Sydney Sweeney Says Dating Scooter Braun is 'Sad', Saying People React 'Non-Normally'

Sydney Sweeney has spoken out about the strain of public scrutiny on her personal life as rumours swirl about her dating Scooter Braun.

The actress addressed the issue during a recent interview, reflecting on how ordinary moments become distorted once they attract attention.

Speaking in late January 2026, Sweeney explained why the reaction has left her frustrated and emotionally drained. She made clear that the problem is not the relationship itself, but how fame changes the way people respond to it.

Sweeney Says Dating Braun is 'Sad'

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney addressed the rumours while discussing the wider impact of public attention on her private life. She explained that everyday situations quickly lose their simplicity once they are observed and judged by strangers.

'Sometimes I'll think that I can do a normal thing and have a date in a normal way, and then it gets perceived in a very non-normal way,' Sweeney said.

She added a short but pointed conclusion to her remarks, saying the situation was 'kind of sad'. The comments came as speculation grew about Sydney Sweeney dating Scooter Braun, a music executive whose own profile has intensified public interest.

Sweeney Explains Issue With 'Loss of Normalcy'

The actress said fame has made it difficult to experience relationships without outside interference. She described how private moments are often reinterpreted by others who have no direct knowledge of her life.

According to Sweeney, this loss of normalcy affects not only her but many well-known figures. Dating, meeting someone new, or spending time together can quickly become a public discussion.

She said this makes it harder to build genuine connections without pressure or judgement.

When To Keep It Private According to Sweeney

Sweeney also reflected on how she has handled privacy in the past. She revealed she was in a long-term relationship for seven and a half years and chose not to speak about it publicly.

'I think it's important to have some things for myself,' Sweeney said, explaining why she kept that part of her life out of view.

She acknowledged the challenge of balancing fame with personal growth, noting that she is still in her 20s and learning about relationships. Sweeney said she spent much of her early adulthood focusing on work and is now trying to experience life more fully.

At the same time, she admitted that deciding what to share publicly remains difficult.

When Did Sweeney Start Dating Braun?

Reports linking Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun first emerged in mid-2025, months after Sweeney ended her engagement to film producer Jonathan Davino.

In June 2025, Sweeney and Braun were both seen attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding celebrations in Venice. Sightings of the pair together soon followed.

By August 2025, reports suggested Braun had privately told people close to him that he was dating Sweeney. In September 2025, multiple outlets reported they were casually seeing each other after being spotted on several outings.

Later that month, the pair were photographed together in Los Angeles and at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, where Sweeney was accompanied by her parents. Sources said both were overwhelmed by the backlash once the relationship became public.

By October and November 2025, reports indicated the relationship had grown more serious, though it remained low-key. Neither Sweeney nor Braun has publicly confirmed their status.