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- Sydney Sweeney shares lively “Duval diaries” from Florida night out, dancing, singing, and enjoying drinks amid ongoing American Eagle backlash.
- American Eagle defends Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans” campaign, calling it a celebration of individuality despite critics claiming racially charged undertones.
- Fans remain divided on Sydney Sweeney’s denim ad, with supporters dismissing Nazi propaganda claims as exaggerated and critics voicing outrage.
Sydney Sweeney traded the spotlight for the dance floor during a recent night out in Florida, sharing glimpses of her fun-filled evening on Instagram. The Euphoria star, still riding the wave of public attention from her controversial American Eagle campaign, seemed determined to enjoy herself, tray of shots in hand, surrounded by friends in a packed venue. Her post, captioned simply “Duval diaries,” captured the carefree energy of a Hollywood “it” girl shaking off the week’s drama.
Sydney Sweeney Spotted in Midriff-baring Denim Outfit While Partying Post American Eagle Controversy
Sydney Sweeney, the 27-year-old actress, looked effortlessly radiant, her blonde hair worn loose with a fresh tropical tan, dressed in a farm-style white cotton crop top paired with oversized blue denim jeans and sneakers. She laughed, danced, and even grabbed a microphone on stage—possibly for an impromptu karaoke performance—while friends in denim and blue-toned outfits partied alongside her. The setting appeared to be Key West’s RockHouse Live, a popular spot near her $20 million Florida Keys mansion.
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This carefree outing comes just three weeks after the release of her American Eagle fall campaign, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which became the unexpected center of an online firestorm. The campaign’s pun—playing on “jeans” and “genes”—drew accusations from some critics who claimed it echoed racially charged undertones and even likened it to Nazi propaganda. Others, however, dismissed the backlash entirely, calling it overblown and absurd.
American Eagle quickly came to Sweeney’s defense, clarifying: “‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. Great jeans look good on everyone.” The brand stood by the campaign, emphasizing its celebration of individuality and confidence.
American Eagle Campaign Divides Opinions, But Sydney Sweeney Stands Firm
The controversy erupted after promotional videos showed Sweeney modeling a range of denim looks while referencing traits “passed down from parents to offspring” and joking, “My genes are blue.” In one clip, the camera panned over her before she quipped, “Hey, eyes up here.” While some online users interpreted these elements as flirtatious nods to classic denim advertising, others linked them to historical propaganda tropes.
One TikTok commentator, Angie from @vital_media_marketing, pointed out the campaign’s focus on Sweeney’s blonde hair, blue eyes, and family heritage, suggesting it could be read as promoting genetic superiority. Critics on social media echoed the sentiment, with one calling it “modern-day Nazi propaganda.”
Still, a large segment of fans pushed back. On X, supporters argued that the outrage was misplaced: “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.” Another added, “Everyone is seriously reading too much into this… Sydney Sweeney is literally just promoting jeans.”
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Sweeney herself hasn’t directly addressed the harsher accusations but expressed her enthusiasm for the project in a July press release: “There is something so effortless about American Eagle. It’s the perfect balance of being put-together but still feeling like yourself.”
The actress also revealed that while she’s typically more of a “sweats girl,” trying on American Eagle jeans for a flight won her over: “I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. They’re so comfy.’ When they said it would be a denim campaign, I was through the roof.”
For now, Sweeney seems content to let her work—and her Instagram feed—speak for itself. Whether she’s on set preparing for her role as boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic, promoting her next film Eden set for release on August 22, or clinking glasses in a lively Florida bar, she remains firmly in the public eye.
And judging from her wide grin in those “Duval diaries” snapshots, Sydney Sweeney isn’t letting the noise drown out her fun. Sometimes, a great pair of jeans—and a night out with friends—are the perfect antidote to internet drama.
