British actress Aimee Lou Wood publicly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney in a social media post, sparking surprise among fans. The 31-year-old actress responded after photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip of Sweeney's new GQ interview addressing the backlash to her controversial American Eagle ad.
The ad slogan, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” caused uproar because critics interpreted it as implying genetic superiority. Harriman commented on the campaign:
“Presuming that you are not a white supremacist, at least say how horrified you were by how this campaign was amplified and celebrated by unrepentant racists who believe in eugenics.”
“At least recognise the harm your jeans campaign has caused black folk. The undertone of the campaign is that your genetics are superior to others - the play on words is clear as day and racists LOVED it!”
“So, presuming you didn’t know when you shot it, you certainly do now, and it matters. This ain’t it!”
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s remarks, Lou Wood responded with a vomiting face emoji. Her reaction quickly spread across social media platforms, gaining support from fans.
Separately, there has been media attention on a recent split involving Sweeney and Davino, which exposed a $10 million failed deal.
Summary: Aimee Lou Wood publicly condemned Sydney Sweeney for the racial implications of her jeans campaign, aligning with widespread criticism and highlighting the controversy’s social impact.