Pop star Lizzo has added her voice to the online backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s recent American Eagle ad. The singer shared a photoshopped image on Instagram, playfully imitating Sweeney’s pose while adding her own meme to the polarizing campaign.
Lizzo trolls Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad with a meme
Lizzo posted a parody image of herself lounging in a denim outfit, mirroring Sweeney’s reclined pose in the American Eagle ads. The meme, which has circulated online, features the caption, “If the Democrats won the election,” suggesting a more inclusive representation in fashion advertising. Lizzo added her own cheeky spin with the caption, “My jeans are black…” It appears to be a direct contrast to Sweeney’s line in the ad where she says, “My jeans are blue.”
The original American Eagle campaign has faced backlash, with critics accusing it of racially coded messaging. Sweeney’s line, “I guess great jeans run in the family,” sparked accusations of dog-whistling, with some interpreting it as an emphasis on whiteness. Others dismissed it as an awkward pun, but the controversy has only grown.
Lizzo isn’t the only celebrity weighing in as Doja Cat previously mocked the ad’s tone in a viral TikTok, exaggerating Sweeney’s delivery with a Southern accent. The internet remains divided, with some calling the campaign tone-deaf while others see it as harmless marketing.
The American Eagle ad, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” plays on the double meaning of “genes” and “jeans.” One ad shows Sweeney discussing her “blue genes” while the camera lingers on her figure, leading to accusations of regressive, male-gaze-driven marketing. Critics have compared it to Calvin Klein’s infamous 1980 Brooke Shields ad, which sexualized the then-15-year-old actress.
So far, neither Sweeney nor American Eagle has responded to the backlash. But as more celebrities weigh in—whether through memes or mockery—the conversation around what defines a great ad continues to grow louder.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
