DENIM DRAMA: Sydney Sweeney Critic Sparks Backlash Over Old Racist Tweets
The controversy around actress Sydney Sweeney’s recent American Eagle ad has taken an unexpected turn—this time not because of the ad itself, but because of the writer who criticized it.
A New Yorker contributor, who penned a scathing article questioning Sweeney’s role in promoting the denim brand, is now facing her own firestorm. Internet users quickly dug up a series of her old tweets, some of which contained racially charged remarks such as “I hate white men.” The resurfaced posts spread like wildfire, sparking outrage across political and cultural divides.
Facing mounting criticism, the writer deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account altogether, a move many see as an admission of guilt. Critics argue that while she attempted to frame Sweeney’s work with American Eagle as problematic, her own digital history painted a far more troubling picture.
The backlash has fueled debates on cancel culture, hypocrisy in media, and the double standards applied to celebrities versus journalists. While some defend the writer’s past statements as expressions of frustration taken out of context, others argue that her credibility is irreparably damaged.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has remained silent on the issue, but fans of the actress are rallying around her, pointing out the irony of the situation: the critic has now become the criticized.
What started as a critique of a denim ad has spiraled into a larger cultural clash, exposing once again how the internet never forgets—and how quickly the tables can turn.