Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have a "genuine connection"

A source told People: "He thinks she's smart, kind and fun, and she appreciates how he really sees her for who she is beyond all the noise."

Sydney's friends are "really happy about this relationship", while Scooter's friends are "also glad to see him with Sydney".

The insider shared: "They say it's been a long time since they've seen him this settled in a relationship, and they can tell how much he admires her."

The celebrity duo both attended Jeff Bezos' wedding in Italy earlier this year, and rumours about their burgeoning relationship have emerged in recent weeks.

The source explained: "What really stood out to Sydney was at Jeff Bezos' wedding. Everyone else was trying to hit on her, but Scooter wasn't. He wasn't pursuing her the way others did, and that's what caught her attention and made her feel like his intentions were real.

"For both of them, [the relationship] feels easy and natural, and the people closest to them on both sides are happy to see that."

Sydney has enjoyed a meteoric rise over recent years - but she previously admitted that she's still "navigating" fame.

The Hollywood star confessed that she was still adjusting to her own fame and success.

The actress - who has starred in various big-budget movies and TV shows, such as Euphoria and The White Lotus - told ES Magazine in 2023: "I think I'm still navigating it on a daily basis because I want to be as authentic and genuinely open to the public and my fans as possible. And I think I am.

"I talk a lot, I'm very open and it'll probably be to my detriment, but I don't know how people can hide behind an image.

"At the same time, I don't owe people answers."

Sydney explained that she still wants to have her "own peace and private life".

She said: "I'm a very private person when it comes to my family and relationships. I want people to know who I am as an individual but also, I feel that I should still be allowed to have my own peace and private life as well.

"It's a weird balance, I'm definitely still figuring it out."