The actress broke her social media silence to promote her new film *Americana*, sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the crime thriller. This marks her first post since facing backlash over her American Eagle ad campaign.<\/p>\n
**Ad Sparks Accusations of Racism**
\nCritics claimed the denim commercial\u2014featuring the tagline \u201cSydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans\u201d\u2014implied genetic superiority due to its play on \u201cgenes.\u201d The ad, showcasing the blonde, blue-eyed star, drew comparisons to controversial 1980s campaigns.<\/p>\n
**Mixed Reactions Online**
\nWhile some fans defended Sweeney, others vowed to boycott *Americana*. \u201cThey hate her because she\u2019s hot,\u201d one supporter wrote, while critics called the ad \u201cpropaganda.\u201d American Eagle denied racial undertones, insisting the campaign celebrated denim, not eugenics.<\/p>\n
**Film Faces Critical Divide**
\nSet for release August 15, *Americana* follows a violent hunt for a Native American artifact. Reviews range from scathing (\u201ca copycat Coen Brothers yarn\u201d) to positive praise for its \u201cgallows humor and big heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Scandal Overshadows Premiere**
\nFoot traffic at American Eagle dropped 9% post-controversy, per Forbes. Sweeney avoided addressing the backlash during recent promotional events, focusing instead on her character Penny Jo Poplin.<\/p>\n
**Star-Studded Cast**
\nThe film features Halsey, Simon Rex, and Zahn McClarnon. Despite mixed reception, some critics highlighted Sweeney\u2019s performance and the director\u2019s restrained approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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