Sydney Sweeney's career in Hollywood seems to be a magnet for scandals: just as the excitement around her role in "The Christie" settled down, a new film is already stirring public interest. This concerns the directorial debut of Colman Domingo, the film "Scandal," which will tell the story of the forbidden love between actress Kim Novak and singer Sammy Davis Jr. The leading roles in this intriguing story have gone to Sydney Sweeney and David Johnson.

Sharp Words from the Legendary Actress

And what is most surprising is that the complaints against Sydney Sweeney are not coming from critics or fans, but from Kim Novak herself! The very same legendary star of Hollywood's Golden Age, "Hitchcock's favorite blonde," whom Sweeney is set to portray. At 93 years old, Novak is still full of energy, actively participating in social life and, apparently, closely following all the new films.

Madam Novak did not hold back, presenting the creators of "Scandal" with two serious complaints. Firstly, she believes that the excessive emphasis on the sexual aspect of her relationship with Davis is completely inappropriate for the film (which, in her opinion, will undoubtedly be present). Secondly, and this is perhaps the sharpest point: Sydney Sweeney "overacts in the upper body." And Kim Novak sums it up categorically: "She always looks sexy everywhere. She will never be able to play me. Period!"

Historical Context and Public Reaction

Such a sharp statement from Kim Novak has genuinely surprised many. The question arises: where does this wave of negativity towards an obviously talented and rising star come from? Especially considering that in her younger years, Kim Novak herself often astonished Hollywood with daring décolletages. As for her passionate but, unfortunately, short-lived romance with Sammy Davis Jr., it was indeed vibrant. But America in those years was permeated with racism, and Hollywood moguls would never have tolerated a union between the studio's leading blonde and a Black musician. Harry Cohn, head of Columbia Pictures, directly threatened Sammy with retribution if he did not leave Kim, and the young man had to back down.

Sydney Sweeney as Producer: Director Choice

It is worth noting that in this ambitious project, Sydney Sweeney is not only acting but also producing. She is the one who came up with the idea to invite Colman Domingo to the director's chair, marking his debut in feature films. "When we were discussing this project, we considered various directors. One of them had already been announced, but I felt that the story needed a different voice. All this time, I thought the only person who could really tell this story beautifully was Colman Domingo," Sydney confides in a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter.