From a Single Motel Room to Multi-Million Pound Mansions
Fifteen years ago, a 13-year-old Sydney Sweeney and her family made a life-altering decision, moving to Hollywood to support her dream of becoming an actress. The reality was far from glamorous. For eight and a half months, Sydney, her younger brother Trent, and parents Steven and Lisa lived in a single room at the Holiday Inn motel in Burbank, north-west Los Angeles, as they simply could not afford to rent a proper home.
The financial strain was immense, leading the family to the brink of bankruptcy and, ultimately, contributing to the breakdown of her parents' marriage. Sydney later reflected on that difficult period, stating that the cramped room with no kitchen or balcony ‘felt like my entire life’.
The Slow Burn to Stardom
Success did not come overnight. For seven years, Sweeney worked tirelessly before landing a role in The Handmaid’s Tale in 2017. Her career-defining moment arrived two years later with her breakout performance in the teen drama Euphoria. This was swiftly followed by critically acclaimed roles in The White Lotus and the global box-office hit romcom Anyone But You, where her on-screen chemistry with co-star Glen Powell became an international talking point.
Remarkably, Sweeney has revealed that even at this point in her burgeoning career, she still struggled to make ends meet. Today, at 28, her fortunes have transformed entirely. She is now said to be worth a staggering £37.7 million, travels by private jet, and commands lucrative endorsements and film roles. Her powerful performance in the boxing drama Christy is even generating awards season buzz.
A Life Transformed: Property, Privacy, and a New Romance
The evidence of her success is tangible. Sweeney now boasts a property portfolio featuring three multi-million dollar homes. This includes a £10 million oceanside mansion in the Florida Keys, where she is currently celebrating Thanksgiving. The palatial Summerland Key residence spans 8,000 square feet, featuring six bedrooms, a custom walnut bar, cream marble flooring, a wine room for 520 bottles, a 330-gallon aquarium, and an enormous curving pool with an outdoor kitchen. She is even considering adding a fourth property to her collection.
Her professional triumphs are matched by personal happiness. Sweeney is now in a serious relationship with music mogul Scooter Braun, the manager behind stars like Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. The couple, who met in June, have been pictured enjoying jet skis and poolside cuddles at her Florida home. A source close to the actress said, ‘Sydney’s friends and family are incredibly happy that she is with someone stable who treats her with complete respect.’
Despite her global fame, Sweeney has faced her share of controversy, including criticism for being a registered Republican voter in liberal Hollywood and backlash over an advert for American Eagle denim. Through it all, she has maintained a thick skin, focused on the dream that began in that single motel room. As she looks out from the deck of her mansion, surrounded by her billionaire boyfriend and loving family, Sydney Sweeney’s life has become a triumph beyond her wildest childhood imaginings.
