AceShowbiz - Sydney Sweeney, the star of "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus", has denounced Hollywood's supposed attitude of "women empowering other women" as insincere. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 27-year-old actress opened up about the disheartening dynamics she has witnessed among women in the industry.

"It's very disheartening to see women tear other women down, especially when established women try to discredit the achievements of younger talent working hard to fulfill their dreams," Sweeney said.

Sweeney expressed her belief that the industry's mantra of women's empowerment is largely a front, hiding the true reality of rivalry and gossip. "None of it's happening," she asserted. "It's all fake and a front for all the other stuff that they say behind everyone's back."

The Emmy Award nominee speculated about the reasons behind this alleged lack of genuine support among women. "There's this generational belief that only one woman can be at the top," she said. "This leads others to feel like they have to compete or discredit another woman instead of lifting each other up."

Sweeney's comments come in response to an incident earlier this year when producer Carol Baum publicly criticized her acting abilities and physical appearance. Baum called Sweeney "not pretty" and "can't act," leading to a scathing response from Sweeney's representative.

Baum later expressed regret for her remarks, claiming that publicly disparaging an actor was not her usual practice. However, Sweeney's experience highlights the alleged prevalence of such behind-the-scenes criticism in Hollywood.

Sweeney's call for greater camaraderie and support among women in the entertainment industry resonates with many. Her outspokenness about the authenticity of Hollywood's women empowerment movement serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges women face in achieving true equality and respect.