Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Over Controversial American Eagle Campaign
British actress Aimee Lou Wood has publicly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney after Sweeney addressed the backlash surrounding an American Eagle ad accused of racist undertones.
Details of the Controversy
The ad campaign featured the slogan "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" and sparked criticism due to implied racial messages. Sydney, 28, spoke about the backlash in a recent interview, downplaying the concerns raised by critics.
Misan Harriman's Response
Misan Harriman, a Nigerian-born British photographer known for shooting celebrities such as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rihanna, and Tom Cruise, shared a clip of Sydney’s interview on Instagram and condemned her response.
"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. 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."
Summary
This dispute highlights the sensitive nature of representation in advertising and the ongoing debates about racial implications in marketing campaigns.
Author's summary: Aimee Lou Wood publicly criticized Sydney Sweeney for dismissing concerns over a racially charged American Eagle campaign, with photographer Misan Harriman condemning the campaign's harmful undertones.