Sharon Stone supports Sydney Sweeney after American Eagle backlash
By Favour Adegoke | Published: 2025-10-30 20:30:00 | Source: The Blast
In July, Sweeney faced criticism for starring in an American Eagle jeans campaign that some claimed had a racist undertone and hinted at eugenics.
Now, Sharon Stone, who attended Variety’s Power of Women LA event on Wednesday alongside Sydney Sweeney, has defended her, saying it’s “really nice” for the actress to use “every bit of charm” she has.
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Sharon Stone says that Sydney Sweeney and other beautiful women should always use their looks
during Miscellaneous At a Power of Women LA event on Wednesday, Sharon Stone stood alongside Sydney Sweeney against her critics of the controversial American Eagle ad campaign.
Stone was present at the event as one of the presenters and was assigned to honor Sweeney.
She told the audience that there is nothing wrong with Sweeney and other beautiful women using their looks for whatever purpose they see fit.
“It’s okay to use what Mama gave you,” Stone said. Daily Mail. “It’s really good.”
She added: “It’s hard to be sexy, and I think we all know that. It’s really okay to use every bit of sexy you have — right here, right now — and go for whatever it is.”
Stone then doubled down on her stance by bravely asking women to maximize their “certain kind of attractiveness.”
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She continued, “Everyone has a certain kind of attraction, a certain thing that’s special to them, and you’re supposed to strive for that.” “Because who are you to not be beautiful? You know, who you are is no coincidence.”
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Sydney Sweeney faced backlash for her American Eagle ad campaign
Since the ad campaign went viral in July, Sweeney has received backlash from many quarters over its supposed racist undertones and alleged promotion of white supremacy.
The backlash at one point turned into a physical confrontation, as Sweeney was harassed during the premiere of the crime thriller “Americana.”
The anonymous person shouted at Sweeney to stop the ad, but the actress made no response to the person.
For her part, Sweeney chose not to address the controversy directly and shut down questions about it Vanity gallery While promoting her upcoming film “Christie” at the Toronto Film Festival.
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“I’m there to support my film and the people involved in making it, and I’m not there to talk about jeans,” Sweeney told the outlet. “The movie is about Christie, and that’s what I’ll be there to talk about.”
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The actress says she plays “a lot of very divisive characters.”
Sweeney recently hinted at why seeing her in such a controversial ad and something similar in the future shouldn’t shock anyone.
“I play a lot of divisive characters, and I think a lot of people think they know me, but they don’t,” the actress said. diverse In a recent interview. “So when people think, ‘Oh, she’s a sex symbol,’ or ‘She’s into it,’ I say, ‘No, I just feel good doing it for myself and I feel powerful.’
The actress also shared her desire for her actions to inspire other women with their talents and looks.
“And I hope I can inspire other women to be confident and show off what they’ve got and feel good because you shouldn’t have to apologize or hide or cover up in any room,” she added, referring to the jeans hype.
Sydney Sweeney calls on women to be brave
More inspiring words for women came from Sweeney when she took the stage Miscellaneous Women Power Event.
Dressed in a see-through outfit that set tongues wagging, the ‘Euphoria’ star spoke of being “underestimated” in the industry and being defined by people “before you even get a chance to define yourself”.
“Every one of us has our own battle,” the actress commented. “Power sometimes doesn’t feel that high, and sometimes it’s about getting up again and again, no matter who’s watching.”
Sweeney then called on women to continue pursuing their goals no matter what obstacles they may face or how many times they fail.
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“You don’t have to wait for permission to be brave, you don’t have to shrink yourself to make others feel comfortable, and if you fall, you can get up right away,” she continued.
The actress’s stunning outfit at the event went viral
Sweeney’s bold and emotional speech was the second most talked about thing at the Power of Women event, with her stunning dress leaving fans doing a double take.
The actress left nothing to the imagination as she wore a long gown, elegantly tailored to fit her body.
Made from a shimmering metallic silver fabric, the dress featured a gathered detail at Sweeney’s midsection and a scoop neck that drew attention to the delicate scoop at her bust. At the back, there was an intricate ruffle down the center seam, which held the dress together beautifully.
Sweeney then chose a short, soft bob that framed her face perfectly, in addition to her light makeup. To complete the look, the actress wore elegant rings and a pair of diamond drop earrings.
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