Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham caused a playful stir online after sharing a photo with Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship finale in Phoenix. While she didn’t exactly “break the internet,” the image quickly made rounds among fans — and it’s not hard to see why. The WNBA sharpshooter and the Euphoria actress made for an unexpected but eye-catching pair at the high-energy racing event.
On her “Show Me Something” podcast, Cunningham opened up about her brief but memorable chat with Sweeney, giving fans a peek behind the viral moment. “We just talked for like a minute or two. It was really quick because everyone there was a celebrity or VIP, so we were all doing our own thing,” she said. Cunningham laughed as she recalled the friendly exchange, describing it as a mutual fan-girl moment: “It was like, ‘Hey, how are you? So nice to meet you.’ Just a lot of ‘big fan’ energy.”
When asked if Sweeney actually knew who she was, Cunningham admitted with a grin that she wasn’t sure. “You know how it is — when everyone’s around, it’s all love,” she said. She added that Sweeney was “super nice” and that they quickly snapped a picture before moving on to enjoy the day’s events. Fans loved the honesty, and many appreciated Cunningham’s candid, down-to-earth personality shining through the story.
Sweeney, who’s known for her roles in Anyone But You, The Voyeurs, and Euphoria, is no stranger to big public appearances. Earlier this year, she was spotted courtside at a New York Knicks game, and now fans are wondering if her next outing might include courtside seats at an Indiana Fever matchup to support Cunningham.
For Sophie, the offseason hasn’t been all fun and celebrity encounters. The 29-year-old is also focused on recovering from an MCL injury that sidelined her late in the 2025 WNBA season. Despite the setback, she still put up solid numbers — averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting career-high percentages from both the field and beyond the arc. With her rehab progressing well, fans are eager to see her back in action when the Fever tip off their 2026 campaign.
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