Sydney Sweeney has raised alarms among those close to her after she reportedly began a casual relationship with music executive Scooter Braun, 44. The 28-year-old actress, known for her role in Euphoria, has been linked to Braun following several dates, but her friends warn this pairing may lead to serious trouble.
Details Behind the Dating Rumors and Friends’ Reactions
The couple’s connection became public in June when paparazzi captured them together in Venice, triggering rumors about their involvement. An insider revealed,
“Sydney’s saying it’s nobody’s concern — she’s just having fun and people have got it wrong because Scooter’s a cool, chilled-out guy,”
yet her friends disagree.
“But friends say he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and you only have to look at his past to see that,”
the insider added.
Scooter Braun’s Controversial Past Intensifies Worries
Braun is a prominent figure in the music business but has been at the center of multiple controversies. In 2019, he purchased Big Machine Records, gaining ownership of Taylor Swift’s first six album masters without her permission. Swift publicly criticized Braun as “incessant” and “manipulative,” choosing to re-record her albums to reclaim control. Earlier this year, she announced she had successfully regained ownership of her masters, calling it “the greatest dream come true.”
In addition to the dispute with Swift, Braun parted ways professionally with Justin Bieber in August 2023 after allegations regarding an unpaid $8 million loan.
Friends Urge Sydney Sweeney to Rethink Her Involvement with Braun
Those close to Sweeney fear her relationship with Braun is a risky move. An insider pointed out,
“Taylor and Justin and many more would swear he’s a scumbag,”
and warned,
“Anyone interested in dating him should seriously rethink that because he’s not to be trusted.”
The same source expressed deep concern over the potential fallout:
“This has all the earmarks of a disaster in the making. People think she’s making a huge mistake even associating with him.”
Another friend added,
“Scooter has such a bad reputation,”
concluding,
“The feeling is that Sydney could do much better.”
Potential Consequences and What May Lie Ahead for Sweeney
While Sydney Sweeney maintains she is simply enjoying herself, her friends’ anxiety highlights the tension surrounding this relationship. Given Braun’s contentious history with high-profile artists like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, those around the actress fear this connection could bring personal and professional complications. Observers will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and whether Sweeney’s instincts about the relationship prove right or if the warnings from her inner circle will be justified.
