Wedding bells? Not quite. Sydney Sweeney caused a stir this week when she was photographed in Malibu wearing what appeared to be a dazzling diamond engagement ring on that finger. But before anyone starts speculating, it turns out the sparkler was simply a prop for her latest project—season three of HBO’s Euphoria.
Filming took place along the Malibu coast, where Sweeney, reprising her role as Cassie Howard, was seen behind the wheel of a red Mercedes convertible. Cameras—including a helicopter crew—captured the actress as she cruised down the highway, flashing the faux engagement ring that instantly set social media ablaze.
The highly anticipated third season of Euphoria is currently in production and slated for release in 2026. As for why Cassie is wearing an engagement ring? That storyline remains under wraps until the series returns.
In contrast to her character’s romantic drama, Sweeney’s real-life love story has recently taken a turn. Earlier this year, she quietly ended her engagement to restaurateur Jonathan Davino. The pair, who began dating in 2018 and got engaged in 2022, called off their wedding plans this spring.
“They were supposed to get married this spring,” a source told Us Weekly. “The wedding is not happening, and they aren’t having further discussions about it. Sydney wanted to cancel everything and couldn’t handle the stress.”
Speaking to The Sunday Times in June, Sweeney reflected on her new chapter: “I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends—and I’m loving it.”
By July, she was photographed enjoying a jet ski ride with a mystery man, sparking new romance rumors—though the actress has kept quiet about her current dating life.
Whether on-screen or off, Sweeney continues to command attention with her magnetic presence. And as Euphoria’s third season takes shape, fans are bracing themselves for yet another round of drama, heartbreak, and, apparently, a little bling.
