Law enforcement sources have confirmed that the site where Sydney Sweeney caused a stir is routinely patrolled by the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments, as well as park rangers, and monitored by surveillance cameras.

The Los Angeles Police Department stated that no police report has been filed yet, but trespassing at the sign can carry misdemeanor penalties, including fines of up to $1,000 or six months in jail.

According to an insider, the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney reflects a deeper frustration. The insider mentioned, “Sydney feels boxed in. She takes heat for being sexy, then gets dismissed as unserious. After the American Eagle blowback, she decided she’s done apologizing. If Hollywood wants to clutch its pearls, she’s prepared for that.”

Sweeney’s American Eagle controversy originated from her “great jeans” ad campaign in mid-2025. Critics accused the tagline, coupled with Sweeney’s blonde/blue-eyed appearance, of alluding to eugenics and white supremacy. On the other hand, supporters saw it as a clever play on genetics and a sales driver, sparking intense online debate and cultural commentary.

American Eagle defended the campaign as being about jeans, but the controversy highlighted modern culture wars, drawing in political figures and sparking debate about beauty standards, race, and “outrage marketing.”