Sydney Sweeney's Dog Targets of Online Backlash Over American Eagle Jeans Ad

Sydney Sweeney has faced significant online backlash following her American Eagle ad campaign, which featured the slogan "great jeans" alongside a reference to her European ancestry. Critics accused the campaign of promoting eugenics and white nationalist rhetoric, with some labeling it "Nazi propaganda." The controversy extended to her German Shepherd rescue dog, Sully Bear, with detractors targeting the breed for its historical association with Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler. Despite the criticism, fans and American Eagle defended Sweeney and the ad, emphasizing that the message was playful wordplay focused on jeans and individuality. The actress's dog has also received both negative and supportive comments, highlighting the polarized public reaction. American Eagle reaffirmed its support for Sweeney, stating that the campaign celebrates confidence and inclusivity in wearing their jeans.