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Sydney Sweeney finally addresses American Eagle ad backlash
Sydney Sweeney speaks out on American Eagle ad controversy
Sydney Sweeney finally addresses American Eagle ad backlash
After weeks of debate, Sydney Sweeney responds to the American Eagle ad controversy, addressing racism claims, her silence, and a renewed focus on unity.
2025-12-08T17:43:10+03:00
2025-12-08T17:43:10+03:00
2025-12-08T17:43:10+03:00
Sydney Sweeney has spoken out after the prolonged controversy surrounding an American Eagle ad campaign that ignited heated debate about racial differences and Western beauty standards. Both the actor and the brand faced accusations of racism and xenophobia, while Sweeney initially chose not to weigh in.She said she was taken aback by the scale of the reaction. She explained that she joined the project simply because she has worn the brand’s jeans for years and genuinely likes the label. She added that people began attributing motives to her that she never had, which genuinely surprised her.Sweeney stressed that she has always opposed hate and any kind of division, and that those close to her know she aims to bring people together rather than set them apart. Even so, her earlier approach—ignoring both criticism and praise—worked against her. She acknowledged that staying silent for too long only widened the gap between her and part of the audience. In the churn of social media, silence is often interpreted as indifference, and her admission seems to recognize that reality.Fans are weighing her candid remarks and hoping the conversation continues. Heading into the new year, she appears intent on highlighting what unites people in the entertainment world and beyond. If she follows through, it could help reset the tone around a campaign that sparked a much broader debate.
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Sydney Sweeney speaks out on American Eagle ad controversy
After weeks of debate, Sydney Sweeney responds to the American Eagle ad controversy, addressing racism claims, her silence, and a renewed focus on unity.
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Sydney Sweeney has spoken out after the prolonged controversy surrounding an American Eagle ad campaign that ignited heated debate about racial differences and Western beauty standards. Both the actor and the brand faced accusations of racism and xenophobia, while Sweeney initially chose not to weigh in.
She said she was taken aback by the scale of the reaction. She explained that she joined the project simply because she has worn the brand’s jeans for years and genuinely likes the label. She added that people began attributing motives to her that she never had, which genuinely surprised her.
Sweeney stressed that she has always opposed hate and any kind of division, and that those close to her know she aims to bring people together rather than set them apart. Even so, her earlier approach—ignoring both criticism and praise—worked against her. She acknowledged that staying silent for too long only widened the gap between her and part of the audience. In the churn of social media, silence is often interpreted as indifference, and her admission seems to recognize that reality.
Fans are weighing her candid remarks and hoping the conversation continues. Heading into the new year, she appears intent on highlighting what unites people in the entertainment world and beyond. If she follows through, it could help reset the tone around a campaign that sparked a much broader debate.
