Seyfried stands by Sweeney amid American Eagle 'Jeans's ad backlash

Entertainment Jun 15, 2026

Amanda Seyfried is standing by Sydney Sweeney, who faced backlash over her 2025 American Eagle ad, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans."
The campaign was called out for its wordplay on "genes," which some found racially insensitive, and drew comparisons to Brooke Shields's old denim ads.
Despite the noise, Sweeney said she was surprised by the criticism and didn't intend any harm.

Seyfried supports Sweeney during 'The Housemaid'

Speaking to British GQ on June 15, 2026, Seyfried described Sweeney's situation as being "between a rock and a hard place."
She made sure to be a "safe space" for Sweeney while they promoted their film The Housemaid together.
Even with the controversy, Sweeney stuck with American Eagle and launched a new campaign in April 2026.