Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney Chooses Family Over Romance: The Rise of Celebrity Sibling Dates

Last week, ¿it¿ girl actress Sydney Sweeney, 27, walked the red carpet at a London premiere for her new film Echo Valley with her rarely seen younger brother, Trent, 25.

The Sibling Scoop: Celebs Ditch Love Interests for Familiar Faces on the Red Carpet!

Get ready for a love triangle like no other – but instead of two romantic partners, it's all about sibling love! In recent weeks, A-listers have been opting out of traditional red carpet dates and choosing their own flesh and blood to accompany them to glamorous events. And we can't get enough of it!

Leading the pack is none other than Sydney Sweeney, who stunned in a baby blue halter neck gown alongside her rarely seen younger brother Trent at the London premiere for her new film Echo Valley. The 27-year-old actress has been making headlines with her new single status since splitting from long-time fiancé Jonathan Davino in February. By choosing her sibling as her date, Sweeney has perfectly sidestepped any drama or speculation that would have accompanied a romantic partner.

For Sweeney this week, in the wake of her split from Jonathan Davino, her brother seemed to be an uncontroversial choice of date. (Davino and Sweeney are pictured in July 2023).

And she's not alone! Taylor Swift, Dakota Johnson, and Billie Eilish are just a few of the many stars who have brought their siblings to high-profile events in recent weeks. The trio was spotted having dinner together at Via Carota in New York on May 30, with Swift's film producer brother Austin and Johnson's brother Jesse looking dashing alongside their glamorous sisters.

But what's behind this sudden surge of sibling solidarity? According to sources close to the stars, it's all about avoiding the constant scrutiny that comes with being a celebrity. With the paparazzi and fans watching your every move for gossip, bringing a love interest can be more trouble than it's worth – a sibling, on the other hand, is a safe PR choice.

Sweeney has spoken candidly about her close relationship with her brother, revealing that they shared a one-bedroom hotel room during their teenage years after their parents declared bankruptcy. "We were sharing a one-bedroom hotel room, no kitchen, no balcony," she told The Times. "A pull-out sofa bed, where my dad and brother slept, my mom and me in the bed." Talk about sibling bonding!

By comparison, when Sweeney was photographed with her Anyone But You co-star and friend, Glen Powell , in March, there was an immediate torrent of headlines speculating that they may be in a romantic relationship. (Powell and Sweeney are pictured in December 2023).

The stars aren't just choosing their siblings for safety reasons – they're also reaping the benefits of having a built-in support system. For Sweeney, bringing her brother to the premiere was likely a way to take her mind off recent split from Davino. And for Swift and Johnson, having their brothers by their side may have been an easy way to avoid adding to the rumor mill surrounding their love lives.

But what about those of us who aren't A-listers? Can we learn something from these sibling superstars? Absolutely! As Sweeney has said, "My brother and I tried to make the best of it – we would joke around and say we were in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." It's clear that their close relationship has been a source of comfort and strength for both of them.

In an era where social media reigns supreme, the importance of family cannot be overstated. By choosing to prioritize their sibling relationships over romantic ones, these stars are sending a powerful message about the value of familial love and support.

Sweeney has spoken openly about her love for her brother, who tends to live his life outside of the public eye and has been a source of comfort for the actress for years. (Pictured: Sydney and Trent).

And let's not forget the added bonus of having someone who truly gets you – no drama, no speculation, just pure, unadulterated sibling love! So, go ahead and give your siblings some extra TLC – they might just become your new favorite accessory!

Sources: The Times, The Scholarly Note, People Magazine

Taylor Swift, 35, and Dakota Johnson, 33, brought their brothers to dinner on May 30 at Via Carota in New York. (Pictured: Swift heading to Via Carota on May 30).

Any public outing with Swift is a spectacle in and of itself - and both Swift¿s film producer brother Austin, 33, and Johnson¿s brother, actor and musician Jesse, 41, dressed for the part in smart suits. (Johnson is pictured with her brother Jesse in the background).

Billie Eilish, 23, is perhaps the most well-known superstar who regularly walks red carpets with her sibling, 27-year-old musician Finneas.