It’s a risky move for any Hollywood figure to publicly support Donald Trump right now, given the intense political divisions in the country. This week, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash – and a temporary suspension from Disney – after making controversial comments about activist Charlie Kirk, highlighting just how heated the current cultural debates have become.
There’s a real struggle happening in Hollywood right now. Many people in the entertainment industry feel like they’re being shut down by powerful politicians and are losing money because of competition from new, wealthy figures in the tech world.
Movie studios are disappearing through mergers and closures, even giants like Warner Bros. and Paramount, companies once central to Hollywood’s most successful era.
With so much public opposition, it’s hard to imagine anyone in Hollywood willing to risk portraying a different viewpoint.
Sydney Sweeney, at just 28 years old, has quickly become a star thanks to her role in the popular series *Euphoria*, alongside Zendaya and Jacob Elordi. Despite her striking appearance – showcased at this week’s Emmys – she embodies everything Hollywood often rejects.
As publicity efforts begin for her potential Best Actress Oscar nomination for the boxing movie ‘Christy,’ reports are surfacing that she is in a serious relationship with music manager Scooter Braun, who is known for being a somewhat controversial figure.
Honestly, nothing could have set her up for a bigger fight than this. It’s just… millions of us Swifties *cannot* stand Scott Braun, and there’s absolutely no way we’re ever going to accept him being involved with her work. It’s a total disaster waiting to happen, and we’re all bracing for impact.
Taylor Swift has escalated a business disagreement to such a degree that he claims he and his children have been threatened with death.
Sydney, known for keeping her personal life private and avoiding discussions about politics or relationships, has unexpectedly become romantically involved with someone many people her age view with intense dislike – and that assessment isn’t far off the mark.
Sources say she’s a registered Republican, but the actress herself hasn’t confirmed or denied it.
I’ve heard that she and Braun are in a committed relationship. They first met at Jeff Bezos’s wedding in Venice back in June and began dating when they got back home.
Initially it was reported as a strictly casual romance, but three months in and it’s another story.
He reportedly joined her this week as she celebrated her birthday with a trip to Lake Powell, which sits on the border of Utah and Arizona. The 44-year-old is divorced and has three children. A friend shared that Sydney’s loved ones are thrilled she’s with someone dependable who shows her genuine respect.
Having a large network of people, she and her close friends are happy that Scooter isn’t asking her for anything – not financial support or attention, which caused problems in her past relationships.
‘They can already see how much he takes care of her.’
This is a crucial part of her story: she achieved international stardom through classic Hollywood determination, rising to the top on her own by refusing to give up.
Sydney spent her childhood in the countryside of the Pacific Northwest, near the Washington-Idaho border. She was an active, bookish kid who didn’t watch much television. Her mother, Lisa, used to be a lawyer but stopped working after Sydney and her brother, Trent, were born.
Her father worked in the hotel and restaurant industry. She explained that her mother had a difficult upbringing, earning her high school diploma at 16 while working multiple jobs to pay for college and also caring for her brothers. She expressed how proud she was to be able to share her success with her mother, considering where she came from.
Even as a young girl, Sydney dreamed of becoming an actress. To convince her parents to support her ambition, she created a detailed five-year plan, presented as a PowerPoint, showing how she would become famous. For nearly two years, her family made long trips – almost 38 hours round trip – to Los Angeles so she could attend auditions, though unfortunately, she didn’t land any roles.
She recalls going to between five and ten auditions every week without even getting a call back. She firmly believed that having a backup plan meant expecting to fail, and she was determined to keep pushing forward no matter how difficult or lengthy the process would be.
She was severely bullied at school, to the point where the police had to get involved and speak with everyone about it.
The family eventually moved to Los Angeles to support her acting ambitions. However, after years of unsuccessful auditions, they faced financial hardship and declared bankruptcy by 2016, ultimately leading to her parents’ divorce.
Most people would have quit at that point, but Sydney Sweeney refused to give up. She remembered realizing she couldn’t afford to fail, because her family had already lost so much – including everything, and ultimately going through a divorce. While she wasn’t sure if moving was the direct cause, it definitely played a part. She felt she had to find success to make all the hardship worthwhile.
She recalls friends back home questioning her choices, asking when she’d stop causing family problems, spending money without a stable income, and start building a more conventional life with a steady job.
But driving an old Volvo which belonged to her grandparents, she kept going to auditions.
In 2018, she appeared in the TV shows *The Handmaid’s Tale* and *Sharp Objects*, and had a role in the film *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*. She then gained international recognition with *Euphoria*, followed by her portrayal of a difficult, privileged teenager in the first season of *The White Lotus*.
She explained that her parents had given up a lot to help her pursue her goals, and they’d suffered losses along the way. She felt obligated to prove their sacrifices hadn’t been in vain. When asked if she felt responsible for their divorce, she admitted she’d always wonder. ‘They might deny it, or they might admit it, depending on the moment,’ she said, ‘but I’ll always carry that feeling with me.’
Her father now lives on a remote ranch in Mexico, completely off the grid with no internet or cell service. She says she knows he’s proud of her and amazed by how different the world has become. Her mother still lives in the family’s old home, which Sydney recently purchased.
She’s definitely embraced her glamorous, blonde image. She was comfortable with the nudity required for her role as Cassie in Euphoria, and even fondly recalls attending a screening with her grandparents. Her grandmother famously exclaimed, ‘Best breasts in Hollywood!’
Her career has consistently grown, especially after the success of the movie *Anyone But You*. The film became popular after TikTok users noticed a strong connection between her and her co-star, Glen Powell. She took a chance on Powell and helped develop the script at a time when many in the film industry believed romantic comedies were no longer popular.
Film director Will Gluck praised the actress’s dedication, saying she stayed on set constantly and never retreated to her trailer. He highlighted her intelligence, ability to learn quickly, and willingness to ask questions. He also noted her incredible work ethic, explaining she only sleeps about two hours each night.
She also fed the frenzy over her connection with handsome Powell, which Gluck said was ‘crazy’.
Sydney casually admitted she was happy to play along with the idea that she and her co-star were a couple. ‘The fans are loving it,’ she explained, ‘so why not give them what they want?’
It’s unclear if Dakota Johnson’s fiancé, film producer Jonathan Davino, was happy with how things were going. Reports suggest they had been experiencing difficulties in their relationship for a while before their split this spring, after being together since 2018. Despite starring in the unsuccessful film *Madame Web*, she still seems to be enjoying a period of career success.
Sydney stars in the upcoming thriller, *The Housemaid*, alongside Amanda Seyfried, and also helped produce the film, which is based on a popular novel by Freida McFadden. She’s also generating Oscar talk for her powerful performance in *Christy*, a biopic about boxer Christy Martin and her experiences with domestic abuse. The film received strong praise at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.
Fans can also look forward to a third season of Euphoria, and Sydney Sweeney will portray actress Kim Novak in the upcoming film *Scandalous*, which tells the story of her relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. Additionally, there’s discussion about a new version of *Barbarella*, where Sydney would take on the famous role originally played by Jane Fonda.
She believes her strength comes from being a woman. She leverages her intelligence and constantly applies what she learns in her field to succeed.
She possesses classic Hollywood beauty alongside real talent, a strong work drive, and a remarkable ability to stay above the distractions of social media and current cultural debates – even those surrounding her own fame. This powerful combination has earned her a spot on Variety’s recent Women of Power list.
It’s not surprising, as she’s secured numerous brand endorsements in addition to her acting work, effectively leveraging her popularity for commercial gain, with the assistance of her agency, Paradigm.
She gained attention earlier this year by partnering with the soap company Dr. Squatch, even selling soaps made with her bathwater. She also famously highlighted her good genetics in a commercial for American Eagle jeans.
She’s currently working with major brands like Miu Miu, Armani Beauty, Kerastase, Laneige, and Baskin Robbins. Experts think her success comes from her ability to connect with people of all ages, from Baby Boomers to Generation Z.
Despite seeming to lean politically to the right – a less common stance in Hollywood – she publicly displays her views. For example, at her mother’s 60th birthday party in 2022, guests wore red hats similar to those from Donald Trump’s campaign, with the slogan ‘Make Sixty Great Again,’ and some also wore clothing supporting law enforcement with the ‘Blue Lives Matter’ message.
There was a lot of confusion. The people in the photos weren’t actually my family. As for the items that caused upset, they were brought by my mom’s friends from Los Angeles. They have children who participate in Pride parades and thought the items would be a funny thing to wear when visiting Idaho.
It’s amazing how quickly people will praise someone, only to then try and criticize or destroy them. It’s a strange pattern. Just three years ago, I was a typical college student, but suddenly, I was treated like I wasn’t even a person anymore.
However, recent discoveries – including her registration as a Republican and her attendance at the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez (both of whom attended Donald Trump’s inauguration) – suggest she may be leaning towards conservative political views.
We also need to consider Braun, the well-known music manager famous for his public conflict with Taylor Swift. It’s a risky decision, and most experts wouldn’t recommend it.
Taylor Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, widely criticize Scooter Braun for purchasing her first six albums in 2019 when he bought her old record label. Swift has said the deal happened without her consent, and she subsequently re-recorded all of those songs herself.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen this pattern before, and it’s really disheartening. Taylor shared that she felt consistently bullied and manipulated by this person, and before they’d even *talk* about working together, his team insisted on a super restrictive non-disclosure agreement – basically, a legally binding promise to stay silent. It created a really unfair and intimidating situation from the get-go.
Braun stated that his family had been receiving many death threats since the disagreement began, including a disturbing phone call to his wife that threatened their children. He also said he repeatedly tried to talk to Taylor about the problem, but she didn’t respond.
Earlier this year, Taylor Swift successfully regained ownership of her master recordings – estimated to have cost around $600 million – finally ending a six-year dispute. Just three weeks ago, when news surfaced about Scooter Braun’s relationship with Sydney, Matt Belloni, a prominent editor at Puck, predicted it would negatively impact Swift.
It’s unclear how fans will react to this relationship, but Sydney’s popularity is sure to keep growing. Her success will prove that her family’s support and hard work were worth it.
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2025-09-20 01:22