Jamie Lee Curtis Says Sydney Sweeney’s Sexy Look was ‘Perfect’ at Variety Event [WATCH]

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis had an unexpected reaction on Wednesday when she spotted Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women event in Los Angeles, as reported by The New York Post.

Curtis, 66, was walking the red carpet when she noticed Sweeney, 28, wearing a form-fitting, crystal-covered gown by Christian Cowan x Elias Matso. The design, which Sweeney wore without a bra, immediately caught Curtis’s attention.

In a video shared by Entertainment Tonight, Curtis pointed to Sweeney in admiration before greeting her with a hug.

Sydney Sweeney and Jamie Lee Curtis hug and pose together at Variety’s #PowerOfWomen event where they are both being honored. pic.twitter.com/9VTnWdHIcI

— Variety (@Variety) October 30, 2025

Curtis, who earned the nickname “The Body” early in her career for films like Trading Places and Perfect, had addressed that label in a 2010 CBS interview. “No, no. I don’t think anyone likes to be known for something that’s exterior,” Curtis said at the time.

“I don’t think any woman wants to be known for being beautiful or busty. I think you want to be known for who you are.”

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Sweeney was one of the honorees at Variety’s Power of Women gala, recognized as a cover star for the publication. Speaking ahead of the event, she reflected on her early experiences in Hollywood and the criticism she received about her appearance.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Sydney Sweeney, Kate Hudson, Nicole Schreiner and Wanda Sykes were all honored at Los Angeles event on Wednesday evening. #SydneySweeney #JamieLeeCurtis pic.twitter.com/F9xYQu6DLv

— Hollywood Hype (@Hollywoodhypes) October 30, 2025

“I had someone tell me to fix my face or else I’m not going to make it. I should get Botox. I was 16,” Sweeney told Variety. “Or I’m in a casting and I’m reading my scene and the casting director is eating a bag of chips, and I’m like, ‘You’re not paying attention at all.’”

The Emmy-nominated actress said she has never had cosmetic procedures, explaining, “I’ve never gotten anything done. I’m absolutely terrified of needles. No tattoos. Nothing. I’m going to age gracefully.”

In online discussions, some social media users compared older and newer photos of Sweeney, claiming she had altered her appearance.

The actress dismissed those comments, saying, “It’s really funny. I’m like, ‘I’m 12 in that photo. Of course, I’m going to look different. I have makeup on now and I’m 15 years older.’”

Sweeney also told The Wall Street Journal in August that she occasionally monitors online chatter about herself. “I think it’s important to have a finger on the pulse of what people are saying, because everything is a conversation with the audience,” she said.

Sydney Sweeney en robe de côte de maille ️
Elle parle de la puissance des femmes au Variety’s de LA et quelle puissance !

De très bons jeans. pic.twitter.com/ezDZB5ardS

— Nicolas Conquer (@ConquerNicolas) October 30, 2025

In June, Sweeney faced backlash for her partnership with Dr. Squatch after launching a limited-edition soap line advertised as being made from her “bathwater.” She later explained to E! News that the concept was meant as a playful promotion she had personally pitched.

The actress also made headlines in July for her American Eagle campaign, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.” Some critics misinterpreted the ad’s wordplay as promoting “great genes,” prompting the company to clarify the slogan’s intent.”

‘Sydney Sweeney has great jeans’ is and always was about the jeans,” American Eagle said in a statement.

Sweeney, who is currently filming the third and final season of Euphoria, told People she was thrilled to join the brand. “When they were like, ‘We want it to be a denim campaign,’ I was through the roof,” she said.

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