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Sydney Sweeney Says ‘I’m Against Hate’ and Reconsiders Staying Quiet on American Eagle Jeans Controversy: ‘My Silence Has Only Widened the Divide’

December 6, 2025

Sydney Sweeney has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding her involvement in an American Eagle jeans ad, stating that she is 'against hate' and feels her previous silence has contributed to the divide. She expressed surprise at the intense reactions and clarified that the assigned motives to her are unfounded.

Sydney Sweeney at "The Housemaid" New York Special Screening at 787 on Seventh on December 02, 2025 in New York, New York

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Sydney Sweeney spoke out against the backlash from an American Eagle jeans advertisement.
She believes her silence has widened the divide regarding the controversy.
Sweeney denied the narratives that suggest she supports hate or divisiveness.
The ad was criticized for allegedly implying themes of genetic superiority and being styled for the male gaze.

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Sydney Sweeney Says ‘I’m Against Hate’ and Reconsiders Staying Quiet on American Eagle Jeans Controversy: ‘My Silence Has Only Widened the Divide’

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