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Sydney Sweeney Rejects 'MAGA Barbie' Label, Calls for Unity

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sydney Sweeney, the actress, says she is not a political person and rejects being labeled "MAGA Barbie" in a Cosmopolitan interview.
She says she was used as a pawn in political discussions and cannot control it.
The actress acknowledged controversy around her American Eagle jeans campaign, which drew attention from right-wing figures, including Donald Trump.
She reiterates her stance against hate and divisiveness, hoping for unity in the new year.

History

Historical Context

The MAGA movement, popularized by Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign, polarized American politics, securing him 304 electoral votes despite losing the popular vote. Following his election, protests erupted nationwide, with demonstrators using the hashtag #NotMyPresident to express dissent. This ongoing political climate challenges public figures like Sydney Sweeney, who navigate their identities amid intense scrutiny and division.

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Story summary

Sydney Sweeney, the actress, says she is not a political person and rejects being labeled "MAGA Barbie" in a Cosmopolitan interview.
She says she was used as a pawn in political discussions and cannot control it.
The actress acknowledged controversy around her American Eagle jeans campaign, which drew attention from right-wing figures, including Donald Trump.
She reiterates her stance against hate and divisiveness, hoping for unity in the new year.

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