‘Euphoria’ Star Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Share Romantic Kiss in Venice
Public relationships rarely boast a more picturesque backdrop than the canals of Venice, and few couples have embraced that romantic setting as openly as Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun. What began as a discreet connection at a high-profile wedding has blossomed into one of Hollywood’s most closely watched romances, and their latest outing has made that abundantly clear.
On Thursday, September 3, Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were seen sharing a kiss during a gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice. Photos captured the couple engaged in deep conversation and affection as their boat drifted through the historic Italian city. This outing coincided with their attendance at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, where Sweeney is serving as a brand ambassador for Armani Beauty, the festival’s official beauty sponsor this year.
In the images, Sweeney leans in to kiss Braun, her hands gently resting on his cheeks as the gondola glides through the water. She wore a stylish white summer dress paired with a yellow cardigan, while Braun opted for a casual look with a white button-down shirt, blue shorts, sunglasses, and a backward baseball cap. The couple later held hands while exploring more of the city on foot.
Venice holds special significance for Sweeney and Braun, as it is where their romance rumors first ignited. The two were initially linked back in June 2025 at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding, also held in Venice, which reportedly sparked their connection.
Since their first encounter, the couple has been frequently photographed together throughout 2025 and into 2026, including outings in September 2025 and continued sightings through February. This momentum ultimately led Sweeney to invite Braun as her date to the season three premiere of ‘Euphoria’ in April, a moment she later confirmed publicly by sharing a photo of them together on her Instagram stories.
Sources describe the relationship as light and enjoyable for Sweeney, with one insider telling PEOPLE that the actress is “having fun with Scooter and enjoys dating him.” The couple has also been seen together at other notable events, including the Stagecoach Music Festival and a trip to Australia, along with a previously reported kiss shared in New York’s Central Park last November.
The Venice trip comes shortly after another significant career milestone for Sweeney, who recently signed with talent agency CAA after months without formal representation. With this career update and their latest romantic public appearance, the timing has drawn additional attention to what has become one of the year’s most closely followed celebrity relationships.
For Sweeney and Braun, returning to Venice—the very city where their story reportedly began—seems to have turned into a meaningful full-circle moment. Their gondola ride marks arguably their most public and affectionate display since their relationship first came to light, following months of steadily increasing visibility together.
With the Venice Film Festival still in progress and both Sweeney and Braun continuing to make public appearances throughout the week, more moments from their trip together are likely to emerge.
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