“Man, did she become a cliché”: Fans react to Sydney Sweeney’s lake day with mystery man amid ad backlash

Sydney Sweeney appears to be making the most of her newly single summer — and she’s doing it with a splash.

Last Friday, the Euphoria actress was seen riding a jet ski in Idaho with an unidentified man holding onto her waist. In photos obtained by TMZ, Sweeney looked relaxed and sun-kissed, smiling widely in a navy one-piece and blue life vest.

Her companion sported tan board shorts and a red life jacket, showing off his gym-earned physique.

At one point in the day, Sweeney was seen launching into the lake from a rope swing, while the mystery guy watched from the dock with a grin. She was later photographed walking the boat dock in stylish sunglasses, fully leaning into her lakeside era.

Whether her plus-one is just a friend or something more remains unclear.

The White Lotus star ended her seven-year relationship with fiancé Jonathan Davino in March. In a quick chat with The Sunday Times, the actress answered “yes” when asked if she was single, confirming the split. She also told the newspaper:

"I'm learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I'm loving it.”

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Internet sounds off online as Sydney Sweeney jetskis with mystery man

Meanwhile, as soon as Sydney Sweeney’s latest sighting made waves online, social media spewed out various reactions.

An internet user wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“Nice publicity stunt”

Another one commented:

“She’s single and messing with anybody she can get her hands on”

One stated:

“Wow, this jet ski adventure with Sydney Sweeney and the mystery man is wild—especially with all the safety concerns and drama around her latest campaign!”

Another tweeted:

“Jet ski romance with Exhibit A being mid-ocean clinginess. Court suspects this ends in tabloids, not true love.”

An X user added:

“Man, did she become a cliché. Get famous and dump your boyfriend.”

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Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans” campaign draws criticism for alleged racial messaging

Sydney Sweeney’s lake outing comes as she starred in a new American Eagle campaign, where she quipped:

“I have great genes. My jeans are blue.”

The pun landed her in hot water, with some online critics calling the ad tone-deaf and “Nazi propaganda.” Others slammed the ad for containing racial undertones.

In an Instagram post by AE, the actress is seen strutting toward the billboard with the text:

“Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes”

She then crossed out the “Genes” with white paint and replaced it with the word “Jeans” before she strolled off.

Sweeney has not addressed the backlash as of writing.

Despite the noise, the actress seems focused on fun. Earlier this month, she was seen partying with friends at NYC’s Ray’s Bar. She was also reportedly spotted dancing with Tom Brady at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish Venice wedding.