Actress Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were photographed together in Venice, Italy, during a public outing held alongside the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The pair was captured sharing a kiss on a gondola ride through the city’s canals, marking a return to the location where their relationship first attracted widespread public attention more than a year ago.
Sweeney, 28, is attending the festival in her capacity as an official brand ambassador for Armani Beauty, the primary beauty sponsor for the annual Italian cinematic gathering. According to reporting from Page Six and Fox News, Sweeney is not promoting a specific film project at this year’s festival, allowing the trip to function as a mix of commercial brand commitments and personal leisure alongside Braun, 45.
This report draws on information published by realitytea.com and pagesix.com.
Return to the Italian Canals
The Venice excursion holds distinct personal significance for the couple. Sweeney and Braun were first linked publicly in June 2025 after attending the high-society wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sánchez, which was hosted in Venice. Their recent return to the city featured multiple public appearances, including hand-in-hand strolls through Venetian streets alongside the publicized gondola trip.
During the festival’s opening days, Sweeney made several fashion appearances tied to her ambassador duties, including wearing a vintage Karl Lagerfeld-designed Chanel dress from the spring 1987 collection for an evening dinner, as well as a sheer Georges Chakra ensemble earlier in the week. While the Venice Film Festival serves as a major hub for global cinema launches, Sweeney’s presence highlights the increasingly prominent role of major luxury beauty sponsorships during premier film events.
Relationship Milestones and Personal Background
The public appearance in Italy follows several reported milestones in the pair’s relationship. Prior to traveling to Venice, Sweeney was seen in Los Angeles spending time with Braun’s three children—Jagger, Levi, and Hart—from his previous marriage to Yael Cohen, which ended in divorce in 2022.
The couple’s public relationship timeline has progressed steadily over the past year. Following their initial meeting in Venice in mid-2025, Sweeney and Braun were seen together at a double date with Sweeney’s parents at Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2025, followed by public outings in New York City’s Central Park. The pair officially acknowledged their relationship on social media in April 2026 after attending the Stagecoach Music Festival together in California.
The romance began shortly after Sweeney ended her engagement to long-time partner Jonathan Davino. Industry commentators and entertainment sources noted at the time that the shift came during a high-visibility period for Sweeney, following major box-office and television successes including “Euphoria,” “The White Lotus,” and the romantic comedy “Anyone but You.”
Commercial Sponsorships and Career Moves
The Venice outing coincides with broader developments in Sweeney’s professional sphere. Shortly before the Italian trip, Sweeney signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), concluding a multi-month period without agency representation. The strategic talent agency sign comes as Sweeney continues to balance major acting roles with lucrative brand ambassadorships, including her ongoing contract with Armani Beauty.
Braun, an established music executive and former high-profile manager who built his career guiding top-tier pop talent, has increasingly transitioned toward investments and media ventures. Entertainment reporting indicates Braun has maintained a supportive role in Sweeney’s career choices during their relationship.
While public interest surrounding the couple remains high, their recent public appearances in Venice underscore how celebrity brand partnerships, film festival red carpets, and high-profile personal relationships continually intersect on the international entertainment stage.