Sidney Sweeney's American Eagle ad faces backlash for allegedly promoting eugenic ideas.

Sidney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the campaign of promoting eugenics and white supremacy due to its wordplay on "jeans" and "genes." The ad, featuring Sweeney discussing her "good genes," has faced backlash on social media, while others view it as an overreaction. American Eagle has not commented on the matter, but the controversy highlights ongoing debates about cultural sensitivity in advertising.