Watch ‘Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney channel a mermaid after calling off her wedding
Amid rumors that her spring wedding was called off (and not just delayed), the 'Euphoria' star posted a tastefully shot video in a pool.
The clip sees the actress putting forth her best water ballet moves in a skimpy bikini set to Chris Isaak's classic song 'Wicked Game.'
With the blue skies above and palm trees swaying in the background, we are betting Sweeney's at her Florida Keys mansion that she scooped up last summer for a cool $13.5 million.
The 27 year old's legion of followers were totally feeling the post, with many throwing out superlatives like 'stunning,' 'beautiful' and 'divine.' Others, including Cosmopolitan magazine, were getting mermaid vibes.
So are we supposed to read anything into the sensual, aquatic clip? Is 'The White Lotus' alum officially free from businessman fiancé Jonathan Davino? That remains to be seen.
UsWeekly reports that the wedding, originally set for May in Chicago, has been called off, as the couple works through some things.
'Sydney and Jonathan have been having major issues but are not fully split,' a source recently told the outlet. 'Things are not great right now, but they aren't throwing in the towel yet.'
People magazine adds that the in-demand Emmy nominee has decided to focus on all her upcoming work projects, including a biopic on boxer Christy Martin.
Another notch on Sweeney's ever expanding resume: swimsuit model. Aussie swimwear brand Fae shared her pool video on its Instagram, informing shoppers that their famous model is wearing the hot combo of the Lumi top and Jones bottom. Total cost: $208.
Beside all of her projects, we also have to wonder if there are other fish in the sea. One in particular.
Sweeney was just seen with hunky 'Anything But You' costar Glen Powell, 36, at his sister's wedding in Dallas, Deux Moi reports.
The 'close friends,' who were rumored to have had a fling while shooting their 2023 rom-com, looked 'real close.'
If anyone spots Powell in the Florida Keys, please send us a DM immediately.
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