It seems that life might indeed be mirroring art for Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. According to Deux Moi's Instagram post on March 30, the stars of "Anyone But You" were snapped at the same Texas restaurant, accompanied by snapshots of the actors inside. The gossip outlet also included a screenshot of an anonymous tip claiming that the duo had attended a rehearsal dinner at Joe Leo, a Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas. Another tipster alleged that Sydney was in town to witness Glen's sister's wedding. Indeed, Leslie Powell, a singer-songwriter who contributed to "Anyone But You," posted a picture of her wedding day on her Instagram Stories that very day.
These developments unfolded amidst weeks of speculation about a breakup between Sydney and her fiancé, Jonathan Davino, whom she had been engaged to since at least 2022.
In the 2023 romantic comedy "Anyone But You," their characters reunite in Australia to attend each other's sisters' weddings. Pretending to be a couple, they grapple with their undeniable attraction, which originally blossomed during an awkward yet promising first date months earlier in the United States.
Fans subsequently speculated about a romantic involvement between the actors in real life, highlighting their alleged chemistry at red carpet events and other promotional endeavors for the film. Both Sydney, 27, and Glen, 36, eventually addressed the rumors surrounding their relationship.
"It's a rom-com," the "Euphoria" actress, who also served as an executive producer on "Anyone But You," told Variety in an interview published in August 2023. "That's what people want!"
Similarly, the "Top Gun: Maverick" star addressed the speculation about the "alleged affair." "When all that stuff happened publicly, it felt disorienting and unfair," Glen shared with Men's Health in an interview published on November 14. "But what I'm realizing is that’s just a part of this job now."
Later, the two poked fun at the romance rumors when Sydney hosted "Saturday Night Live" in March 2024, adding a humorous twist to the ongoing saga.
"The wildest rumor that ever swirled around me was that I had embarked on an affair with my co-star, Glen Powell," she revealed during her captivating monologue. "Clearly, that was far from the truth." Subsequently, fans began to speculate about a potential off-screen romance between the two actors, citing their alleged electric chemistry at red carpet premieres and other promotional endeavors for the movie. Sydney, aged 27, and Glen, 36, eventually both addressed these rumors head-on.
"It's a romantic comedy," the 'Euphoria' actress, who also doubled as an executive producer for 'Anyone But You', quipped to Variety in an interview published in August 2023. "That's precisely what the audience craves!" Similarly, the 'Top Gun: Maverick' star tackled the speculation regarding the "alleged affair". "When all that chaos unfolded publicly, it felt discombobulating and unjust," Glen confessed in an interview with Men's Health, published on November 14. "But I'm coming to terms with the fact that this is just part of the territory now."
The duo later poked fun at the romance rumors during Sydney's hosting gig on 'SNL' in March 2024. "The wildest rumor out there is that I was having an affair with my co-star, Glen Powell," she reiterated during her monologue, with a hint of amusement. "Obviously, that's not the case." Sydney further elaborated, "My fiancé and I co-produced the movie, and he was present through the entire filming process. I just want to make it clear that he's the man of my dreams, and our bond is as solid as ever. He's even here tonight to support me. May we take a moment to show him?" The camera then shifted to the audience, capturing Glen sitting there, beaming at Sydney.
The pair revisited the romance rumors in subsequent interviews. "The two key ingredients to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry," Glen shared with the New York Times in an interview published in April 2024. "Sydney and I have an incredible amount of fun together, and our chemistry is effortless. People want to see what they saw on screen extend beyond it, and sometimes, you just need to embrace it a bit—and it worked beautifully. Sydney is incredibly intelligent." Sydney added that she was "involved in every discussion" regarding the marketing strategy.
"I wanted to ensure that we were actively engaging with the audience as we promoted this film," she revealed to the Times, "because ultimately, they're the ones who crafted the entire narrative."
