Sydney Sweeney Identifies as a Registered Republican in Political Affiliation
Sydney Sweeney, the popular actress known for her roles in shows like "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," has found herself at the centre of a political storm. The controversy began with her American Eagle ad, which generated controversy due to its perceived racial undertones and the passing down of traits from parents to offspring, including eye colour, personality, and hair colour.
The ad, which featured Sweeney mentioning her jeans as being blue, has been a subject of intense debate. Some critics accused the ad of having racial undertones, while others defended it as a simple promotion. The controversy has been amplified by both liberals and conservatives, making Sweeney's political identity a subject of public scrutiny.
In response to the criticism, Sweeney stated that the celebration was not intended to be a political statement. However, a viral post on X by the user @time222smoke claimed that Sweeney is a registered member of a political party. According to recent voter registration records, Sweeney has been a member of the Republican Party of Florida since June 2024.
This isn't the first time Sweeney has faced criticism. In 2022, she faced backlash for a birthday celebration where guests wore MAGA-style hats and one was spotted wearing a "Blue Lives Matter" shirt. Steven Cheung, White House communications manager, characterized criticism of the American Eagle ad as "dense liberal thinking" and "cancel culture run amok."
As the controversy surrounding her American Eagle ad continues, Sweeney has yet to comment on the recent controversy. BuzzFeed has reached out to representatives for Sweeney for comment, but as of now, no statement has been made.
[1] Voter registration records: https://www.vote.org/registration_status/ [2] Backlash over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle campaign: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/20/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-ad-racial-tone [3] Political polarization in responses to Sydney Sweeney's public image and endorsements: https://www.vox.com/2023/jan/25/23565589/sydney-sweeney-politics-controversy-american-eagle
- Despite Sweeney's assertion that her American Eagle ad was not a political statement, a viral post alleged that she is a registered member of a political party, with recent voter registration records indicating she joined the Republican Party of Florida in June 2024.
- The controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad has been intensified by political polarization, with both liberals and conservatives weighing in on the issue, making Sweeney's political identity a matter of public interest.
- Beyond her American Eagle ad, Sweeney has faced past criticism, such as in 2022 when guests at her birthday celebration wore MAGA-style hats and a "Blue Lives Matter" shirt, which sparked outrage in pop-culture, general-news, and political circles.
