Chloe Cherry, co-star to Sydney Sweeney in the HBO series Euphoria, has publicly discussed her concerns regarding the show’s controversial storyline involving Cassie Howard and the platform OnlyFans.

Criticism of the OnlyFans Storyline

Cherry, who transitioned to mainstream acting from the adult film industry, expressed surprise and criticism over Cassie’s decision to pursue a career on OnlyFans. She found it “crazy” that a character with Cassie’s resources would resort to sex work.

Economic Pressures and Normalization

Cherry attributed the increasing normalization of platforms like OnlyFans to difficult economic circumstances and the pressures of capitalism. She emphasized that people are turning to OnlyFans out of necessity, not desire, highlighting the current economic realities.

Broader Controversies Surrounding Sydney Sweeney

The criticism of Cassie’s storyline comes amid other controversies involving Sweeney. These include the removal of a cameo appearance from the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2 and backlash over a scene depicting ‘infancy roleplay’ in Euphoria.

Scene Backlash and Personal Experience

The scene featuring Cassie dressed as a baby drew condemnation, including from Megyn Kelly, who labeled it the “sexualizing of infancy.” Cherry, with over 200 adult films to her credit, offered a unique perspective, stating her own entry into the adult film world was driven by financial hardship after her father’s death.

Political Scrutiny and Removed Scene

Sweeney has also faced scrutiny for her political views, being labeled a ‘MAGA Barbie’ after photos of family members wearing ‘Make Sixty Great Again’ hats surfaced. Her Republican party registration further fueled the debate. The removal of her scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been linked to this political backlash.

Cherry’s Perspective and Future Outlook

Cherry’s comments frame the portrayal of sex work in Euphoria as a symptom of larger societal and economic issues. She predicts that the phenomenon of OnlyFans will be viewed with confusion in the future, recognizing it as a product of the unique challenges of the 2020s.