Sydney Sweeney has yet again become the talk of the town, this time thanks to her W Magazine cover. In the image, she posed sideways, sporting a no-top look, with her body covered in gold-shimmery paint and her hairstyle inspired by Marilyn Monroe. While some individuals found the photoshoot to be stunning, others found it distasteful.
How fans reacted to Sydney Sweeney’s nude W Magazine cover
The Euphoria actress recently modeled for W Magazine’s Best Performances Issue cover, celebrating her roles in her latest projects, The Housemaid and Christy. In the cover image shared by the outlet, she appears almost naked, sporting just a short black skirt, with her body entirely covered in golden paint.
She posed sideways, with her calm and composed face pointed towards the camera’s direction and her hands folded. Her hairstyle gave off Marilyn Monroe vibes, with short hair brushed into soft, wavy curls.
This nearly nude photoshoot received mixed reactions from fans, who took to social media to share their thoughts. A user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “You can never be Marilyn Monroe.” Another wrote, “Sydney Sweeney has no class.” “Disgusting. Keep it PG,” a third mentioned.
There were also some fans who came in support of Sweeney, citing that people are unnecessarily slamming her and the photoshoot, which they believe is good. A fan wrote, “Sydney looks like a classic Hollywood starlet with a modern edge.”
Another user posted, “There is nothing raunchy about this photo it is classy what a bunch of liberal prudes their just jealous.” Another supportive fan shared, “Oh, come on, there is nothing controversial about this magazine cover. People just need something to b**** and moan about.”
In a previous interview with Variety, Sweeney discussed how she deals with the negativity online and body-shaming. She said, “I see it, and I just can’t allow myself to have a reaction. I don’t know how to explain it — I’m still trying to figure it out myself. People feel connected and free to be able to speak about me in whatever way they want, because they believe that I’ve signed my life away. That I’m not on a human level anymore, because I’m an actor.”
She further explained, “That these characters are for everybody else, but then me as Sydney is not for me anymore. It’s this weird relationship that people have with me that I have no control or say over.”
