Critics from MSNBC, Salon, and The Washington Post claimed Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad represents a cultural shift toward "Whiteness" and regressive themes in advertising.

Sydney Sweeney has come under fire for her appearance in a controversial new ad campaign with denim brand American Eagle. The Euphoria star fronts the label's fall denim collection under the tagline: "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.

Sydney Sweeney’s sexy persona came out in a recent American Eagle campaign touting her “great jeans” — but the ad sparked controversy and backlash amongst social media users. From claims of over-sexualization to accusations of promoting eugenics,