Sydney Sweeney Addresses Backlash Over ‘Great Jeans‘ Ad in New GQ Interview
Los Angeles – Actress Sydney Sweeney addressed the controversy surrounding a recent advertising campaign featuring her and referencing “great jeans genes” in a new interview with GQ published Wednesday. The ad, which sparked criticism for its perceived implications of genetic superiority, prompted Sweeney to temporarily deactivate her social media accounts.
The debate, reignited after the ad’s release, centers on the historical misuse of eugenics and the potential for seemingly innocuous comments about genetics to reinforce harmful ideologies. Sweeney’s response comes as public figures increasingly face scrutiny for the implications of their endorsements and statements in a politically charged environment. The interview offers a rare glimpse into how Sweeney navigated the intense online backlash and her approach to addressing public criticism.
During the interview,Sweeney explained she largely disengaged from social media while filming,stating,”I kind of just put my phone away. I was filming every day.”
When directly asked by GQ for her thoughts on the ad itself and the criticism that “white people shouldn’t joke about genetic superiority” in the current political climate, Sweeney offered a concise response: “I think that when I have an issue that I want to speak about, people will hear.”
