American Eagle faces backlash over its ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, which some critics say references eugenics. Supporters praise the brand for celebrating individuality through denim

American Eagle’s ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ ad quickly became one of social media’s most viral debates, so has the actress reacted to the criticism? Get an update

Sydney Sweeney has returned to social media after her American Eagle denim campaign sparked widespread backlash. Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, August 1, Sweeney, 27, shared a photo of a bouquet of pale pink roses.