White Lotus Star Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes Sydney Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood publicly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney in a social media post that surprised many fans.
Background of the Controversy
The 31-year-old British actress reacted after celebrity photographer Misan Harriman shared a clip from Sydney Sweeney's recent GQ interview. In the clip, Sweeney dismissed the backlash over her American Eagle advertisement, which featured the slogan: “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans”.
Misan Harriman’s Statement
“Presuming that you are not a white supremacist, at least say how horrified you were by how this campaign was amplified and celebrated by unrepentant racists who believe in eugenics.”
“At least recognise the harm your jeans campaign has caused black folk. The undertone of the campaign is that your genetics are superior to others - the play on words is clear as day and racists LOVED it!”
“So, presuming you didn’t know when you shot it, you certainly do now, and it matters. This ain’t it!”
Aimee Lou Wood’s Reaction
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s caption, Wood responded with an emoji depicting someone vomiting. Her reaction quickly gained traction on social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
Fan Response
- Fans widely supported Wood’s stance.
- Many responded with heart emojis and positive comments.
- One fan praised her, saying: “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Summary: Aimee Lou Wood publicly condemned Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ad campaign, sparking strong reactions and broad support on social media.