‘Sick’: White Lotus Star Criticizes Sydney Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood publicly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney in a social media post, surprising many fans. The 31-year-old actress responded after celebrity photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip from a recent GQ interview with Sydney Sweeney.
Controversy Over American Eagle Ad
In the interview clip, Sweeney dismissed the backlash surrounding her American Eagle advertisement, which featured the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” The campaign sparked controversy for its perceived racial undertones.
“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,” Harriman wrote. “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. This ain’t it!”
Aimee Lou Wood's Reaction
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s caption, Wood responded with a vomiting emoji, expressing her disapproval. Her reaction quickly went viral, with numerous fans sharing screenshots across social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
- Fans flooded the comment section with heart emojis and messages of support for Wood.
- One fan wrote: “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Public Backlash Against Sweeney
The original backlash directed at Sydney Sweeney for the campaign was significant and widely discussed online.
Author’s summary: Aimee Lou Wood openly condemned Sydney Sweeney amid a racial controversy over Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, sparking a viral social media reaction and renewed public debate.
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