Sydney Sweeney Supports American Eagle Ads: ‘Unaffected by Criticism’

Sydney Sweeney has addressed the backlash surrounding her campaign for American Eagle’s jeans. In a recent GQ cover story, she clarified her stance during the controversy, stating she never felt the need to offer a formal response.

Sydney Sweeney Responds to American Eagle Ads

Sweeney expressed her belief that she is not responsible for dictating how others perceive her. “I know who I am. I know what I value,” she remarked. The actress emphasized her love for jeans, noting, “I’m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life.”

The Controversial Campaign

The ad campaign was grasped under fire due to its tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” Critics accused American Eagle of promoting Sweeney’s white heritage and slim figure, leading to considerable backlash online. Some users went as far as to liken the ads to “Nazi propaganda.”

• Backlash included comments from Trump’s White House, calling it an example of “cancel culture run amok.”
• Vice President JD Vance derided those expressing outrage, highlighting the absurdity he observed.
• Donald Trump endorsed Sweeney, expressing delight upon learning she is a registered Republican.

Amidst the Drama

Sweeney described the media frenzy as “surreal” but chose to distance herself from negative commentary. “I kind of just put my phone away,” she explained, as she was busy filming for “Euphoria.” Her commitment to work limited her exposure to the online discussions.

Despite the backlash, American Eagle’s stock surged by 38%. Sweeney pointed out that much of the negative narrative surrounding in-store visits and sales was fabricated. “It was all made up,” she said, indicating that the company was unable to comment officially during its quiet period.

Promoting Her New Project

Currently, Sydney Sweeney is promoting her biopic, “Christy,” about boxer Christy Martin. She addressed potential viewers who might dismiss her projects due to political biases or the controversial advertisement. Sweeney expressed hope that audiences would remain open to engaging with art and storytelling regardless of misconceptions from social media.

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