“I thought they’d want to...”- Sydney Sweeney Explains Why She Does Not “publicize” Her Relationship

Published 08/10/2024, 10:55 PM EDT

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Sydney Sweeney may be one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood today, but she brings a classic charm to her modern persona. Distinct from the typical crowd of the entertainment capital, Sweeney stands out with her unique blend of self-proclaimed nerdiness, old-soul charm, and a range of talents beyond acting. Having been one of those stars whose life is just as public as private as her relations are, the Euphoria star recently shed some light on her reasons for maintaining this privacy.

Though her fans are not unaware of her relationship per se, she has a compelling reason for keeping its details out of the public eye.

Sydney Sweeney elaborates why she likes to keep her relationship private

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In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Sydney Sweeney was highlighted for her “Old Hollywood” approach to keeping her relationship private and her pursuit to not "publicize" it. Engaged to Jonathan Davino since 2022, Sweeney explained her stance, saying, “I thought that they’d want to see my character” rather than focusing on “Sydney” beyond the glitz and glamor of the silver screen. The polyglot actress emphasized that maintaining the privacy of her personal life is a top priority for her.

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Sweeney recognized her passion for acting, enjoying the process of portraying characters, crafting stories, and discovering more about others. However, it never allegedly occurred to her that people would be just as interested in her personal life as in the characters she brings to life on screen. This is primarily why she chose to keep her public profile focused on her work rather than her relationship and how it always has been.

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Sweeney elaborated that she does want to share as much as possible, but maintaining some level of privacy is crucial for someone with such a public life.

Sydney Sweeney weighs in on maintaining the balance of public and private as an actor

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In her discussion with Cosmopolitan, Sydney Sweeney admitted that she has deliberately dedicated her life to the public as an actor. This openness not only allows people to say but also to speculate anything they want. Although she wishes to share more and be seen for who she truly is, Sweeney explained that “it’s important to have some stuff” reserved just for herself.

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Sweeney, who is learning to navigate this balance effectively, acknowledged that it is a daily challenge for her. She explained that there are days when she feels inclined to share more, but other days when she wishes she had not felt that way. Despite this, Sweeney believes these emotions are “valid” as both she and her audience are growing and figuring things out together.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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