In Hollywood, being judged by a film crew is a common occurrence, but one actress patiently waited 10 years to finally “get back” at the team who passed her over.

Back in 2014, Sydney Sweeney auditioned for a horror movie titled Immaculate. At just 16 and with limited experience, Sweeney was hopeful yet realistic about her chances. Ultimately, she was turned down, leaving her disappointed. Not long after, the Immaculate project encountered production setbacks and was shelved indefinitely.

However, fate wasn’t finished with Sydney Sweeney and this project. In a recent interview, Sweeney revealed that the film’s concept had stayed with her all these years, sparking a deep sense of unfinished business. Upon learning that Immaculate still hadn’t moved forward, she made a bold move: she purchased the rights herself, investing her own money to finally bring the project to life.

Sweeney financed a new writer to revamp the script and cast herself as the lead. Now, the long-awaited Immaculate is nearly complete, with Sweeney stepping into the role that once eluded her.

Following notable performances in Euphoria and Anyone But You, Sweeney’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. She used this success to establish her production company, Fifty-Fifty, which is now behind Immaculate. Becoming president of her own company at just 20 inspired many fans, and her story of taking control of her own career and “redeeming” a past rejection has thrilled audiences.