Hollywood Icon Slams ‘Sexy’ Star Picked to Play Her in Biopic
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hollywood icon Kim Novak expressed displeasure over Sydney Sweeney being cast to portray her in the upcoming film "Scandalous," stating she would have "never approved" of the casting.
- Novak criticized Sweeney's physical appearance, saying she "sticks out so much above the waist," and worried the film might emphasize Sweeney's sex appeal rather than accurately depict Novak's relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.
- The film, which has no official release date yet, focuses on Novak's relationship with Davis and stars Sweeney alongside David Jonsson.
- Novak emphasized that her connection with Davis was based on shared commonalities, not just sexuality, and felt Sweeney was "totally wrong" to play her.
- Sydney Sweeney responded by expressing excitement about the role, highlighting the story's relevance regarding Hollywood scrutiny and image control, and relating to Novak's experiences.
