Had it been anyone other than Sydney Sweeney, professionalism might have taken a backseat. Yet, even amidst the tumultuous end of her seven-year engagement to fiancé Jonathan Davino in March, Sydney's professionalism shone through. As she navigated the difficult waters of their separation, Paul Feig—the director who collaborated with her on the upcoming film, The Housemaid—was struck by her unwavering commitment to keeping her personal life out of the workplace.
"She was an emotional powerhouse, fully present in every moment," Paul revealed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on August 20. "She embraced every challenge without bringing any personal baggage onto the set." He continued, acknowledging the backdrop of her personal struggles, "I was aware of what she was going through at the time—now, the world knows about the collapse of her engagement and all that entails."
Paul made a conscious effort to check in on his leading lady amid swirling rumors about her relationship with Jonathan. He recalled asking, "Hey, are you OK?" to which she responded, "I'm fine, I'm great!"—her tone devoid of any defensiveness.
Sydney's desire to keep her personal life private becomes clearer when one considers her words: "Being on set is my sanctuary," she confided to the outlet, now 27 years old. Indeed, the Madame Web actress wasn't inclined to dwell on her past relationship, politely declining to comment on whether she and Jonathan would continue their professional partnership through their production company, Fifty-Fifty Films, founded in 2020.
Recently, rumors have swirled around Sydney, fueled by sightings with a new, mysterious man during a jet-skiing excursion in July and another with Machine Gun Kelly following an outing in May. However, Sydney has made it clear that her sole focus is on her work. "It's a blessing to do what you love," she enthused. "When you adore your work, it ceases to feel like a chore, and you yearn to immerse yourself in it every waking moment."
Since parting ways with Jonathan three years after their engagement, the Immaculate star has found more solace in solitude and camaraderie. "I'm on a journey of self-discovery, spending quality time with my friends," she shared with the Sunday Times in May. "And I'm loving every bit of it."
