Glen Powell’s swipe at ex-girlfriend Gigi Paris and her ‘narrative’ of Sydney Sweeney drama: ‘She’s welcome to it’

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Glen Powell offered a somewhat surprising reaction to his former partner, Gigi Paris, recounting the details of their separation.

A while back, the pair parted ways, surrounded by much talk about Powell’s relationship with his co-star from ‘Anyone But You’, Sydney Sweeney. Years later, both Powell (36) and his on-screen partner (27) acknowledged that they capitalized on these rumors to boost their movie’s publicity.

In the end, Powell’s romantic involvement didn’t last long enough to witness the film’s release, but Paris, aged 32, has lately stated that the actor prioritized his career over her worries regarding the publicity stunt.

During his feature article for GQ magazine, Powell expressed that Paris Hilton had the right to tell her unique perspective on the circumstances that preceded their separation.

He expressed during a conversation with GQ over breakfast in Glasgow that he holds only affection and admiration towards her. Regarding different perspectives people might have about situations, he acknowledged that everyone is entitled to their own viewpoints, and she is more than welcome to hers.

During the conversation, the interviewer pointed out a gathering nearby and commented, “Building and maintaining relationships can be incredibly challenging. When a couple splits up, they often attend separate brunches and each narrate their respective versions of events.

Currently, Powell’s fame is growing significantly following the release of his movie, and with his increasing popularity, he has been taking counsel from esteemed actor Tom Cruise.

He essentially explained, “Listen, things are going to become extremely noisy. It’s your responsibility to lower the volume. Keep in mind that you always have control over the switch. You control whether to increase or decrease the sound. In fact, learning to reduce the noise and trusting your instincts has been incredibly beneficial for me,” he shared with GQ.

In 2023, the romantic comedy titled “Anyone But You” hit the screens, sparking rumors that Powell and Sweeney, who were together during the film’s production, may have been involved romantically while working on the movie.

In April 2023, news broke out about Powell and Paris ending their relationship. The following year, the actor confessed that they intentionally fueled romance rumors with Sweeney, using it as a strategic marketing tactic.

Powell acknowledged that the strategy was a tremendous success since the movie became a massive box office hit. He further commented in an interview with The New York Times, “Sydney shows remarkable intelligence.

The girl he was dating back then later confessed that she felt taken aback and devastated upon learning about the rumors of their relationship appearing in news headlines.

During an interview on the Too Much podcast in June 2025, Paris shared her response to the speculation about the affair – stating that he dismissed her worries by explaining, “This is part of my professional obligations.

When Paris encountered Powell’s point that the circumstance required professional action, she found herself with two possible courses of action.

She shared that she faced a choice between keeping quiet, leaving others confused about their relationship status, personal feelings, and well-being, or speaking up and expressing her discomfort, ultimately deciding on the latter option and choosing to walk away.

The model born in Miami emphatically stated: “This wasn’t about capitalizing on our split or altering the narrative. I was genuinely heartbroken, utterly devastated.

Paris expressed: ‘I merely sought respect. Particularly in a public setting, try to avoid embarrassing me unnecessarily. After being together for more than three years and discussing “forever,” let’s maintain some decorum. Common courtesy should prevail, as you are well aware.’

She asserted that for Powell, “Ultimately, it seemed like: ‘Work always takes precedence.’ If that’s what matters most to you, then keep going, that’s your focus. I must part ways.

From her perspective, the situation was mishandled in terms of public relations, leaving her with a sense of being abandoned or thrown into a difficult situation without much support, as if she were given the challenge to solve it on her own.

Paris chose to end the relationship as she had reached a limit of what she could tolerate, feeling greatly disappointed, which ultimately led to the decision.

She revealed that she traveled around the globe to personally confront him and express, “I can’t continue like this,” while tears streamed down her face during the entire flight to Australia, which primarily served as the filming location for ‘Anyone But You’.

Paris further suggested that Powell should have publicly declared his innocence in the affair and reaffirmed his loyalty towards her.

As a lifestyle advocate, I firmly believe that I am worthy of exceptional treatment and understanding within my relationships. To me, the fundamental pillar of any bond is unwavering support for each other – no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

In simpler terms, can you think of a situation where you feel the need to firmly assert your loyalty to your girlfriend by declaring, “No, I would never cheat on her. I wouldn’t do that.” This statement stands alone as a clear expression of your commitment.

I couldn’t help but notice that it seemed to benefit them in terms of public relations. However, as events unfolded, it became clear that their actions were, quite possibly, part of an intricate publicity stunt, one that had unwittingly entangled us in its web. Only later did they admit that the entire scenario was orchestrated for promotional purposes at our expense.

Her sentiment can be rephrased as: “It seemed quite clear to her what was happening, and if others didn’t catch on, well that’s understandable. However, for her it was astonishing, almost shocking, whether it was for the purpose of selling a movie or not, who can say?

In a faintly amused tone, I shared my secret hope: ‘I had sincerely wished they’d find their way to each other, as it would have given some meaning to the journey for me. May they be deeply in love, or something along those lines.’

After parting ways with Paris, Powell claimed that he attributed all the praise to Sweeney for leveraging the speculations about their affair to boost the promotion of their film.

In simpler terms, the Hollywood Adonis said, “I’m not intelligent enough for such a task, but she is indeed quite intelligent. She really is intelligent.

As a devoted companion, I’ve truly enjoyed our shared adventure together. However, when it comes to formal dating and being in a committed relationship, well, there’s a touch of humor in addressing that, as I did with Business Insider, chuckling along the way.

He mentioned that the primary challenge I faced when diving deeper into those topics was because I was in the midst of a genuine breakup during a promotional tour.

Powell stated: ‘I was spending time with someone very dear to me, and I was attempting to understand various matters in my life.’

He observed that Sydney found it more manageable to embrace such things, given she is deeply involved in a loving and fulfilling relationship, where she experiences great happiness.

Currently, Sweeney, aged 27, was in an engagement with her long-term partner, Jonathan Davino, who is 41 years old. She officially announced their separation this May, following numerous speculations about their breakup that had been circulating for several months.

Sweeney, in her role as executive producer for Anyone But You, has shared that she participated in every discussion related to advertising the movie.

In the evenings, I would often find myself engaged in various chat groups. My constant stream of creative ideas might have kept the Sony marketing and distribution team up late, as I just couldn’t seem to slow down.

The curvy, golden-haired actress shared: ‘It was important for us to engage directly with our viewers while publicizing this movie since, after all, it’s their stories that have formed the overall plot.’

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2025-09-10 00:21