Amanda Seyfried Speaks Out on MAGA-Coded Star’s Ad Backlash
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amanda Seyfried addressed the backlash faced by her The Housemaid co-star Sydney Sweeney over a controversial American Eagle ad, acknowledging the difficulty Sweeney experienced.
- Seyfried described their press tour as enjoyable and noted Sweeney's efforts to stand up for herself amid the criticism.
- The controversy stemmed from an American Eagle campaign featuring Sweeney with the phrase “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which some interpreted as a dog whistle about her appearance.
- Seyfried said she mostly stayed out of the controversy, focusing on supporting Sweeney as a "safe space" during their movie promotion.
- She emphasized being available for Sweeney’s emotional needs without engaging directly in the dispute.
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