Actress Sydney Sweeney and music mogul Scooter Braun recently demonstrated their affection openly while enjoying a picturesque gondola ride through Venice, Italy. The couple's romantic escapade in the iconic floating city captured attention as they were seen sharing tender moments.
Exploring Venice's Canals and Streets
During their scenic journey along Venice's waterways, Braun was dressed in a white button-down shirt paired with blue shorts, sunglasses, and a backward baseball cap. Sweeney opted for a white dress, complemented by a yellow cardigan draped over her shoulders. Photographs captured intimate interactions, including Sweeney leaning in to kiss Braun, cradling his face with her hands. Other images showed the pair smiling brightly as they sat close, with Sweeney holding onto Braun's arm while his hand rested on her knee. Beyond the canals, they continued their exploration of the city on foot, where they were also seen smiling and walking hand-in-hand through the historic streets.
Venice Film Festival Appearance
The couple's presence in Venice coincides with the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Sweeney is attending the prestigious event in her capacity as a brand ambassador for Armani Beauty, which holds the distinction of being the official beauty sponsor for this year's festival.
A Developing Romance
Speculation about a romance between Sweeney and Braun first emerged in June 2025, when they were spotted together at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos' wedding, also held in Venice. Their relationship continued to draw notice as they were photographed spending time together consistently from September 2025 through February 2026. The relationship gained further public confirmation in April when Sweeney brought Braun as her date to the premiere of the third season of her hit series, "Euphoria." Following the event, she made their relationship "Instagram official" by sharing a photo of them at the premiere on her social media stories. Since then, the couple has posted images documenting various shared adventures, including attending the Stagecoach Music Festival and traveling to Australia.
Insights into the Couple's Dynamic
Observers have commented on the nature of their pairing. One perspective highlights the appeal of such a duo, describing it as:
"a business man with a starlet. Every relationship needs a diamond and a setting, and Scooter is most definitely the setting to Sydney’s shining diamond."This viewpoint further emphasizes Braun's potential role as:
"that stable force in Sydney’s life right now. There is so much happening during this time for her, and having a strong, supportive force behind the scenes may be just what she needs to keep rising."
Sweeney's Prior Engagement
Before her current relationship, Sweeney was engaged to producer Jonathan Davino. Their relationship spanned from 2018 until early 2025, when she reportedly ended their engagement.
