The internet was set ablaze over the weekend when Anyone But You co-stars Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney reunited at his sister’s wedding in Dallas—fueling speculation that their sizzling on-screen chemistry had turned into a real-life romance.
Photos of the pair laughing and mingling at the pre-wedding festivities sent fans into a frenzy, with many convinced that the two were more than just friends. But before the rumors could spiral further, Glen’s mom, Cyndy Powell, stepped in to set the record straight.
“Nothing Going On Behind Closed Doors”
In an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail, Cyndy Powell shut down the dating rumors with a firm:
“They’re definitely not together.”
Calling the speculation “silly,” she insisted there’s “[nothing] going on behind closed doors.”
So why was Sydney at the Powell family wedding? According to Cyndy, the Euphoria star has been “really close friends” with Glen’s sister, Leslie Powell, for years—long before the dating rumors began.
“We love Sydney. We’ve considered her just a really, really good friend,” Cyndy said. “We all were together so much, and we haven’t seen her in a long time. She’s really a friend, and we all enjoy her.”
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How the Rumors Started (Again)
This isn’t the first time fans have shipped Glen and Sydney. Their electric chemistry in Anyone But You—paired with flirty press tour moments—had fans convinced there was something more between them.
Things reached a fever pitch when Glen split from his longtime girlfriend, Gigi Paris, in April 2023—right in the middle of filming the rom-com in Australia. Meanwhile, Sydney quietly ended her engagement to Jonathan Davino earlier this year, citing her busy career as a major factor.
When the two showed up together at Leslie Powell’s wedding, the internet exploded with theories. But Cyndy made it clear: Sydney was not Glen’s date.
“She RSVP’d a long time ago,” Cyndy explained, adding that Sydney brought her best friend as her plus-one post-breakup.
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“The Ship Has Sailed” on Glen & Sydney Romance
Despite fans’ hopes, Cyndy hinted that if anything were going to happen between the two, it would have by now.
“They’ve been friends for so long… They could have made anything happen that they wanted to at any point,” she said.
She also emphasized that Glen is “too busy right now” for a serious relationship, though he ultimately wants a family.
“He’s a family man. He wants his happily ever after. It’s just not right now,” she added.
Meanwhile, sources tell People that Sydney’s breakup with Davino came down to differing priorities—he was ready for marriage and kids, while she’s “all about working right now.”
“She didn’t feel right about [the wedding],” an insider shared, adding that while the split was tough, Sydney is “exactly where she wants to be” career-wise.
The Final Verdict? Just Friends.
So, for all the hopeful shippers out there—it looks like Glen and Sydney are strictly platonic. But hey, at least we’ll always have Anyone But You to rewatch.
Do you think Glen and Sydney would make a good couple, or are you buying Cyndy’s take?