Sydney Sweeney Breaks Her Silence on the American Eagle Ad Uproar: What Started as a Play on Words Turned Into a Fiery Debate on Race and Beauty Standards. In a recent GQ interview, the actress finally addressed the whirlwind of criticism surrounding her American Eagle jeans campaign, which cleverly—yet controversially—linked 'jeans' with 'genes.' Sweeney admitted the intense backlash caught her off guard, especially given her grueling 16-hour days filming Euphoria, leaving her largely unaware of the growing controversy. But here's where it gets even more intriguing: former President Donald Trump publicly praised the ad as 'fantastic' after discovering Sweeney’s Republican affiliation, a moment she described as 'surreal.' And this is the part most people miss: her Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell didn’t hold back, slamming the backlash as 'complete bulls' and urging everyone to step away from the drama. *Was the ad an innocent marketing tactic or a tone-deaf misstep? Sweeney’s response sheds light on her perspective, but the debate rages on. What do you think? Is this just another overblown controversy, or does it reveal deeper issues about representation and branding? Let’s hear your take in the comments!
