United Kingdom, Dec. 10 -- Amanda Seyfried feels "protective" of Sydney Sweeney.

The 40-year-old actress stars alongside Sydney, 28, in The Housemaid, their new psychological thriller film, and Amanda has heaped praise on her co-star, observing that Sydney has managed to thrive despite having "a spotlight on her".

Speaking to WhoWhatWear, Amanda explained: "She's got it so much harder than I ever did - not even close. She's got a spotlight on her that I never had, never wanted.

"I can't help but feel somewhat protective of her, though she doesn't need my protection.

"She's gonna continue to make choices in her career that I think will define, or at least solidify, her as an actual actress because people are too distracted by all the o...