Hollywood Buzz: Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Spark Dating Rumors
In a surprising turn of celebrity romance, actress Sydney Sweeney, 27, and music mogul Scooter Braun, 44, are reportedly “casually hooking up,” multiple sources have exclusively revealed to PEOPLE. Another insider further corroborated the news, confirming the two are indeed seeing each other.
“Everything is casual. She is living her life and working hard,” an additional source shared, emphasizing the relaxed nature of their budding relationship. The pairing first garnered attention when both Sweeney and Braun were spotted among the exclusive guest list at the star-studded Venice wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in June, an event that undoubtedly sparked whispers among Hollywood observers. Representatives for both Sweeney and Braun have yet to respond to requests for comment, with Star being the first outlet to break the news.
Sweeney’s Recent Split from Jonathan Davino
This development comes months after Sweeney, known for her breakout role in HBO’s Euphoria, confirmed the end of her engagement to businessman Jonathan Davino. The couple, who first ignited dating rumors in 2018 and became engaged in 2022, reportedly called off their wedding in March following persistent speculation about their relationship. Speaking to The Times in May, Sweeney publicly addressed the split, stating she was single and embracing a period of self-discovery: “I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it.” Sources close to the actress indicated at the time that she “didn’t feel right about it” and was prioritizing her “magical career,” acknowledging that “things have been rocky for a long time” with Davino, 42.
Braun’s Amicable Co-Parenting with Yael Cohen
Meanwhile, Braun, a prominent figure in the music industry, finalized his divorce from activist Yael Cohen, 38, in 2022, after their split in 2021. The couple had been married since 2014 and share three children: sons Jagger, 10, and Levi, 8, along with daughter Hart, 6. Braun has been notably open about his amicable co-parenting relationship with Cohen. During a July 17 episode of Danielle Robay’s Question Everything podcast, he referred to Cohen as “one of my best friends,” stating they speak “every day” and avoid the term “ex.” He elaborated, “That’s like my partner. That’s the mother of my children,” and proudly displayed a “same team” tattoo on his finger, symbolizing their lifelong commitment to their family unit.
Thriving Careers and Debunked Rumors
As Sweeney navigates her new personal chapter, her professional career continues to soar. She is currently in production for the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria. Her boxing biopic, Christy, is slated for a world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival this month, and she will star opposite Amanda Seyfried in the film adaptation of The Housemaid, hitting theaters this Christmas. On the music executive’s front, Braun also took the opportunity on the podcast to address long-standing rumors that Taylor Swift’s 2022 Midnights track “Vigilante Shit” was inspired by his divorce, firmly denying the connection. “No, I never thought that was about us. [Yael] never thought it was about us and everyone else kind of feeding into the fire. Great strategy move, but nah,” he remarked.
