When Euphoria first landed, it felt like most of the cast instantly became everyone’s new obsession. While everyone got a glow-up as the years have gone on, the gap between Sydney Sweeney and Alexa Demie has only widened, and people are starting to question why. Credit: HBO If you were online in 2019, you’ll remember this very clearly: Maddy Perez was that girl. So how did we get from that to Sydney being booked, busy, and borderline unavoidable, while Alexa’s been left with far fewer mainstream opportunities? Alexa Demie had the moment, Sydney Sweeney had the machine Alexa Demie was arguably the breakout of early Euphoria. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie was… well, a crying, chaotic mess for most of it. And yet, somehow, it’s Sydney who came out of it as Hollywood’s go-to girl. That’s where things start to feel a bit off. Credit: HBO The industry loves a certain kind of woman There’s a reason people keep bringing this up: The types of roles they play matter. Cassie fits a very familiar mould: Emotional, vulnerable, hyper-feminine, often framed through a lens that’s, let’s be honest, very palatable to male audiences. Maddy, on the other hand, is controlled, intimidating, and doesn’t really exist to be “liked” in the same way. Historically, Hollywood rewards one of those far more than the other. Sydney leaned all the way in It’s also worth saying that Sydney Sweeney hasn’t exactly resisted the typecasting. If anything, she’s leaned into it. From the roles she picks to the way she brands herself publicly, it all feeds into the same very specific image. And yes, it works. But it’s also why some people side-eye just how much opportunity has come her way. Because it raises the question: Is she getting these roles because she’s the most interesting choice, or because she’s the easiest one to sell? Credit: HBO On the flip side, Alexa Demie has done the exact opposite. She’s private, selective, and not constantly trying to stay in the headlines. Which, in theory, should make her more intriguing. But in reality, it means she’s not feeding the machine in the same way, and the machine tends to reward people who do. While Sydney Sweeney has undeniably worked hard, there’s a growing feeling online that her level of success doesn’t fully line up with the impact she’s had on Euphoria, especially compared to Alexa Demie. Add in the constant headlines, the questionable PR moments, and the fact she’s basically become inescapable, and it’s no surprise people are starting to push back a bit. Sydney Sweeney fits an industry-friendly mould, plays the publicity game, and stays visible at all costs. Alexa Demie is more selective, more guarded, and arguably more unconventional. Whether that says more about them or about Hollywood, is kind of the whole point. For all the latest film and TV updates and hot takes, like our Facebook page. Featured image credit: HBO Post navigation Next story
