Sydney Sweeney was seen enjoying Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, where she rode on boyfriend Scooter Braun‘s shoulders during a performance.
Unfortunately, the viral video clip has split fans online, with several slamming the “Euphoria” star for being inconsiderate and blocking the view for some attendees.
Sydney Sweeney also attended other sets, took photos with fans, and promoted her Syrn brand through a pop-up and a surprise Diplo stage appearance.
Sweeney was spotted enjoying a lively moment at Stagecoach, where she was seen dancing while on her boyfriend Braun’s shoulders during Ella Langley’s performance of “Choosin’ Texas” in Indio, California, on Friday.
A video circulating online showed the “Euphoria” actress fully engaged in the set, singing along and swaying her hands in the air while Braun supported her, holding her legs as he moved to the beat.
Sweeney leaned into the festival vibe in a denim overall dress paired with a white lace tank top and cowboy boots.
She also attended BigXThaPlug’s set on the Mustang Stage, where she took photos with fans at the front row.
Beyond attending performances, the “Madame Web” star had a more active presence at the festival. Her lingerie brand, Syrn, hosted a pop-up experience called the Syrn Saloon, and she made a surprise appearance during Diplo’s HonkyTonk set.
The Actress Was Slammed Online For Obstructing People’s View At The StageCoach
On social media, Sweeney faced some scrutiny for seemingly blocking the view of others by straddling Braun’s shoulders during Langley’s performance.
“There goes my decision to start liking Sydney. Now I dislike her even more,” one person wrote.
A harsh critic commented, “Selfish” and “insufferable” for “blocking the view for the people behind her.”
Another person said, “She’s blocking the view for the people behind her. I would be annoyed, especially because it’s an adult woman lol. If it were a child, I would understand.”
“Shoulder hoppers are always deeply motivated by ‘Look at Meeee!!!’ instincts…surprising, because you’d think attention was something that she has plenty of,” one more individual noted of the actress’s Stagecoach antics.
Sydney Sweeney And Scooter Braun Go Public As She Opens Up About Navigating Love In The Spotlight
Sweeney and Braun reportedly began dating in late 2025, months after first meeting at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Italy.
A source previously said Braun was initially hesitant about the age gap but later pursued the relationship. The couple made things public earlier this month with a shared black-and-white photo, which Braun captioned, “Lucky bastard.”
Braun was previously married to Yael Cohen, with whom he shares three children, while “The Housemaid” star ended her engagement to Jonathan Davino in March 2025.
For Sweeney, navigating relationships in the public eye has been a learning process. In a January interview with Cosmopolitan, she said she kept her seven-and-a-half-year relationship with Davino largely private, explaining that she values having parts of her life out of the spotlight.
While she acknowledges being a public figure, the 28-year-old said she is still figuring out how much of her personal life she wants to share. She added that balancing privacy with the desire to experience love openly has been challenging, describing it as something she is still navigating.
The Actress Calls Her ‘Euphoria’ Character ‘Crazy’ As Season 3 Debate Continues
Since the release of the first episode, Sweeney has faced backlash due to scenes involving her character, Cassie.
One scene in particular, where she acts like a baby and also a dog while trying to go viral on OnlyFans, has become a huge topic of debate online.
However, the actress seems unfazed by the conversation as she spoke about Cassie’s storyline, describing her as “a crazy character” during an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the show’s premiere.
She said Cassie “will do anything and at all costs to be famous this season,” adding that the character makes “wild, interesting choices.”
Sydney Sweeney Called Out The Double Standard In The Industry
Sweeney has previously addressed her approach to on-screen nudity, telling The Independent in 2022 that she has, at times, questioned certain scenes and discussed adjustments with Levinson, who she said was open to removing content she felt was unnecessary.
She noted that she has never felt pressured into filming nude scenes she was uncomfortable with.
Sweeney also commented on the broader double standard surrounding on-screen nudity, saying that actresses often face harsher judgment than their male counterparts, even when appearing in similar scenes.
“When a guy has a sex scene or shows his body, he still wins awards and gets praise. But the moment a girl does it, it’s completely different,” she said.
