Sydney Sweeney Officially Ends Business Partnership with Former Fiancé
Actress and entrepreneur Sydney Sweeney has formally dissolved the independent production studio she established with her ex-fiancé and producing partner Jonathan Davino. The 27-year-old star, known for her roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You, co-founded Fifty-Fifty Films LLC with Davino in 2019. The closure comes nearly a year after the couple ended their seven-year romantic relationship in March 2025.
Legal Dissolution and New Corporate Structure
According to official filings, Sweeney and the 42-year-old Davino submitted paperwork to the State of California in December to permanently shutter Fifty-Fifty Films LLC. In a swift corporate move, Sweeney founded Fifty-Fifty Films, Inc. the very next month, listing herself as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary. This restructuring effectively removes Davino from the business entity while allowing Sweeney to retain the familiar brand name under her sole ownership.
Behind-the-Scenes Tensions and Financial Settlements
An insider revealed to TMZ that Sweeney felt "used" by Davino and ultimately "paid him off" following their split. The source claimed Davino had told people he "made her" career, a statement that reportedly contributed to their deteriorating professional relationship. The former couple was last photographed together on November 2, outside Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, where TMZ reported Sweeney could be heard pleading, "I don't believe you. Please leave, leave me alone."
While Sweeney acknowledged Davino co-produced her 2023 romantic comedy hit Anyone But You, his only IMDb credit shows him producing the 2024 horror film Immaculate alongside her. Davino remains active in the film industry, with Variety reporting he will produce the action comedy Unwanted, based on a 2021 podcast, starring Kenan Thompson and Lamorne Morris.
Personal Life Transitions and Professional Success
Sweeney and Davino had been living separately since January 2025, with Sweeney moving into the Beverly Hills Hotel while executive producing and starring in Paul Feig's adaptation of The Housemaid. Director Feig praised her professionalism, telling the Wall Street Journal in August, "She was completely present emotionally and was up for anything. She really didn't bring any issues to set, and I know she was going through some things when this was going on."
The film proved to be a major success, grossing $385 million against a $35 million budget, and Sweeney is now set to reprise her role in the sequel The Housemaid's Secret. This commercial triumph followed a string of box office disappointments including Christy, Eden, and Americana.
New Relationship and Upcoming Projects
Since their breakup, Sweeney has been dating music executive Scott "Scooter" Braun, whom she met at Jeff Bezos's $56 million wedding in Venice last June. Braun, who reportedly manages a $500 million fortune, previously represented artists including Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
Professionally, Sweeney maintains a busy schedule with multiple high-profile projects:
- Reprising her role as Cassie Howard in the third season of Euphoria, premiering April 12 on HBO
- A cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2, releasing May 1
- Starring in and producing an adaptation of Edith Wharton's Custom of the Country
- Leading a live-action Gundam adaptation for Netflix alongside Noah Centineo
- Developing several other projects including I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl and Scandalous
The dissolution of Fifty-Fifty Films LLC marks the final chapter in Sweeney's professional partnership with Davino, allowing her to move forward with complete creative and financial control over her production endeavors.
