Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has shocked the internet once again. This time, the controversial star shared a series of romantic photos with her new boyfriend, music mogul Scooter Braun. The couple recently enjoyed a luxurious holiday together in Australia.
While the star wanted to show off a picture-perfect romance to her millions of followers, public response has been negative. Across various social media platforms, pop culture fans criticized the glamorous couple. Many have brutally branded the new relationship as a true 'match made in hell'.
The romance became viral after the Euphoria actress uploaded a collection of photos and videos to her Instagram. The couple did not hold back when it came to displaying their massive wealth during the tropical getaway.
A Lavish Itinerary
Their lavish itinerary raised many eyebrows. These included flying on private jets, taking scenic helicopter rides, going scuba diving, and dressing up for an exclusive black-tie event. Sweeney has been spending a significant amount of time in Australia recently as she works on filming the live-action Gundam movie.
The sweet images did not have the positive effect the couple likely hoped for. Instead, the romantic 'hard launch' became a major target for intense public mockery. On the Reddit community r/Fauxmoi, Redditors expressed their opinions of the new pairing.
The community reacted with a mixture of heavy sarcasm and deep disdain. Many users jokingly celebrated the union because it keeps two controversial public figures away from the rest of the dating pool.
Do They Deserve Each Other?
Several upvoted comments on the forum pointed out that the couple deserve each other.
One critic wrote that they were glad the pair had finally found one another so they do not have to find anyone else. Other fans expressed deep disappointment. They compared the music executive to the rumoured romantic relationships Sweeney had.
Many remembered when people thought Sweeney was dating her co-star Glen Powell. They called this new relationship a massive step backward.
Individually Problematic
The couple has been considered problematic as individuals. Sweeney has faced significant backlash over an American Eagle advertisement. The said ad used the tagline 'My jeans are blue' alongside a monologue about genetic traits. Critics accused the ad of containing dog whistles for eugenics and white supremacy, due to Sweeney's appearance.
She was also scrutinized over her reported status as a registered Republican. Her mother's MAGA-themed birthday party led to debates online about her personal politics.
Braun became a lightning rod for controverst in 2019. This was when his company Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Label Group. The sale secured the master recordings of Taylor Swift's first six albums. Swift condemned the sale, stating she was denied the chance to buy her own masters and labeling Braun a 'manipulative bully'.
In 2023, Braun faced negative PR when his high-profile clients like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato reportedly parted ways with him. Some also renegotiated management deals.
Out of Touch?
A major point of criticism from followers centred around the nature of the social media posts. Fans felt the upload leaned too much on material wealth rather than showing any genuine emotional connection between the two.
Redditors noted that while everyone knows famous actors live wealthy lifestyles, most stars are discreet about it. Flaunting excessive wealth during a global financial crisis left a bitter taste in the mouths of ordinary working people.
This luxury holiday has transformed into a massive public relations disaster for the young actress. While Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun appear completely unfazed inside their exclusive bubble of wealth, the public has made their feelings clear.
The stark contrast between their staging of a fairytale love story and the internet's hostile reaction shows that fans are simply refusing to buy into the narrative.
