Sydney Sweeney has stepped into a new spotlight as she took on the challenge of hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) despite being scared initially.

While conversing at an SXSW panel discussion on Tuesday, the Euphoria actress opened up about appearance on SNL.

"It was so scary my mouth dried up," said Sweeney.

She added, "I am having panic attacks thinking of it. I wanted to do it because I think it's important to do things that scare you, and the whole SNL experience was challenging and terrifying."

The Madame Web starlet shared that she knew how to defeat her fears from a young age.

"This is ingrained in my memory," Sweeney continued.

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She went on to say, "I was 14, and I got to a test for a recurring role on TV. It was ABC Family. There were more than two people in the room. I got so nervous, and I forgot all of my lines." The experience made her "so scared."

The Anyone But You star mentioned that she reflected on the time when she “apologised profusely,” and “asked to leave," adding, "It set me up to know that it's ok to be nervous and turn it into excitement."

Earlier this month Sweeney shared that with PEOPLE noting host SNL that she “would love to do it again.”