‘Sick’: White Lotus Star Criticizes Sydney Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood has openly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney in a social media post, sparking surprise among fans.
Controversy Over Sydney Sweeney's Ad Campaign
The 31-year-old British actress reacted after celebrity photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip from a new GQ interview featuring Sydney Sweeney. In the interview, Sydney dismissed backlash related to her American Eagle ad, which had sparked 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,” 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 Response
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s comments, Lou Wood reacted simply by posting an emoji of someone throwing up. Her response rapidly gained traction on social media, with fans sharing screenshots across Reddit and Twitter.
- The comment received many heart emojis and supportive messages.
- One fan wrote: “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Author’s summary: Aimee Lou Wood has publicly condemned Sydney Sweeney's controversial jeans ad campaign, echoing concerns about its perceived racial implications and receiving strong fan support.