Sydney Sweeney's Response to the American Eagle Ad Backlash: A Tale of Unwavering Indifference
The Controversial Ad and the President's Support
The actress Sydney Sweeney has recently addressed the months-long controversy surrounding the American Eagle ad campaign that featured her. The ad, which claimed that Sweeney, a white, blond-haired, blue-eyed actress, "has great jeans," sparked accusations of promoting eugenics. Despite the backlash, President Donald Trump threw his support behind the campaign, calling it the "HOTTEST ad out there."
Sweeney's Unwavering Indifference
In an interview for GQ magazine, Sweeney revealed that she barely noticed the backlash. She said she "kind of just put my phone away" and "didn’t really see a lot" of the criticism that contributed to a partisan firestorm online. Sweeney's indifference to the controversy is particularly striking given the support she received from the president, which sent American Eagle stock soaring after initial backlash to the advert led to a drop in foot traffic to the brand’s stores.
The President's Support: A Surreal Experience
Sweeney described it as "surreal" to get the support of the president. However, she claimed that the entire saga "didn’t affect me one way or the other." This indifference is further emphasized by Sweeney's statement that she didn’t feel she needed to comment on criticism claiming the advert was making light of genetic superiority.
The Tangent: Sweeney's Political leanings
While all eyes were on Sweeney amid the backlash, it was revealed she registered as a Republican voter in Florida a few months before Donald Trump was elected in 2024. This revelation stirred up a two-year-old controversy that was sparked after Sweeney was seen celebrating her mother's birthday with several people in red MAGA-style hats. Sweeney has not commented on her voter registration status.
The Takeaway
Sweeney's response to the controversy surrounding the American Eagle ad campaign is a testament to her unwavering indifference. Despite the support she received from the president and the impact the controversy had on the brand, Sweeney remained unmoved. This raises questions about the role of celebrities in shaping public opinion and the impact of political leanings on their public image.
