Amanda Seyfried didn’t know how to slap Sydney Sweeney in ‘The Housemaid’

Seyfried says she hesitated before slapping Sweeney in ‘The Housemaid’, turning a tense moment into laughs

Amanda Seyfried just shared a humorous behind-the-scenes moment from the set of the psychological thriller The Housemaid, revealing that she genuinely didn’t know how to slap co-star Sydney Sweeney for one of their intense scenes and it led to laughter instead of cinematic menace. Seyfried’s candid admission highlights the strange blend of comedy and chaos that sometimes happens when actors tackle emotionally charged moments together.

In The Housemaid, a movie packed with suspense, tension and dark twists, Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney play characters whose escalating conflict culminates in moments that demand high physicality and emotional intensity. The scene in question required Seyfried’s character to slap Sweeney’s, and Seyfried has admitted that despite her long career, she wasn’t sure how to deliver the slap properly when it came time to shoot. The result was less of a dramatic strike and more of a shared laugh between the two actors as they worked out the choreography of the moment.

The admission has resonated with fans, especially as the film’s release, which premiered in theatres earlier this month, has spotlighted the dynamic between the two leads. The Housemaid has been noted for its blend of stylish thrills and campy energy, with critics praising both performances in a movie that turns traditional psychological thriller beats on their head.

Seyfried’s off-camera vulnerability also sheds light on the camaraderie she and Sweeney built while filming. In interviews promoting the movie, both actresses have talked about their chemistry and how collaborative the set environment was, even during scenes that called for intense emotional and physical acting. They’ve also shared other anecdotes about performing real physical stunts and messy sequences, including spilled milk and shattered glass, all done with the support of a dedicated crew.