Sydney Sweeney dazzles in a sheer silver gown while celebrating women’s empowerment in L.A

Sydney Sweeney stole the spotlight in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, turning heads with one of her most daring red carpet looks yet. The Euphoria star arrived at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women ceremony wearing a sheer, crystal-covered silver gown, and confidently went braless beneath the shimmering design.

The 28-year-old actress, who has become a red carpet regular thanks to her fearless fashion choices, radiated poise and confidence as she posed for photographers at the event. Her dress, a dazzling collaboration between designer Christian Cowan and Elias Matso — draped elegantly across her frame, catching the light with every movement.

Sweeney paired the look with minimal silver jewellery, a sleek new bob haircut, and soft, understated makeup featuring thin winged eyeliner and a muted matte lip. The effect was simple yet striking — a balance of old Hollywood glamour and modern boldness.

But beyond the glitz, the night was about something much deeper: celebrating women using their platforms to empower others. During the ceremony, Sweeney took the stage to deliver an emotional speech about resilience and female strength, inspired by her upcoming role as trailblazing boxer Christy Martin in the biographical film Christy.

“I know what it feels like to be underestimated — to have people define you before you’ve had a chance to define yourself,” she told the audience, her voice steady but charged with emotion. “Christy reminds us all that strength doesn’t have to look loud. Sometimes, it’s just about getting back up again and again, no matter who’s watching.”

The actress’s message resonated with attendees, many of whom applauded her for bridging empowerment and vulnerability in both her work and public persona. For Sweeney, the project marks a significant evolution in her career — moving from Euphoria’s provocative world to a role rooted in real-life endurance and courage.

And if her bold fashion statement was any indication, Sweeney isn’t afraid to push boundaries on and off the screen. Speaking to People last summer, she described fashion as an extension of her self-expression. “Fashion is a really fun way of embracing different sides of yourself,” she said. “Some days, I might feel very girly; some days, I might feel edgy. It’s about expressing who I am in that moment.”

That attitude was on full display at Variety’s event. Her look — part ethereal, part fearless — mirrored the multifaceted identity she’s come to embrace. “That’s what’s so amazing about being a woman,” she told People at the time. “We can embrace all the different sides of ourselves because we are so multifaceted. I can never imagine being just one thing for the rest of my life.”

Sweeney’s red carpet confidence has become emblematic of her rise in Hollywood. From breakout performances in Euphoria and The White Lotus to starring roles in major studio films, she’s built a reputation not just for her acting talent, but for her unapologetic authenticity.

And while her glittering gown made waves online, her words at the Power of Women event reminded fans that beneath the sparkle lies substance. As one social media user put it, “Sydney isn’t just shining — she’s using her light to lift others.”With Christy on the horizon and her star continuing to rise, Sydney Sweeney is entering a new phase — one defined by power, purpose, and fearless self-expression.