Sydney Sweeney has officially called off her engagement to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, prompting speculation about her relationship with Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell. The breakup, recently confirmed by People, follows months of subtle hints and growing tensions, shedding light on the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with personal commitments.
Sweeney and Davino began dating in 2018, culminating in an engagement in 2022. They had reportedly planned a spring 2025 wedding, but those plans fell through when People announced the cancellation on March 31, 2025. Their last public appearance together was on January 20 in New York City, fueling rumors of a long-brewing split.
A key sign came when Sweeney deleted a photo of her and Davino sharing a kiss from her Instagram—a move often seen as indicative of a celebrity breakup. Sources close to the 27-year-old actress later revealed that she felt “overwhelmed” by the wedding preparations and ultimately confessed the relationship “didn’t feel right.”
Insiders told People that Sweeney struggled with the decision, maintaining the relationship longer than she might have otherwise due to emotional difficulty. “It was hard for her to break it off,” a source noted, adding that Sweeney isn’t currently ready to settle down.
Her rapidly ascending Hollywood career has played a significant role.
“She’s exactly where she wants to be,”
A source shared.
“Most people would be overwhelmed by her schedule, but not Syd. She’s fully focused on her work and excited about her upcoming projects.”
Following the success of Anyone But You, Sweeney’s slate includes The Housemaid, The Masque of the Red Death, a Christy Martin biopic, Scandalous!, and preparations for Euphoria’s third season. That demanding pace reportedly strained her relationship with Davino, highlighting the tension between career ambition and personal life.
Another layer of complexity is the 14-year age gap between Sweeney and Davino. When they began dating, she was 20, and he was 34—an age difference that may have become more pronounced as her career took off. Now 27, Sweeney is at a professional high, while Davino, at 41, is reportedly in a more settled phase. This divergence in life stages likely contributed to their differing priorities.
The timing of the breakup has reignited rumors of a possible romantic connection between Sweeney and Glen Powell. Just days after the split surfaced, Sweeney was seen attending Powell’s sister’s wedding in Texas and dining with friends at Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex in Dallas. While she had RSVP’d months in advance with a friend, the coincidence has not gone unnoticed.
Rumors about their chemistry date back to 2023, when the duo filmed Anyone But You in Australia. Paparazzi captured a series of flirty on-set moments, fueling fan theories of a real-life romance. The chatter intensified when Powell ended his three-year relationship with model Gigi Paris shortly after filming wrapped.
Despite the buzz, Sweeney and Powell have repeatedly denied romantic involvement. In an August 2023 interview with People, Sweeney explained their playful interactions were part of promoting the film.
“We have so much fun together and respect each other a lot. He’s such a hard worker, and so am I,”
she said.
Powell echoed these sentiments, later admitting they “played up” the rumors to boost the film’s visibility.
Still, speculation resurfaced in late March 2025 after news of Sweeney’s split from Davino. Fans noticed when she posted beach photos without her engagement ring—photos that Powell liked on social media.
On April 2, Powell appeared on Today with Jenna & Friends, where he cryptically remarked, “Timing is everything,” while laughing off the rumors. His mother, Cyndy Powell, was more direct, telling Daily Mail that the pair are “definitely not together” and calling Sweeney “just a really, really good friend.”
After the breakup, Sweeney and Davino were seen together in Los Angeles, reportedly spending about an hour talking. Sources say Davino is eager to reconcile.
“He would love to get Sydney back and is trying to work things out,”
One insider shared. However, Sweeney appears uninterested in rekindling the relationship, though the two remain on good terms.
Ultimately, the end of Sweeney and Davino’s engagement appears less about scandal and more about shifting priorities. Signs of strain had been evident between the deleted social media posts, career pressures, and differing life stages. At 27 and with her star rapidly rising, Sweeney seems focused on personal growth and professional achievement—leaving marriage off the table for the foreseeable future.
Neither party has publicly commented on the split, but the unfolding timeline and insider accounts suggest that a young actress is making space for her ambitions, even at the cost of a nearly seven-year relationship.
