Sydney Sweeney‘s response to trending online has sparked discourse among fans. Her casual attitude has ignited criticism, with many accusing her of being dismissive and slamming her for her point of view.
Check out her comments and fans’ reactions below.
Sydney Sweeney faces backlash for her comment on ‘trending’ online
Sydney Sweeney recently spoke to Variety to promote her latest movie, Christy. During the interview, the actress was asked about her name trending on social media. Sweeney replied with a chuckle, saying, “Oh! What for now?” before erupting in laughter.
Christy’s director, David Michôd, who sat behind her, chimed in saying, “Yeah, that’s my reaction when I see Sydney is trending on social media, I’m like. Oh God, what’s she done?” The remark further drew more giggles from Sweeney and the rest of the cast members.
Sweeney was at the center of controversy surrounding the recent American Eagle ad campaign for jeans. The viral video shows the Euphoria star putting on a pair of jeans, saying she has “great jeans.” The tagline sparked public outrage for the insensitive pun on jeans/genes that was perceived by some to have a racist undertone.
Sweeney’s reaction during the interview did not sit well with the fans, who are now criticizing her for having a nonchalant attitude. Many have slammed the actress for making light of the recent controversies and the issues they address. One user commented, “What for now? Oh just racism lol,” while another stated, “Being a dead-eyed supporter of autocracy is hilarious.”
“I really do not see how that is funny,” wrote another user, while a fourth remarked, “A woman who is against women’s rights is not exactly funny.” Many comments also condemned her for her casual reaction to eugenics. “Count me out, normalizing eugenics?!,” reads another remark.
However, many fans defended Sweeney. One user wrote, “People are ridiculous for hating her when there’s nothing she did wrong.” Another chimed, “It still amazes that people are offended by a commercial for pants….there are real issues in the world & this is what you put your time & energy towards?”
Sweeney’s latest movie, Christy, had its world premiere on September 5 at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. It is arriving in theaters on November 7, 2025. Sweeney is also starring in an upcoming psychological thriller called The Housemaid, alongside Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Michele Morrone.
