Sydney Sweeney Slams Plastic-Surgery Rumors as “Insane” and Swears She’s Never Had Work Done

8 December 2025

In a candid interview for a beauty-magazine feature alongside her co-star Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney confronted swirling gossip head-on and firmly rejected claims that she has undergone cosmetic surgery. With a simple but emphatic message she told viewers she has never “gotten work done,” attributing her appearance changes over the years to natural growth, age, different lighting and makeup and a lifelong fear of needles.

Sweeney acknowledged that because she began acting as a child, many fans and critics compare her youthful images to recent glamorised red-carpet photos. She argued that such side-by-side comparisons are misleading, saying it’s unfair to judge who she is at 26 like a photo of her at 12. She lamented what she called the “insane” pressure on social media for women especially actresses to fit an unchanging beauty standard.

When asked directly to debunk a beauty rumor, Sweeney didn’t hesitate. She repeated, “I have never gotten work done,” adding with a touch of humour, “I’m so scared of needles, you have no idea.” She said that even tattoos are off the table, and she plans to “age gracefully,” resisting industry and public pressure to chase youth and perfection.

Her co-star Amanda Seyfried chimed in, gently suggesting that cosmetic procedures can be helpful later in life if one chooses them. But Sweeney brushed off the idea, promising she would call Seyfried if she ever changed her mind, a lighthearted moment that underscored her confidence in her decision.

Sweeney also addressed a visible asymmetry in her face, explaining it comes from a childhood wake-boarding accident that left one eye slightly more open than the other after 19 stitches. The actress said that if she had altered her face, it would look “even,” countering speculation that her features had been surgically adjusted.

Her denial of plastic surgery comes at a time when she has faced heightened scrutiny not only over her evolving looks but also after a controversial advertising campaign and a widely debated public makeover. The timing of her statement suggests a deliberate effort to draw a clear line between reality and online conjecture.

In the interview she spoke about the unrealistic expectations placed on women, especially young actresses. She emphasised that growing up in entertainment doesn’t mean one owes an unchanging face to the public. She expressed pride in being her own role model and said her goal is to make choices her older self will respect.

For fans, critics, and the wider cultural conversation about beauty standards, Sweeney’s words may resonate beyond one interview. Her refusal to conform, her honesty about fear of needles, and her readiness to call out social-media speculation strike at the broader pressures many women face in public life.

Whether you admire her stance or criticise public self-scrutiny in general, Sweeney’s decision to speak out offers a reminder: not everything seen under the spotlight is a transformation sometimes it’s just growth, lighting, makeup, and the passage of time.