People walk past a campaign poster starring Sydney Sweeney which is displayed at the American Eagle Outfitters store, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign sparks controversy

American Eagle's ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has generated plenty of buzz and controversy for its tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans," which sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics and culture. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

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