Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun just made their relationship official! After weeks of speculation, the pair confirmed the romance with a cozy date night outing.
On Sept. 24, the two were spotted enjoying dinner at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles, according to photos obtained by TMZ. The couple shared laughs with friends at their table before heading out together. Ever the gentleman, Scooter was seen opening the car door for the actress as they left the Italian hotspot.
For the evening, the 28-year-old showed off her toned legs in a chic gray mini skirt paired with a black top, while Scooter kept it casual in a crisp white sweater.
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Sydney Sweeney And Scooter Braun Spotted On A Date
Scooter Braun, 44, has built a reputation as one of the music industry’s most powerful managers, credited with discovering and shaping the careers of global icons like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Bieber reportedly “wanted to split for so long” from being managed by Scooter and “officially let go” of him in 2024.
Braun also made headlines in 2019 for his controversial purchase of Taylor Swift’s music catalog, sparking a highly publicized feud over artist ownership.
The backlash has now extended to Sydney, with many fans voicing their disappointment over her decision to go public with the controversial music executive.
"Seems like she doesn’t care about her reputation and will do anything for money or opportunities," said one person on Reddit. Another wrote, "she literally just became well known like a year ago and already her popularity is dwindling because of her horrid career choices."
Sydney Sweeney And Scooter Braun 'Overwhelmed' By The Backlash
Now, sources have told Entertainment Tonight that the duo are “overwhelmed by the backlash” over their new romance.
"They think the hate was blown out of proportion," the source said. The blonde starlet has faced controversies of her own in the past, including backlash over her American Eagle campaign.
A different source told PEOPLE, "She's having fun with Scooter and enjoys dating him.” They continued, "He's easy to be around and an intriguing guy. [Sweeney] is back to work now though. She feels very blessed to have such an amazing career. She's very focused and super hard working."
She also reportedly celebrated her 28th birthday with Braun and “had a great time” with him.
