‘Sick’: White Lotus Star Criticizes Sydney Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood openly criticized fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney on social media, sparking surprise among fans.
The 31-year-old British actress reacted after celebrity photographer Misan Harriman posted a clip from a new GQ interview with Sydney Sweeney. In it, Sweeney dismissed the backlash over her American Eagle ad, which caused controversy due to its slogan: “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.”
“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,” wrote Harriman.
“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!”
After seeing the clip and accompanying caption, Lou Wood responded with an emoji of someone vomiting. Her reaction quickly went viral, with fans sharing it on Reddit and Twitter.
The comment section was flooded with heart emojis and supportive remarks, including one fan who wrote, “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Author’s summary: Aimee Lou Wood publicly condemned Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad campaign, highlighting the racial insensitivity critics say it reflects.