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Sydney Sweeney had initially planned on making donations to the families most affected by the wildfires in her home state, but as is frequently the case, a scandal arose when she was not at all the focus of the event.
She was serving the meal, while the victims were the ones who had literally lost their homes, and some people started to say that she was just there to be the center of attention
Meanwhile, some fans were convinced that the attention should not be focused on what Sweeney wants to or not, but the support for the victims was the only thing that mattered
Sydney Sweeney Volunteers in a Town in Washington Hit by Devastating Wildfires
Rather than stopping by to raise money and getting photographed, Sydney Sweeney chose to be a volunteer for one day in Spokane, Washington, where the community is currently rebuilding after terrible wildfires
Instead of rushing through a charity stop-and-go, Sydney Sweeney spent the day volunteering in Spokane, Washington, a city currently recovering from catastrophic wildfires.
The 28-year-old star arrived with the World Central Kitchen and Women and Children’s Free Restaurant teams to help distribute meals to the victims, and she even had her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, by her side
As the two made their way from car to car, multiple videos showed Sweeney handing out meals to the families in need. She didn’t just take a backseat during the event, as her primary role seemed to involve actively donating to the cause.
The Euphoria star appeared to enjoy helping those affected by the disaster, as the entire day was dedicated to assisting the local organizations rather than serving as a publicity stunt for them.
While the kind act certainly made Sweeney popular with the locals, the internet reacted pretty differently. Many began discussing the controversy linked to the actress’s recent advertising campaigns
Sydney Sweeney’s Charity Work Sparks ‘Great Jeans’ Backlash
As videos of Sweeney began to resurface, so did the negative comments regarding her work with American Eagle from last year.
As reported by The Blast, the company’s infamous “good jeans” campaign received harsh backlash from some Twitter users for attempting to relate the phrase “good genes” to “white supremacy,” “eugenics,” and “Nazism.”
The criticism didn’t stop there, as many argued that the star was trying to improve her image after the “disastrous” jeans campaign.
“Now she’s a big advocate for the homeless. This is her way to absolve herself from her incredibly xenophobic jeans ad. What a way to ‘win’ over MAGA,” one Twitter user wrote, according to the Daily Mail.
Another agreed, writing, “That just means she actually listened to her PR manager for once.” However, not everyone was as forgiving. “No, this doesn’t change my opinion of her,” one Twitter user replied.
Meanwhile, another joked, “Only if you’re in the same “great jeans’ right?” Additionally, someone suggested, “What a great PR stunt for her.
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Sydney Sweeney fans stand by her decisions.
Apart from the few who have interpreted Sweeney as selfish, the majority of people have pointed out the great job that she’s done. Moreover, even the people who initially thought it was very wrong have eventually admitted that those who lost their homes should have all the necessary support.
“Syd is a fantastic role model for our daughters. What a great example to follow. Love this beautiful young lady,” one supporter wrote. Another responded, “Alright, Syd! Always thought she was a class act; this confirms it.”
While many discussed the unfair “great genes” remarks, some fans opted to ignore them entirely and highlight Sydney’s good intentions instead. “Love her, the kindness in her JEANS,” one Twitter user joked, as others wrote, “What a great thing to do! God bless her.”
Several supporters argued that the focus should be on the positive turn of events for the wildfire victims instead of the actress’s potential “PR stunt” for using the tragedy to promote herself.
“Whether it is or not, at least she is doing something for people in need. I think that’s all that matters. She’s doing something selfless. I applaud her,” one fan commented.
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Campaign Goes Viral Again
Since her latest controversy, Sydney Sweeney has been dealing with harsh criticism, mainly regarding her recent actions during the California wildfires. However, one of the star’s major campaigns from this summer has regained popularity on social media.
As reported by The Blast in July, Sydney made a comeback with American Eagle as the brand announced her as the face of their “Low Rise Season” return. The actress embraced the Y2K fashion wave by sharing photos and videos of herself in different denim styles.
Sweeney’s denim collection was so varied that she was spotted in boot-cut as well as baggy jeans and wide-leg, skinny, and ultra-low-rise jeans too.
She wore the denim garments together with white tops, tank tops (cropped and fitted), denim shirts, and jackets. The videos also showed the famous looking cool at the camera in different poses.”
“Denim on denim is always in,” Sydney said in one of the clips, as American Eagle took to social media to capitalize on the low-rise trend.
Moreover, the campaign featured cargo pants with a low-rise fit, as the star showcased the bottoms in a way that made her branded underwear visible
Sydney Sweeney Talks About ‘Great Jeans Controversy’
Sydney Sweeney spoke out about the controversy following the “great jeans” campaign and finally addressed the negative comments she received about the advertisement
Days before meeting up with American Eagle for the photoshoot, the actress shared her thoughts on the matter with PEOPLE. “Honestly surprised to hear that, but I did the ad because I love the brand and these jeans,” Sydney admitted.
“I don’t support the views some people decided to associate with the campaign, but I can say that many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true,” she continued.
“I think my silence regarding this issue may have contributed to the misunderstanding of my position. I’m against hate and divisiveness, and I hope you can focus on what unites us rather than what separates us,” Sydney concluded.
