Los Angeles: Actor Sydney Sweeney and entrepreneur Scooter Braun appear to have taken a major step in their relationship, making it “Instagram official” on April 15, 2026, and signalling a new chapter in their personal lives.
In an industry where celebrity relationships often unfold publicly, the pair chose a subtle yet meaningful way to confirm their bond. Sweeney shared a cozy black-and-white photo on her Instagram story, reportedly taken during the premiere of Euphoria Season 3.
Cozy Photo and Playful Caption Grab Fans’ Attention
The image showed Sydney smiling widely at the camera while Scooter Braun appeared to wrap his arms around her from behind, creating a warm and intimate moment that quickly caught fans’ attention online.
Braun reshared the same image on his own Instagram story. What truly set social media abuzz, however, was his caption — a cheeky remark that read, “Lucky ba****d.”
The simple yet playful message further fueled speculation that the two are now openly acknowledging their relationship.
Romance Rumors Began at Bezos-Sánchez Wedding
Speculation about the duo first began in June 2025, when they reportedly met at the high-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy.
Shortly after that event, rumors about their growing closeness began circulating. Later in 2025, reports quoting unnamed sources suggested the two were spending time together but had not yet defined their relationship.
More recently, sources told Us Weekly that the couple is now considered “the real deal,” suggesting their relationship has grown more serious.
Sydney Sweeney Opens Up About Her Views on Love
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney shared her romantic outlook, describing love in whimsical, cinematic terms.
She compared it to a memorable scene from The Princess Diaries, starring Anne Hathaway.
“Like freedom,” she said. “You know in The Princess Diaries when Anne Hathaway says that when she kisses the guy she knows she’s supposed to be with, her foot will flip up? That’s what love feels like. The lights will magically turn on. The birds will start flying. The fountains start shooting water. Love is a Disney movie.”
She also reflected on the challenges of maintaining privacy while being in the public eye.
“I was in a relationship for a very long time — seven and a half years — and I never talked about it. I think it’s important to have some things for myself,” she said.
Sweeney added that navigating romance while millions of people watch can be complicated, especially as she continues to grow personally and professionally.
Previous Relationships of Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun
Before this new relationship, Sydney Sweeney had been engaged to businessman Jonathan Davino. The couple ended their engagement in March 2025 after being together for several years.
Scooter Braun, on the other hand, was previously married to entrepreneur Yael Cohen. The couple share three children but separated in 2021 after seven years of marriage.