Piers Morgan Defends Sydney Sweeney Amid Racist Claims, Slams Woke Left Over Jeans Ad Debacle

Published 07/30/2025, 12:03 PM EDT

Sydney Sweeney’s latest American Eagle jeans campaign sparked unexpected uproar, transforming a simple advertisement into a dramatic spectacle. What was meant to be a career-defining collaboration instead placed the Euphoria star in the harsh spotlight of relentless backlash, turning her into a human piñata for public criticism. In Hollywood, standing up for someone under fire is risky and rare, yet amid this fierce storm of judgment, one star came in defense.

Piers Morgan stood up for Sydney Sweeney, condemning racist accusations and criticizing the woke left for overreacting to the controversy surrounding her American Eagle jeans campaign.

Piers Morgan hits back at critics defending Sydney Sweeney

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Piers Morgan took to X to express his thoughts on the Sydney Sweeney controversy, saying it perfectly captures the absurdity of the woke left. He criticized how they quickly label people as Nazis or white supremacists, even when such accusations are clearly baseless. Morgan argued that “they hate women celebrating beauty & s-- appeal.” He concluded that the woke movement is effectively finished, as people now simply mock its extreme and irrational behavior.

Amid this heated debate, Sydney Sweeney’s role as the face of American Eagle’s newest denim collection was no small detail. The campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great (American Eagle) Jeans,,” showcased playful, stylish pieces like the butterfly-adorned “Sydney Jean.” Launched during a difficult retail climate, this bold marketing move aimed to stand out. Yet as backlash grew, fans began questioning where the inspiration for such a daring campaign truly came from.

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Could Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans campaign be a modern nod to Brooke Shields’ iconic Calvin Klein ad? Fans are buzzing over the striking similarities and bold inspiration.

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad sparks comparisons to Calvin Klein classic

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is turning heads by channeling the provocative energy of Brooke Shields’ legendary Calvin Klein ad. Both campaigns feature young stars rocking denim with unapologetic confidence and daring slogans that ignite conversation. While Sweeney flaunts how the jeans sculpt her silhouette, Shields famously teased with the line about wearing nothing beneath her Calvins. Each sparked debate over boldness, making the connection between them feel like a calculated move to echo cultural icons.

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The similarities grow sharper when considering both timing and tone, each campaign landed as its star commanded the spotlight, magnifying public reaction. Sydney Sweeney, like Brooke Shields before her, became the face of a brand that used bold, unapologetic femininity to market denim. Sweeney steps into a legacy of denim and disruption, knowingly or not. While voices like Piers Morgan and fans on X rush to shield her from the blowback, the cultural jury is louder, harsher, and far from finished. In this arena, defense whispers, but criticism screams.

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What do you think about Piers Morgan’s defense of Sydney Sweeney? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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