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Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Elon Musk Reacts to Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Backlash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Elon Musk has reacted to Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle jeans advertisement. In the commercial titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," the Euphoria star, 27, says: "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue." Newsweek reached out to Musk and Sweeney's representatives via email for comment on Thursday. Why It Matters Musk—who is the CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX—is the world's richest person and with a net worth of $407.3 billion as of July 31, per Forbes. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is also the owner of X. The 54-year-old bought the company, then called Twitter, in October 2022 for $44 billion. Sweeney rose to fame on HBO's Euphoria and The White Lotus, both of which earned her Emmy nominations. Other notable credits to her name include The Handmaid's Tale and One Upon a Time... in Hollywood. (L) Elon Musk attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (R) Sydney Sweeney is seen in Gramercy Park on May 4,... (L) Elon Musk attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (R) Sydney Sweeney is seen in Gramercy Park on May 4, 2024 in New York City. More; Gotham/GC Images What To Know The wordplay between "jeans" and "genes" in Sweeney's American Eagle ad has sparked a firestorm on social media, with some TikTok users accusing the brand of promoting "eugenics" and "white supremacy." Others, meanwhile, have praised the fashion brand for pushing back against "woke" marketing campaigns. On Wednesday, Tesla appeared to react to the commercial in a video posted to X with the caption: "Our seats robot also has great jeans." In the clip, a robot can be seen moving a pair of blue jeans over a white seat. In response, Musk said: "Testing rubbing jeans on our seats," alongside a laughing emoji. Testing rubbing jeans on our seats 😂 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 30, 2025 Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia also voiced his thoughts on the ad on X, resharing a video of a TikToker who encouraged fans to "boycott American Eagle." "The woke mind virus in full view," Gebbia captioned it, to which Musk replied with a hundred points emoji, seemingly signifying he agreed with the entrepreneur's message. In 2023, Levi's sparked boycott calls over a resurfaced advertisement showcasing their gender-neutral clothing line. The ad featured a model called Jesus, who wore a denim dress. At the time, the company was accused of being "woke," meaning "aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues," according to Merriam-Webster. What People Are Saying Jennifer Foyle, President and Executive Creative Director of American Eagle and Aerie said in a press release: "This fall season, American Eagle is celebrating what makes our brand iconic—trendsetting denim that leads, never follows. Innovative fits and endless versatility reflect how our community wears their denim: mixed, matched, layered and lived in. 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." Sweeney said in the same press release: "There is something so effortless about American Eagle—it's the perfect balance of being put-together but still feeling like yourself. 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. They have literally been there with me through every version of myself." Robin Landa, an advertising expert and professor at Michael Graves College at Kean University, told Newsweek: "The campaign's pun isn't just tone-deaf—it's historically loaded." White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung wrote on X: "Cancel culture run amok. This warped, moronic, and dense liberal thinking is a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024. They're tired of this bulls***." Political commentator Megyn Kelly said on The Megyn Kelly Show: "We're sick and f***ing tired of the nonsense, where you are not allowed to ever celebrate someone who is white and blond and blue-eyed. That we have to walk into a room apologetic for those things, or have for the past five years. In a way this ad is the final declaration that we're done doing that s***. It doesn't mean we're better, but you know what? We're no worse than any other race or any other hair color or eye color." What Happens Next At the time of publication, Sweeney and American Eagle have not yet commented on the internet debate.
Express Tribune
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom commit to positive co-parenting after split
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles. PHOTO: ANNA WEBBER/VARIETY VIA GETTY Katy Perry is committed to maintaining a peaceful and respectful co-parenting relationship with Orlando Bloom following their recent separation. The couple, who share a 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, officially split on June 26, 2025, after a nine-year relationship and a long engagement. A source close to the singer told PEOPLE that Perry, 40, remains focused on putting Daisy first. 'Katy has every intention of maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with Orlando. He's the father of their daughter and that will always come first for her,' the source said. Despite the end of their engagement, there is still mutual respect between the pop star and the Lord of the Rings actor, 48. The source added, 'They're still very much in touch and co-parenting Daisy together. For the sake of their daughter, they're committed to keeping things amicable.' Reports of tension between Perry and Bloom had circulated in recent months, with insiders suggesting their relationship had been 'breaking down' for some time. Bloom recently spent quality time with Daisy in Australia while Perry was performing on her Lifetimes tour. Another source noted, 'They had special dad and daughter time. Orlando looked like a very caring dad.' The former couple began dating in 2016, became engaged on Valentine's Day 2019, and welcomed Daisy in August 2020. Perry previously described motherhood as 'the best in the world' and a 'game-changer.' Despite the split, Perry is determined to provide a stable and loving environment for Daisy. Stay with PEOPLE for more updates on Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's evolving co-parenting journey.
