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Amanda Seyfried Defends Sydney Sweeney Amid AE Ad Controversy

6/16/2026

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Amanda Seyfried publicly backed Sydney Sweeney while promoting their 2025 film The Housemaid.
Sydney Sweeney was criticized for an American Eagle ad that some called a “genes” dog-whistle.
Amanda Seyfried said she was just there, avoided discussing the issue unless Sydney Sweeney wanted, and offered fun or cake.
American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers said most Americans saw the campaign as about jeans and that it boosted sales.

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Amanda Seyfried publicly backed Sydney Sweeney while promoting their 2025 film The Housemaid.
Sydney Sweeney was criticized for an American Eagle ad that some called a “genes” dog-whistle.
Amanda Seyfried said she was just there, avoided discussing the issue unless Sydney Sweeney wanted, and offered fun or cake.
American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers said most Americans saw the campaign as about jeans and that it boosted sales.