‘Sick’: White Lotus Star Criticizes Sydney Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood openly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney in a public social media post, surprising many fans.
Controversy Over American Eagle Ad
The 31-year-old British actress responded after celebrity photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip from a recent GQ interview with Sydney Sweeney. In the interview, Sweeney downplayed the backlash over her American Eagle advertisement featuring the 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 Reaction and Public Response
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s statement, Lou Wood responded with an emoji showing someone vomiting. Her reaction quickly gained attention on social media.
- Fans shared screenshots of her comment on Reddit and Twitter.
- The post attracted numerous heart emojis and supportive messages.
- One fan praised her, saying, “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Author's summary: Aimee Lou Wood publicly condemned Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ad, reflecting widespread backlash and sparking strong supporter responses online.