Sydney Sweeney made sure her 28th birthday was one to remember, stepping into the spotlight with a fashion choice that blended Hollywood glamour and pop nostalgia.
The Euphoria actress celebrated her special day with a space-themed party in Los Angeles, dazzling her guests in a silver star-adorned minidress once famously worn by pop icon Britney Spears.
With family, friends, and A-list celebrities by her side, the night became both a birthday celebration and a tribute to one of pop culture’s most unforgettable eras.
Sydney’s silver star-adorned minidress has gone viral
At the center of the buzz was Sweeney’s choice of outfit: a metallic minidress scattered with star embellishments from The Blonds’ Spring/Summer 2009 collection.
The shiny dress was instantly recognizable to fans of Britney Spears, 43, who wore it on the super deluxe cover of her 2008 Circus album, according to Page Six.
Spears paired the look with fishnet stockings and black pumps, creating a bold, theatrical moment that reflected her career at the time.
Sweeney reimagined the look for her space-themed birthday party. Instead of stockings, she kept the styling simple and sleek, showing off her legs while slipping into metallic Rene Caovilla heels, according to People magazine.
The sandals, which were detailed with silver stars along the straps, tied the whole look together and kept the ensemble’s silver space theme consistent.
Sweeney didn’t just wear the dress, either. She leaned fully into the nostalgia by recreating Spears’ Circus pose in her own photo shoot.
Sitting on the floor with her legs bent, one hand resting on her ankle, she locked eyes with the camera as her loose blonde hair fell across her shoulders.
The shot felt like a deliberate homage and quickly lit up Instagram when Sweeney posted it with the cheeky caption: “welcome to planet syd.”
Together with her Britney Spears homage, Sydney also shared a carousel of photos from her birthday celebration, which looked like a blast.
Sydney’s 28th birthday party was graced by numerous stars
Sweeney’s birthday bash was designed as a full immersion into her space-inspired theme. Guests arrived in cosmic-centric outfits, creating a shimmering crowd of metallics, sequins, and futuristic details that matched the “planet Syd” atmosphere.
Syndey’s guest list was impressive. Among those in attendance were actor Glen Powell, DJ and producer Diplo, rapper Wiz Khalifa, breakout artist Sexyy Red, and even Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who arrived with his wife Lauren Sánchez.
Their presence highlighted Sweeney’s status as not just an actress but a cultural figure whose reach is starting to extend well beyond Hollywood.
Also present was record executive Scooter Braun, 44, with whom Sweeney has been linked in recent weeks. A source told People that the two have been “casually” dating since early September, and that Sweeney had “a great time celebrating her birthday with him.”
While neither has commented publicly on their relationship, fans were quick to note that Braun appeared by her side during the celebration.
Just days later, the pair was spotted holding hands at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, fueling further speculations about their apparent romance.
“She’s having fun with Scooter and enjoys dating him. He’s easy to be around and an intriguing guy. (Sydney) is back to work now, though. She feels very blessed to have such an amazing career. She’s very focused and super hard-working,” the source stated.
Sydney’s shimmering metallic dress received polarizing reactions from netizens
While it was undeniable that Sydney looked great in her birthday dress, some netizens stated that she should have worn something new instead of something that could be linked to another artist.
“Sydney should never be wearing ensembles that have been worn before. If she were to do so, it should be something worn by a classic star, whose name is not associated with loss of control or making a spectacle of herself,” one commenter stated.
Others, however, praised Sydney for the Britney throwback, especially since both women are gorgeous.
“Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Both ladies look gorgeous,” one commenter wrote.
“Despite her s**-kitten persona, Sydney exudes a kind of steeliness that will ensure that she’ll go far in the cutthroat show-business; the contrast is especially great when posed beside the much sweeter and more vulnerable Britney, wearing the same dress,” wrote another.
Netizens shared their thoughts on Sydney Sweeney’s space-themed metallic birthday dress on social media
