Sydney Sweeney sparkles in Britney Spears’ 2008 star dress at her cosmic 28th birthday bash
Sydney Sweeney celebrated her 28th birthday in truly stellar style, channelling Britney Spears in a star-studded metallic mini for an intergalactic-themed party that glittered with A-list guests.
The Euphoria and White Lotus actress marked the milestone on 12 September, but her celebrations reached a cosmic high this week at a lavish bash in Los Angeles. The venue, St. Vibiana’s, was transformed into a space-inspired playground, complete with friends, family, and famous faces dressed in celestial attire.
Sweeney herself was the star of the evening in a strapless silver mini dress adorned with star embellishments — a piece with pop culture pedigree. The dress, designed by The Blonds for their Spring/Summer 2009 collection, was famously worn by Britney Spears on the cover of her 2008 Circus (Super Deluxe Edition) album.
Where Spears had paired the shimmering dress with fishnets and platform heels, Sweeney opted for modern glamour. She matched the metallic look with Rene Caovilla heels, decorated with tiny silver stars that wrapped around her feet and ankles. The styling was completed with her blonde hair flowing loose over her shoulders, echoing the pop icon she was referencing.
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The tribute didn’t end with the dress. Sweeney recreated Spears’ iconic album pose in a new photoshoot, sitting on the floor with legs bent to the side, one hand resting on her ankle, and a direct gaze into the camera. The image, which she shared on Instagram alongside a carousel of party photos, drew immediate comparisons with Spears’ cover shot. She captioned the post: “welcome to planet syd 👽🛸🚀”.
Her party was every bit as starry as her outfit. Guests included Glen Powell, Wiz Khalifa, Diplo, rapper Sexyy Red, and billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, who leaned into the theme with alien-inspired costumes. Sweeney’s rumoured romance also made headlines, as record executive Scooter Braun was spotted by her side, fuelling ongoing speculation about their relationship.
A source close to Sweeney told PEOPLE that she is “having fun with Scooter and enjoys dating him,” while emphasising her focus on her career. “She feels very blessed to have such an amazing career. She’s very focused and super hard-working,” the insider added.
Braun, 44, known as the former manager of Justin Bieber, co-hosted parts of the evening with Sweeney, further stoking rumours of a budding relationship. The pair were later spotted hand-in-hand at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Hollywood, extending the birthday celebrations into a month-long series of public appearances.
Sweeney’s birthday festivities capped off a whirlwind September for the Emmy-nominated actress, who dazzled on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles just days earlier. Balancing high-profile acting projects, a packed social calendar, and increasing scrutiny of her personal life, she continues to cement herself as one of Hollywood’s most-watched young stars.
But it was her nod to Britney Spears that truly set this celebration apart. Nearly two decades after the pop legend wore the iconic dress, Sweeney’s revival of the look for her cosmic-themed party was both nostalgic and fashion-forward, bridging two eras of star power under one glittering night sky.