Overview
- In a new interview tied to her film Christy, Sweeney told Variety the tabloids and journalists created and sustained the 2023 affair speculation, saying there was "no leaning in."
- Powell previously told The New York Times in April 2024 that rom-coms require visible chemistry and that the pair "had to lean into it a bit," calling the approach effective.
- Coverage notes the marketing cycle included playful red carpet moments and Saturday Night Live bits that highlighted their rapport and fed audience chatter.
- Powell’s ex Gigi Paris said the speculation contributed to their breakup and criticized the handling of the rumors, sharing her account on the Too Much podcast.
- Sweeney has previously described a hands-on role in Anyone But You marketing, and she told Variety she and Powell are open to a sequel if the right concept emerges.