Sydney Sweeney's Unforgettable Shrek-Themed Friendsgiving
Sydney Sweeney has treated her followers to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the incredibly imaginative Shrek-themed Friendsgiving celebration she hosted, which included music executive Scooter Braun and a substantial gathering of her closest companions. The Euphoria actress, who is 28, had previously hinted during an appearance on Good Morning America that every guest would be assigned a character from the beloved animated series and would be expected to arrive in full costume.
A Dragon Transformation Steals the Show
While one presenter joked that Sweeney would likely be carving the turkey dressed as Princess Fiona, complete with green face paint, the two-time Emmy nominee surprised everyone by embodying Dragon, Donkey's fiery wife from the films. For her standout 'Shreksgiving' party look, the star wore a daring red sequined leotard with a plunging neckline, paired with black tights, high stilettos, and a headband featuring horns. In the Shrek universe, Dragon begins as a fearsome villain guarding Princess Fiona's tower before surprisingly becoming Donkey's love interest.
Sweeney fully committed to the playful character, posing enthusiastically beneath a friend dressed in an inflatable Donkey costume and snuggling up to a large cardboard cutout of Shrek during the lively festivities. Some observers even theorised that Scooter Braun might have been the individual in the Donkey costume, potentially as a clever way to participate in the fun while maintaining a lower profile.
A Week of Festive Celebrations
The actress shared a collection of photos on Instagram with the simple caption 'friendsgiving week,' which documented multiple themed events across different locations and days. The visual diary began with a boisterous evening in the Florida Keys, where Sweeney and her female friends were seen enjoying a night out, bar-hopping while wearing LED cat-ear headbands, drinking from plastic cups, and performing karaoke together on stage.
Group photographs from the main event displayed friends dressed as a complete ensemble of Shrek characters, including Gingerbread Man, Pinocchio, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, Lord Farquaad, and Robin Hood. Sweeney beamed at the centre of the group, positioned beneath a sign that read 'Welcome to Far Far Away.'
The week also featured a separate, elegant oceanfront dinner where the group wore matching purple leis around a candlelit table adorned with tropical flowers. Another snapshot showed Sweeney in a schoolgirl outfit for what she called the '1st Annual Camp Cocomo Spelling Bee.' The celebrations continued with a trip to Disney World, where she was captured gleefully skipping towards Cinderella's Castle in denim shorts and a festive sweatshirt. The festivities appeared to conclude with a boat day in the Keys, with Sweeney standing at the deck's edge in a white bralette and linen trousers against a backdrop of palm trees and turquoise water. Additional photos showed her and friends joyriding in a vintage baby-blue convertible, laughing and flashing peace signs.
Romance and a Busy Personal Life
This unusually elaborate Friendsgiving comes during a particularly active time in Sweeney's professional and personal life. Recently, she was photographed riding a jet ski with Braun near her $13 million waterfront mansion in the Florida Keys. The pair, who have been dating for a few months after reportedly meeting at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, have been spotted together frequently in Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Insiders have revealed that their relationship has progressed quickly. A source shared that they talk every day and see each other often, describing it as 'hot and heavy' and suggesting it feels like it could be love. The source added that Braun, known for his previous work with Justin Bieber, has become a grounding influence for Sweeney as her fame continues to grow, characterising him as an 'old soul' who provides guidance.
This new romance follows Sweeney's broken engagement to her long-term fiancé, Jonathan Davino, earlier this year. Their split was highlighted recently when the two were photographed together in Los Angeles, which reportedly led to a heated argument where Sweeney was heard shouting, 'I don't believe you. Please leave, leave me alone.' Despite early reports labelling their relationship as casual, Sweeney and Braun's increasingly public appearances suggest a more serious connection, even as they attempt to keep details private following some public backlash.
