has a knack for turning every role into a moment. Whether she is breaking down in Euphoria
or stirring tension in The White Lotus
, she knows how to leave an impression. She has taken on romance, thrillers, and even superhero spin-offs, and now, fans are waiting to see what she does next. But buried deep within her past—long before Euphoria
’s Cassie wept in bathroom mirrors, hides a surprising performance that many have completely missed.
It is dark, dramatic, and a complete curveball.
This early part arrived when Sweeney was still years away from HBO fame—but it foreshadowed the force she would become. Want to turn back the clock? This one is seedy, gruesome, and hidden in a series with its twisted mysteries.
Sydney Sweeney’s mysterious TV debut that is worth a second look
Yes, Sydney Sweeney did make a memorable guest stint on Criminal Minds
.
Before Euphoria
and The White Lotus
, Sweeney appeared in a haunting role on the CBS crime procedural drama. At just 12 years old, she played Dani Forester, a young girl tragically assassinated with her family
. In the unforgettable episode titled, Outfoxed
(2009), Sweeney’s performance as Dani made an early impression, proving her knack for intense and emotional roles.
Last night we were watching Criminal Minds n I said “wow that girl has Sydney Sweeney face big time” n saw in the credits after IT WAS ACTUALLY HER??? pic.twitter.com/euIeaAzpX6
— green-eyed blue boy (@GOONSQUADPELZ) December 20, 2023
The episode follows the BAU as they investigate the brutal homicide of the Forester family by a copycat assassin
. From Dani’s chilling fate to Cassie’s breakdowns and Olivia’s unsettling calm, Sweeney’s secret specialty lies in portraying spirals. Whether drenched in blood or shrouded in secrets, her characters demand attention. That early brush with TV horror was not just a one-off—it quietly fanned the gripping performances fans cannot stop watching today!
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Sweeney has traveled far from tear-jerking guest spots to stealing scenes on deluxe TV dramas. But she is showing no signs of slowing down with her upcoming
acts. Her next act holds out the promise of something even more audacious
—one that swaps childhood trauma for cosmic thrills, and grounded drama for something far more otherworldly.
Something big and spacey is on the horizon for Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney is not letting Barbarella
drift off into space dust. Speaking to Empire, she confirmed that the long-awaited remake is still very much alive
. After three years of radio silence, she revealed she was just in London for a story and script meeting. While keeping plot details under wraps, she teased that it was coming together in a “very, very fun and big way.”
It is a slow-cooked sci-fi, but Sweeney swears it will be worth every second of the wait.
Sydney Sweeney says ‘Barbarella’ is in the works and will be big:
“I was just in London and had a meeting to discuss the story and the script. I can’t say too much, but it’s really going to come together in a very, very fun and big way. It’s a long process. I don’t think people… pic.twitter.com/o9OaOfRLgs
— Sydney Sweeney Daily (@sweeneydailyx) May 8, 2025
Sweeney is not just donning the boots — she is also producing the intergalactic reboot of the 1968 camp cult classic that once starred Jane Fonda
. Known for its trippy visuals and space-age panache, the original built a legacy out of camp and cosmic charm. Sweeney is clearly game to carry that torch, saying the movie’s on her bucket list and hinting that she is ready to go big in her thirties. Barbarella is not lost in orbit — she is just getting a serious upgrade!
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? Let us know in the comments!