Inside Sydney Sweeney And Maude Apatow's Real-Life Friendship

On the hit HBO show "Euphoria," Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney play teen sisters Lexi and Cassie Howard, respectively. With their contrasting personalities and disparate insecurities, the two are frequently at odds with one another. In Season 2, their lives become entangled and reach the boiling point, causing even more tension amid their characters' already strained sisterhood.

While Apatow and Sweeney's on-screen relationship is packed with drama, their dynamic in real life tells a much different story. Yup, Apatow and Sweeney are more than amicable with each other. You can even catch a glimpse of their off-screen chemistry in a recent video for Elle, where the two eagerly get ready for an Armani beauty event. Referencing their nerves on red carpets, Sweeney revealed, "We've been able to be together a lot of times, on carpets. And we just kind of like, hold each other up." Whether they are supporting each other at industry events or bonding on the set of "Euphoria," the ladies clearly have a strong and loving dynamic. Let's take a deeper look at Sweeney and Apatow's heartwarming friendship.

Evidently, Sydney Sweeney is incredibly close with Maude Apatow. In April, Sweeney posted a series of photos with her "Euphoria" co-star on Instagram, and the dynamic duo looked genuinely joyful together. She captioned the pictures, "my ride or die" with a heart emoji. This isn't the only time Sweeney has alluded to her tight bond with Apatow. In a 2019 interview with Elite Daily, Sweeney reflected on her friendship with Apatow, saying, "She's like the sister I never had." She added some details about Apatow's famous family, saying, "[Maude's sister] Iris is awesome, her dad is hilarious, I love them all. It feels like a real home."

In People's The Beautiful Issue, Sweeney discussed her relationship with Apatow in further detail. She shared that the two are constantly in each other's trailers and cure their boredom by doing TikTok dances. Sweeney called Apatow "one of the kindest actresses I've ever worked with." She also revealed, "It's surprising that we are able to create the friendship. It's so hard, not just as girls, to have friendships in our industry because we're constantly traveling and moving from one project to another."

So, how does Maude Apatow feel about Sydney Sweeney? Well, it's safe to say that when it comes to their friendship, the feeling is beyond mutual. Sweeney recently graced the cover of Time100 Next, which profiles 100 rising stars, per Yahoo. The beloved actor shared a few photos on Instagram. "Thank you @Time for this incredible honor and privilege. What a dream come true," she wrote. "And special thanks to @maudeapatow for the words."

In Sweeney's Time100 Next feature, Apatow expressed deep admiration for her bestie. She wrote, "I've never met anyone who works harder or who is more inventive. One moment she will make you cry tears of laughter and the next she will break your heart. Sydney is an unstoppable force." In addition, Apatow leans on Sweeney when times get tough. She told People, "Whenever we have a stressful day, knowing that we have each other to talk to is really nice." There's no doubt that Apatow adores Sweeney, on both a professional and personal level.