Sydney Sweeney Shakes Up Hollywood With Controversial Silence

The Euphoria Star's Unconventional Rise

There's no denying Sydney Sweeney's star power since she burst onto the Hollywood scene with her standout role in *Euphoria*. But these days, the 28-year-old actress is making waves for more than just her acting chops. Recently, she graced the cover of GQ Men's Issue of the Year, where she finally opened up about the controversies that have been following her, and the public response is anything but unanimous.

GQ teased Sweeney's transformation on Instagram, noting her shift in the public eye. "In the summer of 2025, she became something else too: a market-and-politics-moving force of culture that Americans shouted past each other about. Throughout, she stayed mostly quiet," they stated, adding fuel to the already blazing fire.

"I mean, the reaction definitely was a surprise, but I love jeans. All I wear are jeans. I’m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life," Sweeney remarked, addressing the uproar over her American Eagle ad.

Breaking Down the Controversies

The controversy began when Sweeney's American Eagle jeans advertisement went viral, with accusations of promoting racist undertones and hidden eugenics. While Sweeney was caught off-guard by the backlash, she maintained her affection for the denim staple. "I’m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life," she quipped.

Even ex-President Donald Trump chimed in on Truth Social, praising the ad and calling Sweeney "the HOTTEST ad out there." His unexpected endorsement, along with JD Vance's, only intensified the political backlash. Sweeney described the experience as "surreal," and not something she was actively engaging with, as her long days filming *Euphoria* kept her away from the digital noise.

Politics, Public Outcry, and Sweeney's Stance

The political dimension of Sweeney's story grew when it came to light that she's a registered Republican, which irked some fans. When asked about her political entanglements, Sweeney expressed a desire to remain neutral: "I’ve always believed that I’m not here to tell people what to think. I’m just here to kind of open their eyes to different ideas."

Sweeney also shared her attraction to complex roles, adding, "That’s why I gravitate towards characters and stories that are complicated and are maybe morally questionable... but then you find the humanity underneath them."

As GQ continues to share snippets of her interview on Instagram, the public's reactions range from praise to criticism. Comments like "Art is inherently political, babe," and "An opportunity to say: 'I Stand with women'... But instead, eye rolling and disinterest," highlight the divided opinions surrounding this Hollywood "it girl."