Sydney Sweeney's Brother: Air Force, Twitch, Gardens, and More, All You Need to Know About Trent Sweeney

Published 10/07/2024, 10:42 PM EDT

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Behind all Hollywood glamour and extravaganza, Sydney Sweeney remains just as heartwarming as any 27-year-old ought to be. Despite her skyrocketing fame, the actress remains grounded in her loved ones. While her adorable cat often steals the spotlight, Sydney's family extends far beyond her furry companion. Her brother, Trent Sweeney for instance, has kept a relatively low profile, unlike his sister's rising stardom. Unlike the actress, he does not share her passion for felines. 

However, despite dissimilarities that set them apart, like any brother and sister in the world, the two share an inexplicable bond which they celebrate during random gossip sessions and laugh fests together. 

Trent Sweeney's early life and hobbies

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Trent Sweeney spent his childhood in Spokane, Washington, near the Idaho border. His parents, Lisa and Steven Sweeney, raised him and his sister in the South Hill neighborhood and at their lake house. The family's humble upbringing laid the groundwork for his down-to-earth perspective, contrasting with his sister's rising stardom.

As Sweeney pursued acting, the family relocated to Los Angeles when her brother was just 10. Growing up, Trent Sweeney traded hardcore studies for gaming, travel, and culinary pursuits. Now, as PeanutButterPaul on Twitch, he streams "random games" to a loyal audience. When offline, the 24-year-old explores cooking, captures travel moments, and cherishes time with his dogs, Rango and Kovu. 

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While Sweeney's acting career inspired her brother, he soon realized it was not his cup of tea. 

Trent Sweeney's acting gigs and rise in defense

Trent Sweeney initially pursued an acting career. Having graduated from Sumner High School in 2018 and attending Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, he gained experience in short films as an actor and assistant director. Notably, he read with director Ron Howard for The Dark Tower (2017) and tested for the lead role in Ender's Game (2013). A few more of his acting gigs include The Opium Eater and Norman(2010).

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However, Sweeney soon redirected his path. Realizing acting was not his passion, he joined the United States Air Force. In 2020, he completed training and shared an Instagram photo showcasing his Air Force certification. This significant career shift marked a new chapter for Sweeney. Notably, he is the first from the actress's family to serve in defense. 

Nonetheless, he has always been supportive of Sydney Sweeny's career as an actress when their parents did not. Despite the consequences that Sweeney does not like herself, for instance, the paparazzi chase, her brother has always ensured 

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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