Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney made a captivating appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this Monday, commanding attention in a striking, figure-hugging dress in a deep wine hue.
A Designer Moment from Down Under
The eye-catching frock, which skimmed her knees and accentuated her waist, was a creation from celebrated Australian designer Alex Perry. Sweeney completed the look with perfectly matched heels during her visit to promote her forthcoming film, The Housemaid, and the highly anticipated third season of the HBO series Euphoria, slated for a 2026 release.
The gown is part of Perry's 2026 resort collection and carries a retail price of $2,500 (approximately £2,000). The designer, whose clientele includes A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian, shared his pride on Instagram, posting an image of Sweeney in the dress accompanied by a heart emoji.
Fellow celebrities and clients, including Australian influencer Elle Ferguson, were quick to congratulate Perry for dressing one of the world's current biggest stars.
Cryptic Clues for Cassie's Future
During her chat with Fallon, Sweeney, who is bound by a strict NDA, offered a tantalisingly vague hint about the fate of her Euphoria character, Cassie Howard. When asked for her character's defining word for the upcoming eight-episode season, she teased: 'Self discovery.'
She also praised her co-star Jacob Elordi's previous cryptic hint on the show, where he named the flower 'white fritillaries'—often symbolising solemnity and mourning. "His was good! You guys don't realise how good that word was!" Sweeney exclaimed, adding, "I was like, 'Genius.'"
The actress, who wrapped filming in early November after nine months of on-and-off production, reflected fondly on her time with the show. "It was super bittersweet because most of the crew I had worked with since I was 20, when I did the pilot," she shared. "So every single time I'd go back, I felt like I was going home... They're a part of [my] family."
From Public Humiliation to New Beginnings?
Cassie's journey has been tumultuous; the second season finale saw her publicly humiliated, dumped by boyfriend Nate (Elordi), and physically confronted by her best friend Maddy (Alexa Demie). However, leaked set footage from April has hinted at potential new directions, showing a cheerful Cassie driving through LA with Maddy and what appears to be an outdoor wedding ceremony to Nate.
The upcoming season of Sam Levinson's gritty drama will also feature returning stars Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, and a host of special guests, promising another intense chapter for the show's dedicated fanbase.
