Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow Bond at Rangers Game in NYC

NEW YORK — Euphoria stars Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow showcased their off-screen friendship during a New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 2. The pair, who play on-screen sisters Cassie and Lexi Howard in the hit HBO series, were spotted laughing and waving to the crowd on the arena’s jumbotron.

The NHL shared a video of the actresses on its official Instagram account, captioning the post, “Oh, hello there 👋, @maudeapatow and @sydney_sweeney are taking in the action at MSG tonight!” The Rangers went on to win the game 4-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, with goalie Jonathan Quick making 34 saves to become the first U.S.-born goalie to reach 400 NHL wins.

Sweeney and Apatow, who have been close friends since meeting on the set of Euphoria over six years ago, attended the game after dining together in SoHo. Both dressed in all black, they walked arm-in-arm, embodying the sisterly bond they often speak about. “She’s the sister I always wished I had,” Sweeney said of Apatow in a past interview with Grazia Magazine.

The actresses have frequently shared their admiration for each other, both on and off set. “Everyone knows that if I’m not in my trailer, I’m in Maude’s or if Maude’s not in hers, she’s in mine,” Sweeney said. “We found relief through the dancing on TikTok. When we got bored, we did some moves. We’re very much homebodies. I don’t think we’re that cool!”

Apatow echoed the sentiment, praising Sweeney’s work ethic and personality. “She’s the most on top of it, hardworking, incredible person to work with,” Apatow said. “It’s surprising that we are able to create the friendship. It’s so hard, not just as girls, to have friendships in our industry because we’re constantly traveling and moving from one project to another. You don’t have that much time to really nurture a friendship. With Euphoria, we spend so much time together.”

Madison Square Garden is no stranger to celebrity sightings. Other notable attendees at Rangers games include Zendaya and Tom Holland, who wore matching jerseys during a 2022 game, as well as former President Donald Trump and comedian Jimmy Fallon.

Euphoria, which has garnered critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of teenage life, is available to stream on Max. Sweeney and Apatow’s real-life friendship continues to captivate fans, proving that their bond extends far beyond the screen.