Sydney Sweeney has stepped away from the headlines about her rumoured romance with Scooter Braun and the controversy surrounding her American Eagle campaign, instead sharing a sweet glimpse of her personal life.
The Euphoria actress, 27, delighted fans this weekend by posting new photos of her German Shepherd puppy, Scully. The candid snaps showed the pup enjoying the outdoors with his fluffy coat fully grown in, his tongue playfully sticking out as he looked into the camera with puppy-dog eyes.
Sweeney first introduced Scully to her Instagram followers in April. Since then, fans have watched him grow, and her latest update melted hearts across social media. Many remarked that the actress rarely shares personal moments, making the update even more special for her 20 million followers.
The rare update comes as Sweeney’s personal life continues to dominate Hollywood chatter. On Friday, rumors resurfaced that she is dating music mogul Scooter Braun, 44, who is infamous for his long-running feud with Taylor Swift.
According to The Star, Braun has been confiding in friends about the alleged romance but has urged them to keep details quiet. Social media sleuths pointed out that the pair were spotted in Venice earlier this summer during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding festivities, though they were also accompanied by friends.
Representatives for both Sweeney and Braun have not yet commented on the speculation. The actress was previously engaged to film producer Jonathan Davino, whom she began dating in 2018.
The couple split earlier this year after what insiders described as a “rocky” period in their relationship. Sources told People that while Sweeney loved Davino, she ultimately wanted to focus on her career rather than settling down.
The Emmy-nominated star also found herself at the center of a heated online debate earlier this summer after becoming the face of American Eagle’s fall denim campaign.
The campaign’s tagline, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” a pun on “great genes,” drew accusations of racial undertones and eugenics when paired with images of the actress’s blue eyes. Critics on social media accused the brand of insensitivity, while others defended the ad as clever wordplay.
In response, American Eagle issued a statement clarifying: “‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way.” Sweeney herself has not commented publicly on the backlash.
Despite the noise around her personal life and endorsements, insiders say the actress remains focused on her rapidly rising career. “She’s exactly where she wants to be,” a source told People. “Most people would feel overwhelmed by her schedule, but not Syd. She’s excited and thriving.”