‘I’m Against Hate’ After American Eagle Backlash

Sydney Sweeney faced controversy earlier this year over her American Eagle jeans ad campaign, which featured the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” The playful pun on “great genes” sparked outrage on social media, with accusations that the ad glorified Sweeney’s white heritage and thin physique, with some even going as far as comparing it to “Nazi propaganda.”

In a recent interview with People magazine, Sweeney expressed her surprise at the reaction, stating that she participated in the campaign because she genuinely loved the jeans and the brand. She clarified that she does not support the views that some people associated with the ad and refuted the labels and motives that were assigned to her.

Known for her efforts to bring people together and her stance against hate and divisiveness, Sweeney acknowledged that her silence on the controversy may have inadvertently widened the divide. She emphasized the importance of focusing on what connects us rather than what divides us in the new year.

Despite staying silent on the issue for months, Sweeney opened up about the controversy in a recent interview with GQ magazine. She explained that she refrained from issuing a formal statement during the backlash because she believes in allowing people to form their own opinions.

As the controversy gained national attention, figures like White House communications manager Steven Cheung and Vice President JD Vance weighed in, with even former President Donald Trump expressing support for Sweeney due to reports of her being a registered Republican. Sweeney found it surreal to have such prominent figures commenting on the ads but admitted that she paid little attention to the controversy while filming for “Euphoria.”

Currently starring in “The Housemaid,” set to release on Dec. 19, Sweeney continues to focus on her work and remains unfazed by external opinions. For more insights from Sweeney, readers can check out her full interview on People magazine’s website.

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