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Ranking the performances of iconic stars is something that cannot be done lightly. Especially when it comes to a psychological thriller like The Housemaid, the rankings are highly personal and polarizing.
With an ensemble cast including Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandan Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins, here’s where we rank each actor’s performance in The Housemaid, from worst to best:
5 Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney’s performance is the most polarizing in the film. While some viewers feel she captures the protagonist’s meek and unassuming nature, others have been much harsher in their opinions.
Many reviews on X described her as dull, monotone, and surface-level. Critics also argued that she felt miscast. Check out some of the tweets below:
the #housemaid was so plot was good but i feel like Sydney sweeney’s acting can be so monotone pic.twitter.com/yDK5eMQ6YZ
— keira 🎞️ (@Frame_By_Frame7) December 29, 2025
Trying to watch the housemaid but I don’t think I’ll finish why is Sydney Sweeney’s acting so bad pic.twitter.com/a6bTwRuI7d
— gailynn ⁷ is seeing bts! (@jhsenthusiast_) January 9, 2026
Just watched The Housemaid. Sydney Sweeney is very, very bad at acting.
— JP (@jpmovies24) February 3, 2026
Watching the housemaid and trying to sit through Sydney Sweeney’s acting compared to the other cast and also completely disagreeing with the fact that Brendon should be Bruce Wayne pic.twitter.com/RCP2c2N1MG
— Simon Pascal Knowles (@Yoncepascal) December 31, 2025
Sweeney often ranks lower when talking about The Housemaid because she is acting circles around her co-stars, who arguably did a far better job of playing psychopaths, which made Sweeney’s character feel “flat” compared to theirs.
4 Michele Morrone
Michele Morrone in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures
Portraying the role of an Italian groundskeeper named Enzo Accardi, the casting of the 365 Days star was a major talking point on social media, but the reception to his actual performance was more mixed.
Many people felt he was underutilized or felt like an afterthought in the grander plot. While some found him a fun addition to the film’s glossy camp aesthetic, others felt he was out of place compared to the more seasoned actors.
3 Elizabeth Perkins
Elizabeth Perkins as Susan in Big | Credits: Gracie Films
In a supporting role as the mother-in-law from hell, Elizabeth Perkins provides the film’s sharpest comedic relief. Although she has less screen time, Perkins is frequently highlighted as a standout.
Critics loved her performance in The Housemaid and noted that she perfectly embodies the mother-in-law-from-hell archetype in the 2025 film.
2 Brandon Sklenar
Brandon Sklenar in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures
Sklenar’s performance is generally well-received for his portrayal of the picture-perfect husband who hides a dark, twisted interior.
He is described as fantastic and menacing, effectively conveying the character’s transition from a gentleman to someone the audience genuinely comes to hate.
Critics noted that his chemistry with Amanda Seyfried was effective, though some felt his character was occasionally a victim of the script’s narrative sledgehammer.
1 Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures
Amanda Seyfried is widely cited as the film’s MVP. Reviewers have praised her ability to navigate the character’s explosive, unpredictable, and manipulative nature.
Most critics agree that she outclasses the rest of the cast, effortlessly switching between a victimized housewife and a menacing presence. Many noted that she brings a level of wicked fun and unnerving energy that keeps the film’s campy tone from falling flat.
Therefore, it can be said that Amanda Seyfried has the best acting performance in The Housemaid.
Do you agree with our picks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.