Sydney Sweeney, 28, and Scooter Braun, 45, have reached a new phase in their relationship, marked by the inclusion of Braun's children in their public appearances. The couple was recently photographed on a casual outing with Braun's two children in Los Angeles. This development comes approximately one year after the pair reportedly first met at Jeff Bezos' wedding in Venice, Italy.
Family therapist Robin Hamilton advised that Braun and Sweeney need to be prepared for the complexities that arise when children are part of a high-profile relationship. Hamilton emphasized the importance of protecting the children's privacy and treating them as individuals separate from their parents' celebrity status. "You want to keep their personal lives personal and their parents' celebrity lives theirs," Hamilton told Fox News Digital. "Just keep it separate because people are going to be approaching these kids. They're going to ask them questions ... So they have to be prepared."
Hamilton also stressed the need for deliberate, quality time away from public scrutiny to avoid placing undue pressure on the children. "Prepare the kids to navigate those questions and how people are going to approach them if they want them to be in the public life," she added. "I would say like being deliberate about spending quality time where there's nobody commenting on you, there are no cameras there and just, you know, not putting all that pressure on the kids right now, because it's a lot."
Relationship expert Nicole Moore noted that Sweeney's involvement with Braun's children signifies a potential for a lasting connection. "Many parents don’t introduce a love interest to their children unless they’re confident the connection will be a lasting one, so it’s possible that Scooter sees Sydney as a long-term mate," Moore stated. Braun was previously married to Yael Cohen, with whom he shares three children, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.
Moore cautioned that the dynamics could shift if Sweeney is expected to assume a parental role. "When children are involved, there’s a potential for a couple to get closer because they’re likely spending even more time together, but there’s also potential for the romance to dry up if all of their available time is spent on the kids," Moore said. "It will be important for Scooter and Sweeney to maintain date nights and consistent romantic activities if they want their relationship to survive this new stage."
Moore also pointed to Sweeney's burgeoning career as a potential factor. "Sydney is only 28 years old, so her career rise is likely the biggest focus right now," she explained. "Based on how fiercely Sweeney has fought for her roles and how committed she’s been to her career, she’s unlikely to give up any career time to be a parental figure at this stage." Moore suggested that while Sweeney may be engaged with Braun's children when she is with them, she might not yet be ready for a full parental role.
Celebrity matchmaker April Davis highlighted that the couple's shared understanding of public life likely contributes to their relationship's success. "Sydney is incredibly successful, and being with someone like Scooter who understands paparazzi hounds and media buzz can make things easier," Davis said. However, she also noted potential challenges stemming from their differing life stages, age gap, travel demands, and busy schedules. "That said, they’re in pretty different places in life. Scooter already has three children and Sydney’s career is still taking off in a major way. Add in the age difference, travel, and demanding schedules, and there’s a lot of moving parts for them to navigate."
Braun and Sweeney first sparked romance rumors in June 2025. By December of that year, insiders suggested their relationship had become more serious. Sweeney publicly confirmed their relationship in April and further solidified it in May by sharing photos from the Stagecoach festival. The couple has been seen together on multiple occasions, including a romantic gondola ride in Venice. Sweeney was previously engaged to producer Jonathan Davino, a relationship that ended in early 2025.