In a world where celebrities practically live on espresso shots and $8 oat milk lattes, Sydney Sweeney just dropped a confession that has the internet losing its mind: She has never tried coffee. Not once. Not ever.
The Euphoria and Anyone But You star—who just appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon doing the viral “Six Seven” TikTok trend—revealed in a recent interview that she’s managed to build a Hollywood career, film back-to-back projects, and survive on as little as two hours of sleep without ever touching the world’s most popular caffeinated beverage.
What Sydney Sweeney Actually Drinks
“I have never even tried coffee,” Sweeney told interviewers. “I only drink water—for whatever reason, when I was like 12, I decided I would only drink water and I just stuck with it.”
The origin story? A childhood dare from her parents.
“When I was little I loved Shirley Temples, and I loved Sprite and my parents kept being like, ‘It’s all you drink, it’s all you drink. You need to drink water,'” she explained. “And I think that they made a comment, they were like, ‘You couldn’t drink water for a week.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I can—watch me.’ And then I kept doing it.”
That was over a decade ago. She’s still going.
Her Secret Energy Source Will Shock Coffee Lovers
So how does one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses power through 16-hour filming days without caffeine? The answer might make baristas everywhere cringe.
Swedish Fish.
“Don’t get me wrong; I eat sugar, so it balances out,” Sweeney told Bustle. “Instead of coffee, I’ll have some Swedish Fish or anything gummy if I’m tired.”
Yes, you read that correctly. While the rest of us are debating cold brew versus pour-over, Sydney Sweeney is reaching for a bag of fish-shaped candy.
The Sleep Factor That Makes This Even More Insane
Here’s where it gets truly baffling. Sweeney told The Wall Street Journal that she’s “known for being able to function off of very, very little sleep for a very long amount of time.”
We’re talking about two hours some nights. Without coffee. Just water and Swedish Fish.
For context, most sleep experts recommend 7-9 hours for adults, and most of us can’t function without at least one cup of coffee even WITH a full night’s rest.
Her Breakfast Routine
Sweeney’s morning fuel consists of:
- A berry bowl
- Maybe some granola
- Bacon
- A croissant with cinnamon sugar and honey butter
- And, of course, water
Not a single coffee bean in sight.
What This Means for Coffee Culture
Is Sydney Sweeney onto something? While coffee has well-documented benefits—antioxidants, improved cognitive function, that sacred morning ritual—her approach raises interesting questions about our collective caffeine dependency.
Some health experts note that staying properly hydrated can actually boost energy levels naturally, and that our reliance on coffee might mask underlying issues like poor sleep quality or dehydration.
But let’s be real: most of us aren’t about to give up our morning brew for a bag of gummy candy. Though we have to admit—if it works for someone pulling Sydney Sweeney’s schedule, maybe there’s something to it.
The Bottom Line
Sydney Sweeney’s coffee-free lifestyle is a fascinating exception in a world where caffeine is practically a personality trait. Whether you find it inspiring or absolutely unhinged, one thing’s clear: she’s proven you don’t need coffee to take Hollywood by storm.
Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to go make ourselves a double espresso while contemplating our life choices.
What do you think—could you survive without coffee? Let us know in the comments.