I needed to, like, take a step back
and really evaluate my relationship with social media,
and I think I found a nice balance.
Hi, my name is Sadie Sink,
and this is my GLAMOUR Unfiltered.
Confidence is something that kind of goes up and down,
and sometimes you can feel really confident,
and other times you're a little bit more insecure,
but I think definitely playing the role of Max,
who is, for the most part,
a very outspoken and bold and confident person,
that's like helped me a little on my journey
to become, like, my most confident self.
But it's always fluctuating, it's never the same.
Throughout like middle school and high school,
I don't think there was ever a moment where
I wasn't, like, doubting myself or, like, feeling insecure,
and just like trying to find myself, I guess.
I'm not sure when it was, but
like, I hit a certain point where maybe I was wearing,
like, finally wearing an outfit that I felt like really
comfortable in or felt like I kind of, like,
put a pinpoint on my personal style where I was like,
'OK, I think this is who I am,'
but definitely you have to get past those teenage years.
Growing up in this industry, especially -
and I started when I was really young, like 10 -
you're around a lot of other actors your age,
and I think you kind of always compare yourself to them,
or you start doubting your abilities.
That was probably where my biggest insecurities lie,
just in terms of, like, I don't know,
coming into my own as an actress.
When I am on set,
that's probably when I am the most empowered,
just kind of doing what I love
and what I've always loved since
I was six, seven, eight, whatever.
That's probably when I feel the best,
and I'm able to just kind of, like, focus
on the work that I'm doing
and whatever character I'm playing,
and that's kind of like my comfort zone.
It was kind of amazing,
like the bond between all of us was pretty instantaneous,
and I think over time it just gets stronger and stronger.
It's really nice having just a solid support group
that's going through the same thing
that you're going through
and makes just being on set that much more fun.
Like, my relationship with each cast member is so different
and so unique and special, they're all just the best.
I'd say it's really important to trust each other
and be honest with each other.
It's also nice having those people that you've known
for most of your life.
Like, for me, I think my best friend is... in the world
is, like, my brother.
Like, my brother is my best friend in the world.
We trust each other,
and we're open and honest with each other,
and he's obviously... I've known him forever,
so it's a very special bond.
I mean, she's someone that I've always wanted to work with,
but never thought that I would on anything,
'cause I never thought our paths would cross in any way.
But she's such an incredible human being, and so smart.
So grounded, just everything you'd want her to be.
And just like, as a friend, as a director,
as a mentor, like it's really incredible to have her.
And that experience was, um, it was really,
really special. And yeah,
it was kind of a cool opportunity to step out of, like,
I don't know, being, like, a kid on screen, I guess.
But, yeah, and of course it's, like, such an iconic song,
and the way she kind of, like,
brought that to life on screen was really special,
so it was like an honour to be a part of it.
I mean, it's kind of wild, but especially
joining the show when it was already such a success,
so we kind of, like, had a little glimpse
of what I was getting into.
It definitely wasn't easy at first,
'cause I was never used to, like,
some of these events that you'd go to,
or like the photo shoots, or like this, you know?
Like, I never had that.
So, getting used to that was kind of... that was a process,
but I'd say, like, the best thing that works for me
is just spending time with my family,
and, and focusing on, like, the work part of it.
But having like a good,
solid support system is so important,
and just kind of feeling like you're surrounded
by people who have your best interest at heart,
and not getting too caught up or overwhelmed
with everything.
I learned pretty early on that,
like, having social media on my phone
wasn't the best thing for me,
so I don't really have the app
for, like, Instagram or Twitter.
I think I have a Twitter.
I'm not sure, I think I do,
but, like, I don't keep it on my phone or anything.
Sometimes I'll have it, like, if I'm feeling like I want it,
but not all the time,
just 'cause I think it's what's best for me.
And especially when the show first came out,
it was like a lot of attention all at once.
So it kind of...
I don't know, it didn't scare me off,
but I was just like, 'Whoa!' I wasn't expecting it.
So, I needed to, like, take a step back
and really evaluate my relationship with social media,
and I think I found a nice balance.
Like, if I have a photo that I like, maybe I'll post it,
maybe I won't; maybe I'll look at the app
every once in a while, most likely I won't.
But, I don't know.
Some people love it, some people don't like it.
I'm kind of indifferent.
I think it's important to, like, feel everything
you're feeling also,
so if, like, you are feeling hurt by something, it's OK.
Like, let yourself feel hurt and ride that out,
and just kind of, like, learn from it, too.
So for me, if I ever see something rude or whatever,
or if I have like a, I don't know,
like a bad day at work where I'm thinking about, like,
something I did on set, like,
'Oh, man, I should have said that line differently.'
You can sit with it for a little bit,
but then just, like, go to bed,
wake up the next morning, start afresh.
That's kind of what I do.
When dealing with, like, body image issues
or just kind of like being a young woman in today's society,
there's a lot of issues that come with that.
But, I think it's important, yeah,
to, like, have someone you can talk to about it
if you really need that.
For me, I think it's just...
I focus on like what's real and, like, real life
and my friends and the people in my circle,
rather than kind of paying attention
to everything else that's going on in the world
in terms of like pictures that other people are posting,
or what are they wearing, or what should I be wearing?
What makeup should I be wearing?
But it's just kind of important to focus on what's real
for most of the time.
I'd say...
I don't know.
I feel most like myself when I'm just
at home doing absolutely nothing,
like when it's just me,
RuPaul's Drag Race and that's about it.
Yeah, I'd say, like, being just with my family.
I say that a lot, but it really is the truth.
Like, it's just people that know you
and aren't asking anything from you,
and you're just able to be fully yourself around
and not worry about, I don't know,
what you're saying or what you look like.
You can just kind of let loose.