Comedian Michael Rapaport has called out the intense backlash against actress Sydney Sweeney following her American Eagle jeans ad, saying it’s “out of control.” The criticism centered around a commercial in which Sweeney referred to “great genes,” with some accusing her of promoting racism and white supremacy. Despite this, Rapaport believes the controversy is unwarranted and that people are unfairly targeting Sweeney due to her personal life.
Rapaport criticized those who bully female celebrities, saying they should focus on their own lives rather than trying to tear others down. He also expressed frustration with people who claim to be “woke” but end up causing harm instead of promoting positivity. The comedian’s comments come as Sweeney has faced backlash and even heckling from fans since the ad went viral.
Sweeney, 27, appeared at a special screening of her movie “Americana” on Sunday, where she was confronted by someone who yelled that the ad was racist. Despite this, Sweeney remained calm and composed. American Eagle defended Sweeney and removed the controversial video from their social media accounts, saying the commercial was meant to celebrate individuality and confidence in wearing jeans.
The backlash against Sweeney has led some to praise her for killing “woke” advertising and promoting a message of self-acceptance. However, Rapaport believes this is not the case and that people are unfairly targeting Sweeney due to her personal life. The comedian’s comments serve as a reminder that criticism should be focused on the content of the ad rather than attacking the person behind it.
In another recent incident, Sweeney was spotted making headlines for her impressive shooting skills in her first appearance since the controversy.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/michael-rapaport-blasts-sydney-sweeney-critics-bullying-actress-over-controversial-american-eagle-ad