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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Sydney Sweeney's secret MAGA moment rockets her into Trump world in jaw-dropping throwback
Sydney Sweeney is back in the news again after make headlines last week which caused even President Donald Trump to comment on her. The 27-year-old Euphoria veteran was seen in an old shooting range video that has been dug up by fans. The clip has now gone viral as it presented how well she can handle a gun; her choice was a Glock, a line of polymer‑framed, striker‑fired semi‑automatic pistols designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock GmbH. In this old video of Sweeney shooting a gun, it's clear she is comfortable with the assault weapon as she is quick to load, aim and fire, even doing impressive 'double taps.' The siren then beams with pride after being told by other women that she nailed the shots. This comes on the heels of criticism over her American Eagle ad which has been dubbed 'Nazi propaganda' by critics though some found the message innocent. The ad's tagline was about her good jeans, which was intended to be about her blue-eyed, blonde hair 'genes.' Sydney is alluring in the clip as she has her hair bright blonde and is dressed in day clothes with earmuffs on. It was clear this was not the first time she handled a gun and fans were quick to comment on her skills. 'Sydney Sweeney has insane handgun skills,' said one while another added, 'She doesn't just have great jeans; she's also a total pro at the firing range, unloading 17 rounds in just 9 seconds.' Meanwhile, President Donald Trump was elated to find out that Sweeney was registered as a Republican after her controversial American Eagle jeans ad caused a political firestorm. Daily Mail asked Trump for his reaction to Sweeney's surprise voter registration after he landed in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the president didn't shy away from his excitement. 'Oh, now I love her ad,' Trump responded. 'You'd be surprised at how many people are Republican. That's one I wouldn't have known, but I'm glad you told me that,' he continued. If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic.' Also this weekend, the beauty was seen at a screening for her new film Americana. She wore a Cinderella look with a gown that had a sweetheart neckline as her dark blonde hair was held back by a yellow headband. The looker appeared to be in great spirits on the red carpet even though TMZ claimed on Monday that she had been heckled by a woman as she walked into the splashy event. On Friday the Hollywood neophyte was defended by American Eagle after she was slammed for appearing in their controversial ad campaign. The A-list actress, is the face of the label's autumn advertising rollout, which has the tagline, 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.' American Eagle said the actress did nothing wrong with their ads after they were branded 'Nazi propaganda' by woke critics. Some saw her 'great jeans' campaign to be a remark on her genetic background which is mixed European ancestry; she grew up in rural Idaho. The phrase 'great genes' is 'historically used to celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness,' which it said made 'this campaign seem to be a tone-deaf marketing move,' a Salon report on the backlash read. Others found the link 'ridiculous' and thought the ads were just fine. '"Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" is and always was about the jeans,' the company said on Instagram. 'Her jeans. her story,' it was added. 'We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.' On Friday American Eagle said the actress did nothing wrong with their ads after they were branded 'Nazi propaganda' by woke critics. '"Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" is and always was about the jeans,' the company said on Instagram In a series of images, the Spokane, Washington-born beauty - who is set to play boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic - is seen modeling a variety of denim-based ensembles. In an accompanying video, Sydney is seen buttoning up her jeans as she muses: 'Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair colour, personality and even eye colour... my genes are blue'. A second advert sees the camera pan down Sydney's chest as she models a plunging denim jumpsuit. She muses: 'My body's composition is determined by my genes...' before exclaiming: 'Hey, eyes up here' as the camera cuts back to her face. The advert has divided fans, however, with one critic calling the clip 'one of the loudest and most obvious racialized dog whistles we've seen and heard in a while.' Taking to social media, many expressed their shock at messaging, which they aligned to Nazi propaganda. Outraged fans penned: 'So Sydney (& American Eagle) somehow expect audiences to not interpret this visual as a euphemism for eugenics and white supremacy?' The phrase 'great genes' is 'historically used to celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness,' which it said made 'this campaign seem to be a tone-deaf marketing move,' a Salon report on the backlash read 'The Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad campaign is just modern day Nazi propaganda. Like it's wild how blatant it is. Things are weird right now, man.'; 'the most nazi part of the Sydney sweeney add for me was the use of the word offspring'; ''Jeans (Genes) are past down from parent to offspring' 'My jeans (genes) are blue' 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans (genes)' Nothing is ever a coincidence, this is eugenics'; TikTok named Angie under the handle @vital_media_marketing then reviewed the ad and pointed out what she felt were problematic elements with the underlying message. Angie said: 'As it's panning up her body and on her face and her features, she's literally talking about her family tree and the genetics that have been handed down to her, her blonde hair and her blue eyes, and how great they are.' Many people panned the tone of the ad campaign on American Eagle's Instagram page, as one user quipped, It's giving "Subtle 1930's Germany."' Yet many were quick to defend Sydney, branding the backlash 'unhinged'. They shared on X/Twitter: 'I'm not sure how to say this nicely but if you think a jeans ad with a pun about Sydney Sweeney being pretty is a nazi dogwhistle you genuinely need to put the phone down for a while.'; 'everyone is seriously reading too much into this and y'all need to go take a hike or something because sydney sweeney is literally just promoting jeans, not 'nazi propaganda''; 'The claim that Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad is pro-eugenics because of a 'good genes/jeans' pun is genuinely unhinged. It's a denim campaign, not a manifesto. Not every blonde with blue eyes is a Nazi. Some of you need a history book — and a nap'; 'You guys don't have to like Sydney Sweeney or the ways she promotes herself but don't you think comparing those Jean commercials to nazi propaganda is a tad extreme?' Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Sweeney and American Eagle for further comment on the story. Sweeney said in a July 23 news release about the fall campaign: 'There is something so effortless about American Eagle.' She said of the clothier: 'It's the perfect balance of being put-together but still feeling like yourself.' The Euphoria star continued: 'Their commitment to creating pieces that make you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin is something that resonates with me. 'It's rare to find a brand that grows with you, the way American Eagle has for generations.' The Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood actress wrapped up in saying, 'They have literally been there with me through every version of myself.' American Eagle Outfitters president Jennifer Foyle opened up about the ad campaign, which is slated to raise money for domestic violence charities, in the news release. 'This fall season, American Eagle is celebrating what makes our brand iconic – trendsetting denim that leads, never follows,' Foyle said. 'Innovative fits and endless versatility reflect how our community wears their denim: mixed, matched, layered and lived in.' The fashion executive explained why Sweeney made for the perfect focal point of the promotion. 'With Sydney Sweeney front and center, she brings the allure, and we add the flawless wardrobe for the winning combo of ease, attitude and a little mischief,' Foyle said. In terms of the charitable aspect of the ad campaign, American Eagle Outfitters is working with Crisis Text Line in an effort to provide grants for mental health support and crisis intervention. Proceeds from a special edition of The Sydney Jean will be donated to the organization. Among the related grants include a $100,000 Signature Grant posted this past February 2025 in an effort to expand programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Sydney Sweeney Fires Off More Than Ads; Gun Range Video Sparks Viral Frenzy
/ Aug 04, 2025, 10:31AM IST Sydney Sweeney is making headlines for more than just her acting, a viral video shows the Euphoria star confidently firing a Glock at a shooting range, impressing fans with her calm, precise aim. But the buzz over her marksmanship collided with growing backlash against her American Eagle ad campaign. In the ad, Sweeney paints over the word "genes" to read "jeans," triggering criticism that it's tone-deaf, overly sexualised, and racially insensitive. While American Eagle defended the campaign as 'about her jeans, her story,' debate continues to swirl. One thing's clear: Sydney is still firmly in the spotlight.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
'Insane handgun skills': Sydney Sweeney's shooting video goes viral; praised amid backlash over 'great genes' ad
"Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney is once again trending online, this time for her impressive skills at the shooting range. A short video of 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney showing off her handgun skills has gone viral, with social media users impressed by her sharp aim and quick shooting. In the clip, Sydney can be seen dressed casually with earmuffs on. She is seen confidently loading and firing a Glock. Her steady stance and tight shot groupings had many online saying she looked like a pro, not a first-timer. Netizens reacted quickly as the video of Sydney Sweeney at a shooting range circulated online. One user reposted the video and wrote, "Sydney Sweeney has insane handgun skills." While another user reposted saying, "She doesn't just have great jeans; she's also a total pro at the firing range, unloading 17 rounds in just 9 seconds," referring to her recent American Eagle campaign. The video's buzz comes in the midst of online backlash over Sweeney's American Eagle ad, which has been criticised for its messaging and portrayal. The ad, which features Sweeney in a classic Americana setting fixing a car and wearing denim. Then, she uses red paint to change the word 'genes' to 'jeans' and says in a voiceover: 'Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.' The tagline read 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans' plays on the word 'genes,' which many critics found problematic. Some accused the campaign of being overly sexualised and promoting outdated beauty standards, pointing to the focus on Sweeney's blonde hair, blue eyes, and slim physique. Others went further, interpreting the wordplay as an unintended reference to eugenics, a theory historically used to promote racial superiority. Earlier on Friday, American Eagle in response issued a statement on Instagram saying the campaign 'is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way.' The brand emphasised that their message celebrates confidence and individuality, saying, 'Great jeans look good on everyone.' While critics debated the ad's deeper implications, marketing experts noted that the attention, positive or negative has certainly kept both Sweeney and American Eagle in the spotlight.
