Sydney Sweeney Once Lived In A Hotel During Financial Struggles, 'It Felt Like My Entire Life'

Before the red carpets, luxury homes, and blockbuster roles, Sydney Sweeney was just a teenager trying to make the best of a difficult situation.

The "Euphoria" star, now 27 and one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, recently opened up about a painful chapter in her past.

In one of the biggest bombshell revelations, Sydney Sweeney said she spent nearly nine months living in a Holiday Inn after her parents filed for bankruptcy.

In a candid interview with The Times, Sweeney shared that in 2013, when she was 16, her family lost their home in Washington and moved into a one-bedroom hotel room in Burbank, California. She lived there with her mother, Lisa, a criminal defense attorney, her father, who worked in hospitality, and her younger brother.

While the space was cramped, with no kitchen or balcony, and a pull-out sofa bed doubling as sleeping quarters, Sweeney recalled trying to find the light in a tough moment.

"My brother and I tried to make the best of it," she told the outlet. "We would joke around and say we were in 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.'" For those unaware, "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" is a Disney Channel sitcom that aired from 2005 to 2008. It follows mischievous twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin, who live in the swanky Tipton Hotel in Boston after their mom lands a job as the hotel’s lounge singer.

The Sweeney family’s struggles ultimately became a turning point. Now, a decade later, Sweeney’s life looks dramatically different.

Thanks to standout roles in "The White Lotus," "Euphoria," "The Handmaid’s Tale," and 2023’s romantic comedy hit "Anyone But You," the Emmy-nominated actress has built an impressive property portfolio that spans across the U.S.

She currently owns a mansion in Bel Air, a Tudor-style home in LA, a sprawling compound in the Florida Keys, as well as multiple properties in the Pacific Northwest. She's also reportedly looking at real estate in New York, Texas, Italy, and London.

Still, as Sweeney’s star continues to rise, not all of her ventures are being met with universal praise.

This week, she raised eyebrows with the launch of a cheeky new brand collaboration, a limited-edition Dr. Squatch soap bar that contains her actual used bathwater. Titled “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss,” the product is positioned as a nod to her Pacific Northwest roots and a playful wink to the internet’s long-running fascination with her.

Reactions from fans have been mixed, with some praising the humor while others questioned the stunt’s taste.

The campaign comes shortly after Sweeney confirmed she is newly single, ending her engagement to longtime partner Jonathan Davino after months of speculation. The pair, who began dating in 2018, had been engaged since 2022.

“I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it,” Sweeney said of embracing single life, and it certainly seems she’s doing just that. Last month, she reunited with "Downfalls High" co-star Machine Gun Kelly, and their close, cozy appearance quickly ignited dating buzz.

She also sparked rumors with her "Anyone But You," Glen Powell, though she seemed to shut those rumors down as well.

“It’s always beautiful to see people fall in love with characters and be really supportive of stuff that they see on screen,” Sweeney said in her interview with The Times. “Glenn and I adore each other, so I think we were so happy for the reception of the film.”

She also shared that they’ve stayed close and continue to support one another both personally and professionally. "When you spend so much time with someone, you become close and you talk to each other about anything," she told the outlet. "So work, life, family, friends, he’s just there for me. I’m there for him.”

While Sweeney is no stranger to bold career moves and viral headlines, her latest reveal is a reminder of the resilience behind her success, from hotel hallways to Hollywood royalty.