Sydney Sweeney's Unshaken Stance Amid Jeans Ad Storm

Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in "Euphoria, " recently shared her thoughts on the backlash she faced over the American Eagle jeans campaign. She mentioned that she chose not to issue a formal statement during the controversy, as she believes in letting people form their own opinions. Sweeney emphasized that she is confident in her values and identity. She stated, "I know who I am. I know what I value. I know that I’m a kind person. " This confidence allowed her to brush off the negative reactions to the ad, which played on the phrase "great genes" and sparked accusations of promoting white supremacy. The ad featured Sweeney in jeans, something she wears daily. She admitted that the backlash surprised her, but it didn't bother her much. "I did a jean ad. I love jeans. All I wear are jeans, " she said, downplaying the controversy. The ad's tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans, " was seen by some as a pun on "great genes, " leading to accusations of glorifying her white heritage and thin physique. Social media users even compared the ads to "Nazi propaganda, " causing a national uproar.The controversy reached political circles, with former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance commenting on it. Trump, upon learning that Sweeney is a registered Republican, praised the ad, while Vance mocked the liberal backlash. Despite the attention, Sweeney remained unfazed. She revealed that she was busy filming "Euphoria" and didn't pay much attention to the online chatter. "I kind of just put my phone away, " she said, highlighting her focus on work. Sweeney also addressed the rumors about American Eagle's stock rising amid the controversy. She clarified that many headlines were false and that the company was in a quiet period, preventing them from responding. Currently, Sweeney is promoting "Christy, " a biopic about boxer Christy Martin. She hopes that people can separate her personal beliefs and the jeans ad from her work, urging them to keep an open mind about art and learning.