Hollywood producer Carol Baum on 'It' girl Sydney Sweeney: She ‘isn’t pretty’ and ‘can’t act’

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Apr 18, 2024 08:47 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Baum said she realized this after watching Sweeney’s latest film, “Anyone But You,” on an airplane.

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Sydney Sweeney (Instagram)

Hollywood producer Carol Baum's comments about Sydney Sweeney, the star of the blockbuster rom-com movie "Anyone But You," have left many fans feeling disheartened. 

Baum, who revealed she does not understand Sweeney's popularity, stated that she "isn't pretty" and "can't act."

According to a report by pagesix.com, Baum made the comments at the Jacob Burns Center in Pleasantville, NY, last week. 

“I don’t get Sydney Sweeney. I wanted to know who she is and why everybody’s talking about her,” said Baum, producer of the hit movie Father of the Bride and its sequel.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in 'Anyone But You' (Columbia Pictures)

Baum said she realized this after watching Sweeney’s latest film, “Anyone But You,” on an airplane. She also derscribed the rom-com is "unwatchable."

The producer further revealed that her students at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts couldn’t give a satisfactory reason why the 26-year-old star is so sought after, the same report added. “I said to my class, ‘Explain this girl to me. She’s not pretty; she can’t act. Why is she so hot?'” Nobody had an answer."

Baum admitted uncertainty about turning down a movie production involving her. We all want to get the movie made and who walks away from a green light? Nobody I know. Your job is to get the movie made," said Baum, in a report by the popular entertainment website.

Aborlan, Palawan may feel 45°C heat index on April 18

BY LIZST TORRES ABELLO

Apr 18, 2024 09:06 AM 

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a heat index of 45°C may be felt in Aborlan, Palawan on Thursday, April 18. 

(Photo from Unsplash) 

PAGASA also said a heat index of 44°C may be experienced in Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; and Catarman, Northern Samar. 

A heat index of 43°C may also be recorded in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Isabela State University (ISU) station in Ichague, Isabela; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Dumangas, Iloilo; and Guiuan, Eastern Samar. 

Meanwhile, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) station in Batac, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Aparri, Cagayan; Sangley Point, Cavite; Coron, Palawan; Virac, Catanduanes; and Roxas City, Capiz may have “dangerous” heat index of 42°C. 

With prolonged exposure to heat indices ranging from 42-51°C, PAGASA said heat stroke is probable. 

Drinking plenty of water and limiting time spent outdoors, particularly from 12 noon to 4 p.m. can help the public to avoid the adverse effects of extreme heat.