Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Over Controversial American Eagle Campaign
British actress Aimee Lou Wood has publicly criticized her The White Lotus co-star Sydney Sweeney regarding Sydney's participation in a controversial American Eagle campaign accused of having racist undertones.
Background of the Controversy
The campaign, which ran under the slogan "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," faced backlash for implying genetic superiority, an undertone that was interpreted as appealing to racist ideologies.
Misan Harriman's Response
Nigerian-born British photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip from Sydney’s recent GQ interview on Instagram, where she dismissed the controversy. Harriman condemned Sydney’s response and highlighted the harm caused by the campaign.
"Presuming that you are not a white supremacist, at least say how horrified you were by how this campaign was amplified and celebrated by unrepentant racists who believe in eugenics. At least recognise the harm your jeans campaign has caused black folk. The undertone of the campaign is that your genetics are superior to others - the play on words is clear as day and racists LOVED it! So, presuming you didn’t know when you shot it, you certainly do now, and it matters."
Summary
Aimee Lou Wood's criticism highlights the continuing debate about the responsibility of public figures in addressing and acknowledging the impact of racially sensitive content in advertising.
Author's summary: The dispute reveals tensions over race-sensitive advertising, with Wood calling out Sweeney for her dismissive stance on the campaign’s racist implications.