How Much Was Sydney Sweeney Paid For The Rolling Stones Music Video?

Summary

Sydney Sweeney's collaboration with the Rolling Stones in the "Angry" music video showcases her fame.
Sweeney's successful TV and film career, including roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus.
The Rolling Stones' new album, Hackney Diamonds, is their first with original songs in almost twenty years.

Sydney Sweeney has become a Hollywood sensation earning a household name with starring roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus. Beyond her TV roles, she has made appearances in films such as Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. She has co-starred with the likes of Zendaya, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

In September 2023, music legends The Rolling Stones announced an album called 'Hackney Diamonds', their first with new original songs in nearly twenty years. To begin promoting the album, they released their first single, "Angry", and an accompanying music video.

The star of the Rolling Stones' "Angry" music video was Sydney Sweeney. With Sweeney's fame and the Rolling Stones' legendary status, this collaboration is not surprising. Sweeney has earned a significant net worth through her various projects and her appearance in the "Angry" music video probably earned her a pretty penny.

What Movies And TV Show Has Sydney Sweeney Starred In?

As an upcoming actress, Sweeney made guest appearances in popular TV shows such as Criminal Minds and Gray's Anatomy. In 2018, she had a starring role in Netflix's Everything Sucks. The show was canceled after its first season.

While filming Everything Sucks, Sweeney also had a supporting role in HBO's Sharp Objects playing Alice. She starred in the independent film, Clementine, which premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. She additionally portrayed Snake in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, which was released in the summer of 2019.

Sydney Sweeney promoting Bai Water in Union Square — Sydney Sweeney promoting Bai Water during a Union Street event in 2023

Sweeney began to play one of her most iconic roles, Cassie Howard, on HBO's Euphoria in 2019 as well. According to Variety, she earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her portrayal of Cassie in 2022.

After achieving more fame with Euphoria, Sweeney was cast in HBO's The White Lotus as Olivia Mossbacher after a challenging audition process. Similar to her role as Cassie, Sweeney's performance was celebrated, and she earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nomination.

Sydney Sweeney at the Reality screening for HBO — Sydney Sweeney on the red carpet of a screening

In February 2023, Sweeney starred in Reality, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. Released on HBO Max, the film received critical acclaim, especially for Sweeney's portrayal of Reality Winner.

What Music Has The Rolling Stones Released In The 21st Century?

The Rolling Stones are one of the most recognized and beloved rock n' roll groups in history. Earning their fame in the 1960s, they have released iconic songs such as "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Sympathy for the Devil", "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Gimme Shelter." According to Insider, the Rolling Stones have sold more than 66 million albums around the world.

Often associated with The Beatles, music fans have argued for years about which group is better. Even Paul McCartney dissed the Rolling Stones in a Twitter comment, which angered fans.

Rolling Stones attending Hackney Diamonds media event in 2023 — The Rolling Stones attending a Hackney Diamonds media event in September of 2023

While the rock group has maintained a frequent touring schedule, they have only released new music on occasion in the 21st century. In 2005, A Bigger Bang was released and was one of the last albums to ever feature Charlie Watts, who passed away in 2021. The Rolling Stones released a blues cover album, Blue & Lonesome, in 2016. It received praise and won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.

The Rolling Stones released "Living in a Ghost Town" in April 2020 to widespread acclaim by music critics and fans alike. Additionally, in July 2020, they collaborated and released a track with The Killers entitled "Scarlet", which was based on an original unreleased 1974 recording with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.

In 2023, The Rolling Stones announced Hackney Diamonds, which holds multiple distinctions. It is the first album since A Bigger Bang to consist of all new original material, and it is the first album not to feature Watts on drums.

How Much Was Sydney Sweeney Paid To Appear In The "Angry" Music Video?

Sydney Sweeney's salary for the "Angry" music video has remained confidential and private, however, it is expected that she was paid a good deal of money for her appearance.

How Much Was Sydney Sweeney Paid For The Rolling Stones Music Video_ — Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney back of car singing Rolling Stone song "Angry"

According to ABC News, Sweeney has shared insight into the making of the video and highlighted how much of a fun experience it was for her. Sweeney stated in a press conference that she was beyond thrilled when the Rolling Stones asked her to appear in the "Angry" video and that it was "the biggest thing ever."

Directed by Francois Rousselet, the music video shows Sweeney riding in a red convertible looking at billboards showing past footage of the Rolling Stones performing. After The Rolling Stones officially released the music video, Sweeney shared the video and behind-the-scenes footage on social media.

"Angry" was released as a digital single on September 6th, 2023, alongside the music video. According to CNN, the track and video premiered after The Rolling Stones appeared in a live stream event with The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon to announce new details about Hackney Diamonds.

Did Sydney Sweeney's Appearance In "Angry" Get Publicity?

As soon as The Rolling Stones announced Hackney Diamonds, the album became a huge media event. "Angry" received mostly positive reviews, and critics deemed it one of the Rolling Stones' best songs in years.

Due to Sweeney's popularity, it was an easy decision for The Rolling Stones to cast her as the leading actress in the "Angry" music video. Her roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Reality have increased her fame and influence in Hollywood and have made her an in-demand actress.

Sweeney's "Angry" post on her Instagram account received more than 472 thousand likes and many comments congratulating her on the collaboration. A majority of media covering the "Angry" music video highlighted Sweeney's appearance and her charisma in the video.