The Date Nobody Saw Coming

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun proved that even Hollywood's hottest new couple can fly completely under the radar — if they try hard enough. The pair made a spontaneous late-night trip to New York City's Times Square, and somehow, nobody batted an eyelid. Braun, 44, shared the whole adventure on Instagram, captioning a Sunday video: "When you're in bed at 11pm and your girl says 'I've never been to Times Square….' 😂" Sweeney, 28, clearly couldn't resist replying with a string of heart emojis.

Bikes, Burgers and a Billboard Moment

The couple cycled through the streets of Manhattan in full disguise — Sweeney opting for a blue hoodie and oversized black sunglasses, while Braun went low-key in a grey hoodie and green baseball cap. The Euphoria star then stopped to tuck into a burger before the pair wandered around the iconic square, where Sweeney serenaded the night with Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind. There was even a rather fitting celebrity moment when she posed underneath a massive American Eagle billboard — featuring none other than herself, as part of her ongoing campaign for the brand.

'They Are the Real Deal'

While the Times Square outing had all the hallmarks of a fun, spontaneous date, make no mistake — this romance is anything but casual. Braun and Sweeney were first romantically linked in the summer of 2025, after they were spotted together in Italy at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded wedding. Since then, things have moved quickly. A source close to the couple told Us Weekly that the pair are steadily blending their lives together, with Braun even introducing Sweeney to his three children — sons Jagger, 11, and Levi, 9, and daughter Hart, 7 — whom he shares with ex-wife Yael Cohen.

"They are the real deal, and their relationship has become very serious. People around them thought that this would be just a fling, but they are committed."

A Hopeless Romantic Finds Her Match

According to insiders, it's not just the grand gestures that have won Sweeney over — it's Braun's genuine investment in her career and life. The source revealed that Sweeney "really appreciates Scooter's support with all her projects" and finds his interest in her work "very endearing." For her part, Sweeney has introduced Braun to her brother Trent, who apparently thinks he's "a great guy." With family meetings ticked off on both sides, it sounds like these two are firmly in it for the long haul. As the insider put it: "Sydney is a hopeless romantic at heart and likes being in a committed relationship." Times Square at midnight? Honestly, very on brand.