Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Over Controversial Campaign
British actress Aimee Lou Wood has publicly criticized fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney following Sweeney’s response to backlash over her participation in a controversial American Eagle campaign. The campaign, which featured the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” was accused of having racist undertones.
Photographer Misan Harriman's Condemnation
The Nigerian-born British photographer Misan Harriman, known for photographing celebrities such as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rihanna, and Tom Cruise, shared a clip of Sydney Sweeney’s recent interview with GQ on Instagram. In the interview, Sydney dismissed the criticism of the ad.
“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.”
Aimee Lou Wood’s Response
At 31 years old, Aimee Lou Wood expressed disappointment in Sydney’s handling of the controversy, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging the harm caused by the campaign rather than brushing aside the accusations.
Context and Impact
- Sydney Sweeney is 28 years old and a co-star on The White Lotus.
- The American Eagle ad sparked criticism for implying racial superiority through its slogan.
- Misan Harriman’s statement highlighted how some racists praised the campaign for its supposed message about genetics.
Author’s summary: Aimee Lou Wood has publicly challenged Sydney Sweeney’s dismissal of the racial controversy around her American Eagle campaign, emphasizing the real harm caused by the advert’s message.