibes and her more recent bombshell beauty aesthetic, there doesn’t seem to be a beauty look that Sydney can’t pull off.
Below, we look back at the star’s entire beauty evolution, from 2013 to now.
Sydney Sweeney’s Beauty Evolution
Sydney Sweeney attended the 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards with a sweet and simple makeup look as a young teen in 2011.
A few years later, Sydney stepped out in a heavier makeup look with a red lip and smoky eyes.
In 2017, Sydney modelled a shorter and blonder hair style with a clean makeup look.
Later that year, the actress returned to dark side with brunette locks and a bronze, cat-eye makeup.
In 2018, Sydney modelled a sweet half-up half-down style with natural waves and pink lip.
The same year, Sydney opted for sleek, straight hair and soft make-up.
Sydney’s stunned with a summery lived-in blonde shade in the summer of 2018.
Sydney wore her hair long and blonde for an event in 2018, which she paired with a bronze smoky-eye.
For a Golden Globes after party in 2019, Sydney went with short beachy waves and vampy dark bronze eyes.
Sydney opted for an elegant up-do and soft makeup for the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party in 2019.
For the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in 2019, Sydney wore a classical makeup look with a slicked back low bun and pearl earrings.
For a Harpers Bazaar party in 2019, Sydney wore glamorous big bouncy waves and a dark bronze smokey eye.
In 2020, Sydney went for a clean makeup look with a sleek cat-eye and her long blonde bob styled in chic textured waves.
Sydney opted for 60s inspired hair and peachy makeup for the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party in 2020.
In 2021, Sydney attended the White Lotus premiere with mid-length bright blonde hair and a dark red lip.
For the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA in 2021, Sweeney wore her curtain bangs in a stylish middle part with a low ponytail. Her makeup defined her brows and lashes, with a soft shade of pink swiped across her lips.
Sydney stunned at the Euphoria photo call in 2022 with her bouncy blonde blow-out and sultry eye-makeup.
Sydney arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar’s After Party with a short blonde fringe and a subtle cat-eye in 2022.
Sydney’s hair was short and sleek for the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2022.
Sydney debuted brunette locks and chic curtain bangs in February 2023, which she paired with classic makeup and a red dress.
Sydney’s blonde waves were back for the 2023 Met Gala, which she wore a soft, sultry makeup look for.
Sydney modelled old Hollywood-esque beauty for a Variety Power Of Young Hollywood event in August 2023.
For the People’s Choice Awards, Sydney paired a custom red MONOT gown with a cool smokey eye and soft pink lip.
The brief for the Madame Web premiere was big, bouncy waves.
Sydney rocked a red lip and sleek black eyeliner to host Saturday Night Live.
Has Sydney been wearing extensions or did she chop off her luscious blonde locks? Days after appearing on SNL with long wavy locks, Sydney turned up at Paris Fashion Week with this edgy lob. Sweeney opted for a fashion forward look at the FW24/25 Miu Miu show with wet-look hair and dazzling underwear shorts.
ProfileTeneal Zuvela
Teneal has a Bachelor Of Arts degree In English and Cultural Studies from The University Of Western Australia. After completing university, Teneal began a career in lifestyle journalism, writing about food, interiors and wellness for publications including Apartment Therapy, SBS Food and Fashion Journal. Now based in Sydney, Teneal is a lifestyle writer for marie claire and ELLE Australia.
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