After months of swirling rumors and speculative headlines, Sydney Sweeney is finally setting the record straight.
In a candid new interview with The Sunday Times, the Euphoria star confirmed what many fans suspected: her long engagement to Jonathan Davino is officially over. The two, who had been together for nearly seven years and even co-founded a production company, are no longer planning a wedding. And yes—she’s single.
This revelation comes after months of silence and growing chatter online about a possible split, especially after Sweeney was repeatedly seen without her engagement ring and not spotted publicly with Davino for quite some time. By late March, tabloids like People, TMZ, and Us Weekly were reporting the breakup, citing sources close to the couple. But now, Sweeney has confirmed it herself—without the drama or fanfare, just quiet honesty.
“I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it,” the 27-year-old said in the interview, showing no bitterness or regret—just self-discovery.
It’s a sentiment many women in their twenties can relate to: letting go of a relationship that once meant everything and embracing the freedom that comes with moving forward. For Sweeney, who skyrocketed to fame in the last few years thanks to her emotionally chaotic role as Cassie in Euphoria, this transition feels like a full-circle moment—not just personally, but professionally too.
What makes the end of Sweeney’s relationship all the more surprising is that she and Davino weren’t just partners in love—they were partners in business. The two co-produced the 2023 rom-com Anyone But You, starring Sweeney opposite Glen Powell. The movie became a runaway hit, thanks in no small part to the electric chemistry between its leads—and the strategic media frenzy that followed.
Sweeney and Powell leaned all the way into the rumors that they were more than just co-stars. Paparazzi photos, flirty interviews, and even a viral TikTok campaign fueled speculation that the two were secretly an item. Fans couldn’t get enough of their on-screen chemistry, and the real-life will-they-won’t-they narrative only added fuel to the box office fire.
But Sweeney insists that it was all part of the game.
“Glenn and I adore each other, so I think we were so happy for the reception of the film,” she said. “When you spend so much time with someone, you become close and you talk to each other about anything. So work, life, family, friends—he’s just there for me. I’m there for him.”
There’s no denying that the duo shares a strong friendship. Sweeney even attended Powell’s sister’s wedding in Texas this past March. But for those still holding onto the fantasy of a secret affair, Powell shut it all down in his own New York Times interview back in April.
“The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry,” Powell said. “Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry. That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit—and it worked wonderfully.”
His final word on the matter? “Sydney is very smart.”
Smart indeed. She understood the assignment. The flirtation, the rumors—it was all part of a strategic campaign to sell a story. And it worked. Anyone But You exceeded expectations, becoming one of the most talked-about rom-coms in recent years.
But Sweeney isn’t just playing the Hollywood game—she’s learning how to flip the script, both literally and figuratively. Behind the glamorous red carpet photos and cheeky social media posts lies a woman fighting for more control over her career, her image, and her future.
One of her biggest battles? Being taken seriously as a producer.
Even with the success of Anyone But You, Sweeney says that getting respect in the industry remains a constant uphill climb. And being a young, beautiful woman doesn’t help.
“I have to prove myself as a young woman, as an actor, as a businessperson—all of it,” she told The Sunday Times.
And then there’s Cassie.
Her breakout role as the emotional, sexually charged Cassie Howard in Euphoria made her a household name, but it also put her in a box. For better or worse, the image of Cassie has stuck to her like glitter after a night out: glamorous, chaotic, sexual—and hard to shake off.
“I see it all the time where they don’t think I am right for [a role] because they watched Cassie in Euphoria,” she said. “Especially because Cassie was such a sexualized character—that puts a wall up for people.”
It’s the double-edged sword of success. On one hand, Euphoria gave Sweeney the platform to show her depth and range. On the other, it has branded her in ways she’s still trying to undo. Hollywood has long had a habit of typecasting women—especially those who play “the sexy one.” For Sweeney, that means constantly having to reintroduce herself as more than just Cassie.
Despite the challenges, Sweeney still feels a deep connection to the role that changed her life. With Euphoria finally returning for another season, she finds herself back on set and back in Cassie’s world.
“Being back is crazy. I love Cassie so much,” she said. “She’s insane.”
There’s a certain fondness in her voice, even as she acknowledges how much of a double-edged sword the role can be. Cassie may be “insane,” but she’s also vulnerable, complex, and undeniably real—a character that has resonated with young women everywhere.
It’s that emotional truth that Sweeney taps into so well, and it’s what makes her one of the most compelling actresses of her generation. Whether she’s playing a love-struck disaster in Euphoria, a manipulative bride in The White Lotus, or a charming rom-com lead opposite Glen Powell, she brings depth and authenticity to each role.
But make no mistake: she’s not stopping at acting.
Sweeney is determined to make her mark behind the scenes, too. With her production company, Fifty-Fifty Films, she’s actively developing projects that reflect her taste, her voice, and her power. She wants to tell stories on her terms—and she’s not waiting for permission.
Still, the road hasn’t been easy. Like many women in the public eye, Sweeney has faced her fair share of scrutiny. Her personal life is constantly under a microscope, her body routinely picked apart in tabloids and online forums, and her every move dissected for meaning.
Even her relationship with Davino, once largely private, became tabloid fodder as the rumors of a split gained traction. Some fans even began pitting her against Powell’s rumored partners, fueling internet wars over nothing more than imagined love triangles.
But Sweeney seems to be stepping into a new chapter—one that prioritizes herself.
She’s not confirming wild fan theories. She’s not performing for headlines. She’s not trying to be the “perfect Hollywood girlfriend.”
She’s just being Sydney.
Single. Smart. Self-aware. And seriously focused on her future.
As Echo Valley, her new AppleTV+ thriller, prepares for release, Sweeney is expanding her range and stepping into more dramatic territory. The film marks yet another step away from the sex-symbol narrative, positioning her as a serious actress with serious ambition.
And while the spotlight remains fixed on her every move, she’s learning how to use it rather than run from it.
From co-producing hit films to redefining what a leading lady looks like, Sydney Sweeney is playing the long game. She’s not interested in just being famous—she wants to build something lasting. A career. A legacy. A catalog of characters and projects that reflect who she is, not just who people think she should be.
In many ways, this is her “main character” moment—the part where she walks away from a long-term relationship, drowns out the noise, and finds herself again.
The headlines might focus on the breakup. The rumors might swirl around Glen Powell. But beneath all that, there’s a woman taking control of her story.
And that, more than any showmance or red carpet rumor, is what really makes her compelling.