Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun romance faces biggest challenge yet as expert warns couple to 'be prepared'

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Celebrate One‑Year Milestone With a Smoothie Outing With His Children

A photo‑rich glimpse of Hollywood’s newest power couple suggests that Sydney Sweeney and music mogul Scooter Braun’s romance is moving beyond the “just dating” phase. The 28‑year‑old actress and the 45‑year‑old manager were recently spotted in Los Angeles enjoying a casual smoothie lunch with Braun’s three children, according to images released by TMZ.

The outing comes a year after the pair first drew media attention. Sweeney and Braun first crossed paths at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice, Italy, in June 2025, where speculation about a budding romance surfaced. The couple was seen together at the premiere of Euphoria season three in April, and the week after the premiere, Sweeney publicly confirmed the relationship with a photo of the two on Instagram.

Braun, who was previously married to entrepreneur Yael Cohen from 2014 to 2022, has three children from that marriage. He has been largely private about the new partnership, but the LA smoothie trip marks the first publicly documented occasion in which Sweeney has been seen with Braun’s kids.

“Now that kids are part of the relationship, the couple needs to be prepared,” says licensed clinical psychotherapist Robin Hamilton, who spoke with Fox News Digital. Hamilton emphasized protecting the children’s privacy, reminding parents to treat the kids as individuals who did not choose the celebrity spotlight. “You want to keep their personal lives personal and their parents’ celebrity lives theirs. Just keep it separate because people are going to be approaching these kids,” she said.

Psychotherapist Hamilton also cautioned that the public’s curiosity could put additional 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. “It would be good to have quality time where there are no cameras and no commentary.”

Industry insiders have noted that Sweeney’s and Braun’s partnership appears to be built on a foundation of genuine affection rather than media hype. Communications and relationship expert Nicole Moore told Fox News Digital that the couple “appear to be prioritizing quality time together over posing for the cameras.” Moore pointed out that many celebrity romances are short‑lived, making the involvement of Braun’s children a significant milestone. She said many parents are hesitant to introduce a new partner to their children unless they are confident the relationship will last.

Moore also warned that the dynamics could shift as the relationship evolves. “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,” she 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.”

Adding another layer of complexity is the difference in life stages between the two. Sweeney, whose acting career has been on an upward trajectory, may face the typical balancing act of a rising Hollywood star juggling work and a personal life. “Sydney is only 28 years old, so her career rise is likely the biggest focus right now,” Moore explained. “Based on how fiercely Sweeney has fought for her roles, she’s unlikely to give up any career time to be a parental figure at this stage.”

Matching consultant April Davis highlighted the importance of aligning lifestyles. “Sydney is incredibly successful, and being with someone like Scooter who understands paparazzi hounds and media buzz can make things easier,” she told Fox News Digital. “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.” Davis added that “making their already‑full lives work together will be the biggest challenge for Sydney and Scooter.”

The couple’s history extends beyond the present romance. Sweeney was previously engaged to producer Jonathan Davino from 2018 until early 2025, when she called off their engagement.

While the relationship’s future remains uncertain, the recent smoothie outing with Braun’s children marks a clear sign that the couple is willing to take the next step together. Whether that step leads to a long‑term partnership or simply a new chapter in their personal lives, observers will be watching closely as the Hollywood power duo navigates the challenges of blending a career, celebrity, and family life.