Sydney Sweeney Opens Up About Her Relationship with Ex-Fiancé Jonathan Davino: ‘I Liked Keeping Things Private’

Sydney Sweeney; Jonathan Davino.
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Need to Know

• Sydney Sweeney has shared insights into her past relationship with ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino.
• The Emmy-nominated actress and the Chicago businessman were engaged from 2022 until 2025.
• “I was very private. No one would ever see us,” Sweeney told Cosmopolitan in an interview published on January 29.

In a recent cover interview with Cosmopolitan, Sydney Sweeney reflected on her past relationship with Jonathan Davino, emphasizing her desire for privacy. The 28-year-old actress revealed that she kept her romance largely out of the public eye, a choice that reflects her personal values amid her rising fame.

“I was in a relationship for a very long time, for seven and a half years, and I never talked about it,” Sweeney stated, expressing her commitment to maintaining boundaries while being a public figure.

Jonathan Davino and Sydney Sweeney at the InStyle and Kate Spade dinner in October 2018, Los Angeles.

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Sweeney began dating Davino in 2018, and the couple became engaged in 2022. However, their relationship ended in March 2025, a development confirmed by PEOPLE. Sweeney acknowledged the complexities of navigating romance in the public eye. “I understand that I’m a public person, but I’m still in my 20s. I’m still figuring out love,” she shared, highlighting the challenges that accompany such scrutiny.

Despite her focus on her career during her 20s, Sweeney is now exploring the idea of love. “But it’s hard deciding that I want to experience love in the public eye. I’m just navigating it all,” she admitted.

Since the breakup, Sweeney has faced challenges when it comes to dating. “I wake up and I find out I’m dating a different guy anytime I stand in a room where there’s a single man,” she quipped. The actress also expressed her struggles with initiating relationships, stating, “I’ve never dated before. I’ve never even used a dating app.” She noted the difficulties of meeting new people outside her industry, saying her friends often suggest casual outings that feel unmanageable for her. “I struggle with being alone,” she remarked.

Sydney Sweeney at Tao on December 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Following her engagement’s conclusion, sources shared that Sweeney remains focused on her professional life. “She’s exactly where she wants to be,” one insider noted, emphasizing that the busy actress is currently dedicated to her work and excited about upcoming projects. However, the relationship and the wedding planning had been sources of stress for her. “She didn’t feel right about it,” the source added.

As Sweeney navigates her career and personal life, she remains committed to self-discovery and growth, even amidst the upheavals of a public breakup.

In the aftermath of the split, Sweeney has reportedly been seen casually dating music executive Scooter Braun. Additionally, she was spotted reconnecting with Davino on multiple occasions, indicating her intention to maintain a friendly rapport despite their romantic history.