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Paul Feig Praises Sydney Sweeney’s Focus as She Worked Through Breakup

Director Paul Feig says she stayed fully present on The Housemaid set during her breakup.

Overview

  • Feig told the Wall Street Journal that Sweeney was “completely present emotionally” on set and did not bring personal issues to work.
  • He said check-ins drew a consistent response from the actor—“I’m fine, I’m great!”—signaling she kept the split private during production.
  • Sweeney confirmed in a May interview with The Times that she is single and no longer planning a wedding.
  • In the WSJ, she said she is throwing herself into work and feels anxiety about taking time off, clarifying she didn’t have time for a six‑month break.
  • Coverage notes the engagement ended earlier this year while she filmed The Housemaid, with a People source reporting she is prioritizing her career.