Recently single Sydney Sweeney is being quite open about her flirtatious encounters with Glen Powell during a series of public outings.
The 27-year-old Emmy-nominated actress set off speculation among fans who believe she might be dating her costar from "Anyone But You," causing quite a stir in the gossip world.
When Sweeney appeared at the wedding of Powell’s actual sibling, Leslie, in Dallas, TX, over the past weekend, fans couldn’t help but see echoes from the 2023 romantic comedy they were part of—where their characters’ storyline unfolded during a wedding involving Powell’s character’s sister.
The movement of players got people talking shortly after the news emerged about Sweeney’s departure. called off her engagement to Jonathan Davino, 41.
"Are they destined for each other? Yes—but there’s no romance happening between them," a source familiar with Powell tried to clarify to The Post.
As for Powell, he kept hinting at the possibility during Thursday’s segment when " TODAY" anchor Jenna Bush Hger playfully asked him about the buzz around Sweeney attending the wedding, mentioning, “The wedding created quite a commotion. Were you taken aback by this?”
"You know, timing is everything in this world," laughed the "Twister" star.
When they were in Dallas, Sweeney and Powell, aged 36, were seen dining together at Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex restaurant.
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A source near Powell stated, "He didn't cause an explosion following their separation [from Davino]."
Sweeney also presented in a white corset outfit, looking every bit the runaway bride when she hit the CinemaCon2025 red carpet in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening. This event marked her first public appearance since canceling her wedding. to Davino —originally scheduled for this May but was moved to last month.
"Many individuals might find themselves daunted by her work commitments for this year, yet Syd remains unfazed. She is thoroughly engrossed in her professional endeavors and is quite enthusiastic about each of her undertakings," a source shared. told People On Monday, it was confirmed that they have separated.
Sweeney has six film and television initiatives scheduled for 2025, which includes returning to play her breakthrough character, Cassie Howard, in the third season of the TV series "Euphoria." Additionally, she will be taking on a producing role in several other ventures she is working on.
Even though Sweeney and Davido became engaged in 2022, they apparently encountered some difficulties early in 2025 resulting in them delaying their wedding.
Davino made his appearance for the first time since the split on Thursday. photos obtained by TMZ While strolling Sweeney's dog around the $6 million Los Angeles mansion they had planned to reside in jointly.
A source told People In March, "there have been issues" between Sweeney and the businessman "for quite some time."
Besides working on "Euphoria," Sweeney is set to begin promoting the Netflix adaptation of the psychological thriller book "The Housemaid," where she takes on a starring role. This film could potentially spawn a series. Additionally, Sweeney will portray real-life boxer Christy Marin in one project and actress Kim Novak in another.
"What truly overwhelmed her were her relationship and her wedding; she wasn't comfortable with them," a source shared with People.
The breakup rumors started Last month, it came to light that Sweeney had been residing at the Beverly Hills Hotel without Davino since mid-February.
She also went to Miu Miu’s Fall 2025 fashion show in Paris The weeks leading up to March featured posts showing her solo. Then, in what seemed like the most definitive sign of their split so far, she removed a picture from a carousel uploaded in January 2025 where she was seen kissing Davino from her Instagram gallery.
Since 2018, this couple was most recently spotted together on January 20 when she had some downtime from work. filming “The Housemaid.”
“A source familiar with Sweeney’s situation told The Post that every time they saw her with her former fiancé, she didn’t appear to be happy,” noted someone who had worked alongside Sweeney.”
"She isn't seen walking red carpets alongside him. In February, she wasn't sporting a ring either. The engagement happened early in their relationship. Likely, she preferred not to halt her pace and start organizing a wedding," explained the source.
Davino, being 13 years older than Sweeney, has strong ties to his former partner and is credited as a producer on movies she has appeared in, such as "Immaculate," "The Caretaker," and "The Player's Table." according to IMDB .
“A source who collaborated with Sweeney informed The Post that she kept him on the payroll,” they said.
"[She] simply desires to be employed. She is undoubtedly a hard worker. She has no problem embracing risks – basically, her schedule is completely filled up with work. It really is quite intense," explained someone who previously collaborated with Sweeney.
Several prominent Hollywood stars, such as Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, who starred alongside her in a Super Bowl advertisement, have lately expressed their admiration for Sweeney.
"I truly have to commend her. She is brave, and hilarious. Full of fantastic ideas. Not scared off—she remains respectful, playful, and charming. Stunning too. Overall, she was simply amazing," Ryan shared with The Post back in January about his first encounter with the "Euphoria" actress during a commercial shoot, where she delivered the famous line "I'll have what she's having" from Crystal's 1989 romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally'.
Off-screen Sweeney has also been hotly sought after to front brand campaigns, including shoe company Hey Dude, Beauty Brand Laneige, and personal hygiene brand Dr. Squatch, among others.
In 2022, Sweeney shed light on the challenging financial aspects of being an actress in Hollywood, even though she achieved great fame for playing the sexually adventurous Howard in "Euphoria." This gritty series about sex, drugs, and trauma premiered on HBO in June 2019.
"I aspire to start a family and have often dreamed of becoming a young mother. However, I am concerned about the stereotypes within this industry regarding young women who choose to have children and the altered perspective they face," she shared with The Hollywood Reporter in 2022.
I was concerned that without working, there wouldn't be any income or support for the children I would raise.
If I decided to take a half-year hiatus, I wouldn't have an income to sustain myself during this period. There’s nobody providing financial support for me, nor do I have anybody I could ask for assistance with covering expenses or lending a hand.
Powell, on the other hand, got his major breakthrough quite lately, mentioning Interview magazine in 2024 In 2017, when he landed a minor part in "Hidden Figures," he earned just $35,000, which was also the sole film he worked on that year.
Powell’s finances didn't see an improvement until "Top Gun: Maverick" hit theaters in 2022. Nevertheless, he wouldn't receive payment until after the film's release, which was delayed for two years due to the pandemic, spearheaded by producer and lead actor Tom Cruise.
"I had never earned a substantial sum from a film, even 'Top Gun,' and I was draining my bank account to the extent that my accountant kept saying, 'This situation can’t go on for much longer,'" he explained. In May 2024, The Hollywood Reporter.
Powell, similar to Sweeney, aims to secure financial stability beyond acting. He has recently introduced a range of condiments through Smash Kitchen, and according to sources cited by The Post, Sweeney could attend his upcoming Los Angeles launch event this weekend to provide additional support.
The individual who collaborated with Sweeney shared with The Post how this Spokane-raised actress is significantly boosting his professional prospects.
"They believed he certainly possessed fame, yet it seemed to surge dramatically only after ' Anything But You' featuring Sydney," was their observation.