“Stop Harassing Her”: Fans defend Sydney Sweeney after she was heckled for American Eagle Ad at movie premiere

The controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign continues. The Euphoria star has been facing public backlash over the denim label’s Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans campaign, which some have criticized as racially insensitive. On Sunday night, Sweeney attended the premiere of her film Americana at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood, where she was heckled.

While entering the venue, Sweeney was heckled by a woman for her ad. However, the actor maintained her calm and moved ahead without responding. The video of the incident has been circulating, and her fans have come to her support online.

"How did they even know where she was going? Y’all need to actually put this energy into something else and be productive attacking someone over an ad is so unnecessary. STOP HARASSING HER.," a netizen wrote.

Netizens defended Sydney Sweeney, questioning the heckling at the film premiere

TMZ shared the video of the heckling incident on Monday. In the video, Sydney Sweeney can be seen entering the theater along with her entourage. As she walked down, a woman could be heard saying,

"Stop the ad, that is being racist!"

The heckling by a bystander grabbed the headlines, prompting support from many on the internet. People called the backlash unnecessary.

"Omg this is so damn stupid. There is nothing wrong with this ad & it’s certainly NOT racist. Its a play on words jeans/genes. And even still, she didn't say hers were better than someone who’s not white. Good genes don't only belong to one race. You can have them white or black," a user wrote on X.

"That person is a massive loser and jealous shell never be goated like syd is," another netizen reacted.

"Racist for wearing jeans. These so called women who smell like a bait shop should just leave the country," a user stated.

Many netizens called out the criticisms against the actor, citing that it wasn't she who wrote the American Eagle alleged racist ad.

"She dont give a damn 😭😭 she didn’t make the script for the ad she just acted in it," a user expressed.

"It's ridiculous that they're putting so much pressure on her instead of the brand," another user commented.

"Why is everyone going after her when it was the company and advertising agency who made the decision on the tone of the ad? She is just the model. PEOPLE ARE SO RETARDED!, a netizen wrote.

President Trump came in support of Sydney Sweeney

The heckling by a bystander grabbed the headlines, prompting support from many on the internet. People called the backlash unnecessary.

The denim ad has been stirring the internet with reactions coming from different people. While many have been demanding that the brand and Sweeney apologize. President Trump extended his support to the actor.

On Monday morning, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and wrote,

"Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the 'HOTTEST' ad out there. It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are 'flying off the shelves. Go get ‘em Sydney!"

According to a report from Forbes, following the president's backing, the stock of American Eagle soared nearly 23 percent.

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