Did you hear? Sydney Sweeney finally spoke out about that ad. And the response? Well, let's just say it wasn't quite the bombshell some expected.
Sydney Sweeney, the star of Euphoria, has finally broken her silence on the controversy surrounding her American Eagle ad. The ad itself, which featured Sweeney, sparked a surprising amount of online debate. But what did she have to say about it all?
In a recent interview with GQ, Sweeney revealed that she didn't pay much attention to the online uproar, as she was busy filming Euphoria at the time. She described the experience as "surreal," but added that it "didn't affect me one way or the other."
So, why the delay in addressing the issue? Sweeney explained, "I’ve always believed that I’m not here to tell people what to think … when I have an issue that I want to speak about, people will hear.”
But here's where it gets controversial... The ad, which simply promoted American Eagle jeans, was unexpectedly labeled a "Nazi dogwhistle" by a handful of social media users. These claims were then amplified by a network of right-wing accounts. The goal? To subtly code the image of "boobs" as a conservative symbol. It's a tactic that, unfortunately, gained some traction, especially among those not closely following the details.
Adding to the conversation, Sharon Stone came to Sweeney's defense, stating, "It’s hard to be hot." It raises the question: Was there even a real need for defense in the first place?
Sweeney's new film, Christy, a boxing drama, is scheduled to hit theaters on November 7th.
What do you think about the reaction to the ad? Do you believe the criticism was justified, or was it an overreaction? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
