Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Kelly, Kirk Slam Beyoncé and Others Over 'Racism' Claims
A debate has erupted between some celebrities.
Megyn Kelly and Charlie Kirk are criticizing Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Lauren Sanchez.
They claim that the celebrities are pushing an image that is not natural, as opposed to Sydney Sweeney.
They say Beyoncé's new ad campaign is evidence of this and it is "naked racism."
This follows a reaction to Sweeney's ad campaign, with some saying that it is unfair and that there is a double standard between the criticism.
Megyn Kelly and Charlie Kirk criticized Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Lauren Sánchez, contrasting them with Sydney Sweeney.
Kelly and Kirk accused the former group of promoting "naked racism" against white women.
Kelly praised Sweeney's "natural" look, contrasting it with what she views as "artificial" beauty.
Beyoncé's Levi's ad, released after criticism of Sweeney's ad, sparked debate.
Commentators pointed out differing reactions to Beyoncé's ad versus criticism of Sweeney's.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Lauren Sanchez, Megyn Kelly, and Charlie Kirk.
- What
- Public debate and commentary about Sydney Sweeney, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Lauren Sanchez, and their respective advertisements.
- When
- Following reactions to ads featuring Sydney Sweeney and Beyoncé.
- Where
- Online and media outlets.
- Why
- Due to contrasting perceptions of beauty and their associated advertisements.
Critics of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
Supporters of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
Beauty Standards
Critics of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
The claims of "naked racism" are unfounded and inflammatory.
Supporters of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
Beyoncé, JLo, and Sanchez promote manufactured and artificial beauty standards, excluding white women.
Political Impact
Critics of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
The situation is being used to gain political attention.
Supporters of Kelly and Kirk's Claims
The ad campaigns are just a sign of celebrity culture and how it is perceived online
- Celebrity
- Sydney Sweeney
- Celebrity
- Beyoncé
- Commentator
- Megyn Kelly
- Commentator
- Charlie Kirk
- Ad Campaign
- Levi's (Beyoncé)
- Ad Campaign
- American Eagle (Sweeney)
Sources
Beyonce's Levi's Ad Apparently Takes A Dig At The Sydney Sweeney Jeans Campaign
Who is actress Sydney Sweeney? Why can’t Donald Trump STOP praising her
Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy: Why Her American Eagle Campaign Is Being Called ‘Nazi’
Sydney Sweeney appears unaffected as she is heckled at the premiere of Americana for her controversial ad
Sydney Sweeney faces backlash at Americana premiere over controversial American Eagle jeans ad: ‘It’s racist’. Watch
‘Call Sydney Sweeney a fascist, and another 20-year-old comes in Trump’s support’: Charlie Kirk slams Beyoncé as ‘artificial’ over Levi’s ad
