Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has emerged as a prominent figure in Hollywood, securing notable roles in productions such as "The White Lotus," "Euphoria," and "Anyone But You." Throughout her ascent as a leading actress, her longtime partner, Jonathan Davino, has remained a steadfast presence by her side.
Despite their enduring relationship spanning several years, Sweeney and Davino have predominantly maintained a low profile regarding their personal lives, with occasional mentions of him by Sweeney in interviews.
In a discussion with Cosmopolitan in February 2022, Sweeney elucidated her preference for privacy when it comes to her personal affairs.
"At the time," she expressed, "I would love to share my normal life so that people can see that it’s not all glamour. But I can’t because one, I like my privacy, and two, social media is another platform for business. Sharing my life on it could go against the integrity of the business and brand I’m trying to create."
When discussing her ideal partner, she later elaborated, "I look for a best friend. I need to be able to be with someone who I can literally hang out with 24/7 and never get sick of and we laugh every single day."
She briefly acknowledged being in a committed relationship during an interview with Glamour UK in December 2023. The 26-year-old actor pointed out she’s “never really shared that much about my relationship, so the press loves to create drama in stories.”
During her conversation with the publication, she addressed certain rumors about their romance, confirming that she has indeed been in a relationship with Davino, who was 38 at the time, for over six years.
“He’s a business guy. He’s from Chicago,” she remarked.
Sweeney continued, “I’ve been in a steady relationship for a really long time, which is not normal in this industry and not normal for my age. What I’ve noticed about the idea of celebrity is people really love to build someone up, and then tear them down.”
However, she remained tight-lipped regarding the speculation about their engagement, as reported by People in March 2022.
“No comment,” she simply replied when Glamour UK inquired about the possible engagement.
Rumors regarding their relationship first surfaced in 2018, and since then, the two have seemed to maintain a stable connection. Keep reading to discover more about what Sweeney has disclosed about her relationship with Davino.
They first sparked dating rumors in 2018
Sweeney and Davino made their public debut as a couple when they were photographed together for the first time at Hulu’s Emmys party in Los Angeles in September 2018. They posed for several pictures together at the event, and the following month, they were captured in more photos at the InStyle and Kate Spade dinner, seemingly confirming their relationship status.
In October 2019, the couple was spotted sitting courtside at a New York Knicks preseason game at Madison Square Garden. Sweeney gazed affectionately at her partner as they enjoyed the match between the Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans.
In November 2020, they were seen indulging in a romantic getaway to Hawaii.
They reportedly got engaged in 2022
People announced in March 2022 that Sweeney and Davino had taken the next step in their relationship and become engaged. This news came shortly after speculation arose regarding Sweeney wearing a sizable diamond engagement ring.
However, despite the rumors and media reports, Sweeney and Davino have never publicly confirmed their impending nuptials.
During an interview with Glamour UK, Sweeney revealed that she had created a Pinterest vision board for her wedding, a dream she had harbored since childhood.
“I started making that when I was like 10,” she disclosed, mentioning that she hadn’t settled on a color scheme yet. “I’m more of an experience planner, so I’m like, ‘What experience do I want to give people? Are we going on a tropical vacation? Are we doing a carnival?’”
When asked if Davino had seen the board, she replied in the negative, stating, “This is definitely a ‘Sydney World’ board.”
She further explained, “It’s what’s nice about being the boss of your own life. You don’t have to go to other people for answers, or yes or no.”
They worked together on ‘Anyone But You’ and ‘Immaculate’
While Sweeney has typically been reserved about sharing details concerning their personal relationship, she has been more forthcoming about collaborating with Davino on her recent projects.
In an interview with Glamour UK, she revealed that he served as a producer on her successful romantic comedy "Anyone But You."
“Jonathan is my producing partner, so he helped put the whole thing together. It’s really great to work with someone who knows you so well, who fully supports your ideas, your vision, and your voice…” she expressed, referring to him as her “best friend.”
Sweeney also disclosed that Davino did not have prior experience as a producer before they met.
“I just wanted to bring everybody into my world,” she explained.
During her debut as host on "Saturday Night Live," Sweeney addressed rumors about her alleged involvement with her “Anyone But You” co-star Glen Powell, asserting, “That’s obviously not true. Me and my fiancé produced the movie together, and he was there the entire shoot.” She then affectionately referred to Davino as her fiancé, emphasizing, “And I just want to let everyone know that he’s the man of my dreams and we’re still together and stronger than ever.”
In a lighthearted moment, she directed the cameras to pan to her fiancé, only for it to humorously show Powell in the audience. “That’s not my fiancé! He’s in my dressing room!”
Meanwhile, Sweeney and Davino have teamed up once again for her upcoming release, "Immaculate," scheduled for release on March 22.
The red carpet premiere for the horror film took place in Los Angeles on March 15, with Davino in attendance, posing for photos alongside the cast and crew.
However, it was noted that Sweeney and Davino only appeared together in group pictures at the event.