Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Over Controversial American Eagle Campaign
British actress Aimee Lou Wood has publicly criticized fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney for participating in the American Eagle campaign accused of racist undertones.
Background of the Controversy
Sydney Sweeney, 28, recently addressed the backlash in a new interview, where she dismissed concerns surrounding the ad, which ran with the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” The campaign faced accusations of promoting racist ideas due to its implied message about genetics and superiority.
Photographer Misan Harriman’s Response
Nigerian-born British photographer Misan Harriman, who has photographed notable figures like Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rihanna, and Tom Cruise, shared a clip from Sydney’s interview on Instagram. He condemned her response for not acknowledging the harm caused by the campaign.
"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 Reaction
The 31-year-old British actress joined the conversation by expressing disapproval of Sweeney’s handling of the campaign’s criticism, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the broader implications such campaigns can have.
Summary: Aimee Lou Wood criticized Sydney Sweeney for downplaying the racial controversy of an American Eagle campaign, with photographer Misan Harriman urging Sweeney to acknowledge the campaign's harmful messages.
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