Sydney Sweeney Addresses Controversial American Eagle Ad

Sydney Sweeney, an actress known for her role in Euphoria, starred in an American Eagle jeans ad in July 2025.

The ad's tagline, 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,' was interpreted by some as a play on 'genes,' leading to accusations of racism.

Others thought the ad was made to appeal to men.

Sydney was surprised by the backlash and said she loves the brand and the jeans.

She also said she is against hate and divisiveness.

American Eagle clarified that the ad was about the jeans and not about genes.

Despite the controversy, the jeans Sydney wore in the ad became very popular and sold well.