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Mar 2024
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Sydney Sweeney (June 2023)

WILLIE GEIST, SUNDAY TODAY
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On this week's episode, Willie sits down with one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood, Sydney Sweeney. They talk about her breakout roles on "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus", and her new movie role getting rave reviews from critics. (Original broadcast date June 4, 2023.) 

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