Ben Foster praises Sydney Sweeney's discipline and staying power

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Sydney Sweeney is back in the spotlight, only this time for her staying power rather than any dust-ups. Her Christy co-star Ben Foster said that working with her was an eye-opener. According to him, Sweeney shouldered whatever the schedule threw at her with striking composure, staying focused even in the most demanding stretches — a trait not often seen, even among show-business regulars.

Foster added that Sweeney arrived on set impeccably prepared, knew the entire crew by name, and rarely showed signs of fatigue. When he felt spent by evening, she would head to a three-hour training session to be ready for the next day. He described her as a genuine force, noting that discipline like that tends to impress everyone around.

This year has indeed tested her. American Eagle’s campaign, playing on the “good jeans” and “good genes” gag, swelled into a cultural flashpoint, stoking social media debate and ratcheting up the pressure on the actress.

Sweeney has acknowledged that constant attention isn’t always easy to live with. She has said that asking for help can be hard, since many women worry about being seen as weak. Even so, she appears to be finding her balance: on Thanksgiving she shared a water-skiing clip, saying that even at 42 degrees it remains her happy place.

Taken together, these glimpses suggest a work ethic that reads less like hype and more like habit. Chances are, fans will see how that steadiness helps Sweeney meet whatever comes next — she isn’t easing up.