Sydney Sweeney Under Fire For Selling Bar Soap Made With Her Bath Water: 'This Is Down Bad'
Sydney Sweeney has set tongues wagging after launching a limited-edition Dr. Squatch soap made with suds from her viral bath ad.
The new collaboration has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans criticizing the move as "OnlyFans-esque."
Meanwhile, the newly single Sydney Sweeney has been sparking romance buzz after being spotted sharing cozy moments with rapper MGK in Vegas and actor Brandon Sklenar at Stagecoach.
Following the viral success of her steamy Dr. Squatch bubble bath ad, Sweeney has partnered with the natural soap brand to launch a limited-edition bar soap, Bathwater Bliss, crafted with repurposed suds from the bubble bath ad.
According to the brand, Bathwater Bliss blends exfoliating sand and pine bark with a splash of the actual suds from Sweeney's original bath shoot.
It "channels two of the best places on Earth: the great outdoors and Sydney Sweeney's bathtub," the press release read.
In the press release announcing the limited-edition bar soap, Sweeney joked: "When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap."
"It's weird in the best way, and I love that we created something that's not just unforgettable, it actually smells incredible and delivers like every other Dr. Squatch product I love," she added, per The Blast.
Beyond the playful concept, Sweeney hopes the collaboration encourages fans to rethink their grooming habits/
"Hopefully, this helps guys wake up to the realities of conventional personal care products and pushes them towards natural," Sweeney stated.
Only 5000 bars of Sweeney's limited-edition Bathwater Bliss will be available when they drop on Friday, June 6, at noon EST, and fans are already buzzing.
Reactions online have been mixed, with many fans calling out the actress for seemingly jeopardizing her career.
A fan wrote on X, "This is what happens when you are admired by mostly men. They reduce you to a mere object of desire."
A second person commented, "It is heartbreaking that a woman behaves this way after crying and saying, 'don't objectify me.'"
Another said, "Girl… I mean, get that bag, but also, why does she constantly objectify/sexualize herself in all of these commercials she does? Stand up, girl… you're more than just a pretty face and body, you're a promising A-list actress!
"No shade that sounds like something an onlyfans girl would do… you're one of the most promising young actresses of your generation, act like it," a third individual noted.
One disgruntled fan said, "No offense, but this is something an OF girl would sell. This is down bad, and you call yourself a woman. Mind you, you're an actor and you'll never be taken seriously."
Other critics slammed the potential consumers of the product, with a person asking, "Are straight men okay?"
Fresh off her split from fiancé Jonathan Davino, Sweeney was spotted earlier this month sharing a cozy moment with Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) in Las Vegas.
In footage obtained by Page Six, the 27-year-old was seen getting close to the musician, 35, during the grand opening of the Palm Tree Beach Club at the MGM Grand Hotel, hosted by Tao Hospitality Group.
Sweeney turned heads in a white tank and denim mini skirt, while MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, kept it casual in baggy jeans and a red tank.
The two shared smiles, exchanged hugs, and leaned in often for private chats, sparking whispers about their undeniable chemistry. However, despite the flirty energy between them, sources pointed out that the pair have a friendly history, having co-starred in the 2021 musical film "Downfalls High."
Sweeney and her "The Housemaid" co-star Brandon Sklenar also sparked romance rumors at Stagecoach, although insiders confirmed it was all just friendly fun.
"They are just really good friends, and Sydney is living her best life right now," a source told Us Weekly.
The source added that their chemistry may come off as romantic due to Sweeney's naturally "flirtatious personality."
Still, some onlookers at the Indio, California music festival couldn't help but notice Sklenar's attentive behavior.
"He was very attentive toward Sydney. It seemed like he was just there to have fun with her," said one attendee, adding, "There is flirtatious chemistry with her and Brandon. People around them noticed."
Another observer said, "It seemed like they were on a date together the whole night on Saturday. They obviously had become friends from working together. Sydney is having a lot of fun in her single era right now."
People Magazine confirmed that Sweeney called off her wedding to Jonathan Davino after weeks of speculation about the state of their relationship.
A source close to the situation told the news outlet that the actress did not feel "right" about marrying Davino.
The source also noted that, unlike some people, Sweeney was not being "overwhelmed" by her busy work schedule, but was instead stressed out about a potential wedding to her then-fiancé.
"She's exactly where she wants to be. Most people would feel overwhelmed by her working schedule this year, but not Syd. She's all about working right now and very excited about all her projects," the source said.
"What did make her overwhelmed, though, was her relationship and her wedding. She didn't feel right about it," they added.
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