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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<\/a>, the rankings are highly personal and polarizing.<\/p>\n

With an ensemble cast<\/a> including\u00a0Sydney Sweeney<\/a>, Amanda Seyfried, Brandan Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins, here\u2019s where we rank each actor\u2019s performance in\u00a0The Housemaid,\u00a0from worst to best:<\/p>\n

5 Sydney Sweeney<\/p>\n

Sydney Sweeney\u2019s performance is the most polarizing in the film. While some viewers feel she captures the protagonist\u2019s meek and unassuming nature, others have been much harsher in their opinions.<\/p>\n

Many reviews on X described her as dull, monotone<\/a>, and surface-level. Critics also argued that she felt miscast. Check out some of the tweets below:<\/p>\n

the #housemaid<\/a> was so plot was good but i feel like Sydney sweeney’s acting can be so monotone pic.twitter.com\/yDK5eMQ6YZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 keira \ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f (@Frame_By_Frame7) December 29, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

Trying to watch the housemaid but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll finish why is Sydney Sweeney\u2019s acting so bad pic.twitter.com\/a6bTwRuI7d<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 gailynn \u2077 is seeing bts! (@jhsenthusiast_) January 9, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Just watched The Housemaid. Sydney Sweeney is very, very bad at acting.<\/p>\n

\u2014 JP (@jpmovies24) February 3, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Watching the housemaid and trying to sit through Sydney Sweeney\u2019s acting compared to the other cast and also completely disagreeing with the fact that Brendon should be Bruce Wayne pic.twitter.com\/RCP2c2N1MG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Simon Pascal Knowles (@Yoncepascal) December 31, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

Sweeney often ranks lower when talking about The Housemaid because she is acting circles around her co-stars, who\u00a0arguably\u00a0did a far better job<\/a>\u00a0of playing psychopaths, which made Sweeney\u2019s character feel \u201cflat\u201d compared to theirs.<\/p>\n

4 Michele Morrone<\/p>\n

\"MicheleMichele Morrone in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Many people felt he was underutilized or felt like an afterthought in the grander plot<\/a>. While some found him a fun addition to the film\u2019s glossy camp aesthetic, others felt he was out of place compared to the more seasoned actors.<\/p>\n

3 Elizabeth Perkins<\/p>\n

\"ElizabethElizabeth Perkins as Susan in Big | Credits: Gracie Films<\/p>\n

In a supporting role<\/a> as the mother-in-law from hell, Elizabeth Perkins provides the film\u2019s sharpest comedic relief. Although she has less screen time, Perkins is frequently highlighted as a standout.<\/p>\n

Critics loved her performance in The Housemaid and noted that she perfectly embodies the mother-in-law-from-hell archetype in the 2025 film.<\/p>\n

2 Brandon Sklenar<\/p>\n

\"BrandonBrandon Sklenar in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures<\/p>\n

Sklenar\u2019s performance is generally well-received for his portrayal of the picture-perfect husband who hides a dark, twisted interior<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He is described as fantastic and menacing, effectively conveying the character\u2019s transition from a gentleman to someone the audience genuinely comes to hate.<\/p>\n

Critics noted that his chemistry with Amanda Seyfried was effective, though some felt his character was occasionally a victim of the script\u2019s narrative sledgehammer.<\/p>\n

1 Amanda Seyfried<\/p>\n

\"AmandaAmanda Seyfried in a still from The Housemaid | Credits: Hidden Pictures<\/p>\n

Amanda Seyfried is widely cited as the film\u2019s MVP<\/a>. Reviewers have praised her ability to navigate the character\u2019s explosive, unpredictable, and manipulative nature.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s campy tone from falling flat.<\/p>\n

Therefore, it can be said that Amanda Seyfried has the best acting performance in The Housemaid.<\/p>\n

Do you agree with our picks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n