Fact Check: Is Sydney Sweeney Pregnant? The Truth Behind the Viral Rumor

Published 07/23/2026, 8:05 AM EDT

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Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have turned romance into a full-blown Hollywood subplot, complete with a glamorous Italian wedding, a hard launch, and enough public affection to keep the rumor mill delightfully over-employed. After Sweeney ended her engagement in March 2025, the pair grew closer, eventually making their relationship official and even celebrating Braun’s 45th birthday with a surprise party Sweeney personally organized.

So, naturally, the rumor mill has decided that romance needs a sequel and is asking whether Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun are expecting a baby. Before anyone orders the tiny champagne flutes, here is what the pregnancy speculation actually says.

Is Sydney Sweeney actually pregnant with Scooter Braun's child?

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No, Sydney Sweeney is not confirmed to be pregnant with Scooter Braun’s child, because the rumor originated with HoopsCrave, a parody account on X. The account shared a photograph of the couple before posting an ultrasound-style image allegedly showing a baby in the womb. In other words, the rumor had more internet theatrics than factual evidence.

Still, the fake baby announcement offers a convenient excuse to examine what the couple have actually said about family. Sydney Sweeney has openly expressed her desire to become a young mother and have a large family, although she has also acknowledged the career and financial concerns surrounding time away from work. The actress has emphasized that she supports herself and her family.

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Scooter Braun, meanwhile, already knows that fatherhood is a three-child production, sharing Jagger, Levi, and Hart with former wife Yael Cohen. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, the music executive reflected on how raising three children in five years caused the couple to neglect vacations and stressed the importance of protecting the relationship behind the parenting partnership. HoopsCrave's post may have invented the ultrasound, but real-life family plans remain unconfirmed.

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While people are still eager to know more about the Euphoria star’s love life, including the lingering curiosity surrounding her rumored relationship with Christian Pulisic, naturally, they also want to know just how far Sweeney and Braun’s relationship has progressed.

How far has Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun's romance gone?

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have moved considerably beyond the 'are they or are they not?' stage, having transformed a summer 2025 Italian romance into something considerably more serious. Braun has introduced his children to Sweeney, while the actress has introduced the music executive to her brother Trent. At this point, the relationship has acquired family introductions, which is romance with paperwork pending.

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HBO s Season 3 Premiere of Euphoria Sydney Sweeney attends HBO s Season 3 Premiere of Euphoria at TCL Chinese Theater on April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by: CraSH imageSPACE Los Angeles TCL Chinese Theater California USA Copyright: xCraSHx

The couple has also made their affection increasingly public, hard-launching their romance and turning up together to support the New York Knicks at the NBA Finals. During a private-jet toast, Braun reportedly called Sweeney his good luck charm. So, after family integration, public declarations, and enough PDA to keep photographers employed, whether a baby is next has inevitably entered the chat.

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Iffat Siddiqui

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