Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney's Strategy: Preparing to Address American Eagle Controversy

Sydney Sweeney has been bashed online and accused of being 'racist' as former fans labeled the American Eagle denim ad as 'Nazi propaganda'

Sydney Sweeney's Scandal: The Actress Who Refused to Speak Up

The drama surrounding Sydney Sweeney is heating up, and fans are starting to lose their minds. The 27-year-old actress has been at the center of a social media firestorm after starring in an ad for American Eagle with the tagline "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" - a pun that's sparked accusations of eugenicist ideals among her left-leaning supporters.

But what's really got tongues wagging is Sweeney's response (or lack thereof) to the backlash. Despite being called out by fans and critics alike, she has remained eerily silent on social media. It's not like this is a new development - Sweeney has always been notoriously tight-lipped about her personal life.

Amid the backlash, it has emerged that Sweeney is a registed Republican - news that President Donald Trump himself has welcomed.

Sources close to the actress have revealed that she's been quietly confirming and denying rumors for years. Remember when she was spotted with her Euphoria co-star Hunter Schafer? Sweeney didn't say a word. And what about the whispers of an affair with her Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell? Crickets from Sweeney.

But the latest controversy has left fans wondering if this is finally the straw that breaks the camel's back for the actress. Will she continue to maintain a stoic silence, or will she eventually speak out?

According to our insiders, it looks like Sweeney is about to break her silence - big time. A source close to the actress revealed that she'll be sitting down with a prominent publication (our friends here at thescholarlynote.com are leading the charge) for an exclusive interview.

"It's going to happen eventually," said our insider. "She knows she can't keep hiding forever. The question is, what will she say?"

The American Eagle ad has been at the center of the controversy, with some accusing Sweeney and the brand of pushing eugenicist ideals through their marketing campaign. But according to our source, it's not just about the ad - it's about where Sweeney fits into the Hollywood landscape.

"She's trying to figure out where she stands in Hollywood," said our insider. "She wants to know if she can be a Republican and still have a career here."

And what about her politics? Will she finally come clean about her views on Donald Trump, who's been eagerly tweeting his support for Sweeney?

"Let's just say she won't be answering any questions about that anytime soon," our insider teased. "She's very private about her personal life and will continue to be."

But with the public demanding answers, it seems Sweeney has no choice but to speak out eventually.

"The brand itself has spoken up in her defense," said our source, referring to American Eagle's Instagram statement defending Sweeney's ad. But now it's time for the actress herself to have a say.

"She knows she'll be asked about this over and over until she finally answers," said our insider. "And when she does, it's going to be huge."

Thescholarlynote.com has reached out to Sweeney for comment on the controversy. Stay tuned, folks - this one is far from over.