Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Sydney Sweeney Aims to Overcome American Eagle Controversy with Eden Role
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Sydney Sweeney Eden controversy
PhotoNews Pakistan > Entertainment > Sydney Sweeney Aims to Overcome American Eagle Controversy with Eden Role
Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney Aims to Overcome American Eagle Controversy with Eden Role

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published August 7, 2025 3 Min Read
Share
Sydney Sweeney’s in Amrican Eagle Ad and Sydney Sweeney in role Ron Howard’s Eden. Image Credit: AE /
SHARE

Sydney Sweeney faced intense scrutiny after her July 2025 American Eagle campaign, which sparked accusations of promoting eugenics through its “genes/jeans” pun.

Critics, including fashion writer Alyssa Vingan, labelled the advertisement’s emphasis on Sweeney’s blonde hair and blue eyes as “lazy” and “insensitive,” per CNN. The Emarican Eagle controversy triggered a $310 million surge in American Eagle’s stock, fueling public debate and resulting in hecklers confronting Sweeney at the Americana premiere on August 3, 2025. Despite public support from figures such as Megyn Kelly, the backlash has turned Sweeney into a polarising celebrity.

Sweeney’s leading role in Ron Howard’s upcoming film “Eden,” scheduled for U.S. release on August 22, 2025, presents her with a chance to reshape her public image. This survival thriller draws inspiration from true events that occurred on Floreana Island in the Galápagos in 1929.

Sweeney stars alongside Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, and Daniel Brühl. In the film, Law portrays Dr. Friedrich Ritter, who, along with his wife Dora (played by Kirby), rejects societal norms. Sweeney’s character, a new arrival, creates chaos and betrayal, ultimately contributing to the collapse of the colony, as reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.

Despite a 57% Rotten Tomatoes score from its September 2024 Toronto International Film Festival premiere, Sweeney’s “nuanced” performance as Margret Wittmer earned praise for elevating her role.

Originally titled Origin of Species in October 2022, Eden faced delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which forced Daisy Edgar-Jones to exit for Twisters. Sweeney joined in November 2023 under an interim agreement, per ScreenRant. Filming in Australia, the cast navigated harsh conditions, with de Armas’s “delectably vicious” Baroness stealing scenes. Howard’s Oscar-winning pedigree (A Beautiful Mind) and the film’s true-story roots add gravitas, positioning Eden as a critical opportunity for Sweeney to showcase her range.

Sydney Sweeney is known for her complex roles in “Euphoria,” “The White Lotus,” “Reality,” and “Immaculate,” and she is actively building a diverse portfolio. Her upcoming projects, including “The Housemaid,” featuring Amanda Seyfried, and a biopic about Christy Martin, showcase her ambition as an actress. Sweeney’s brand partnerships with Armani Beauty and Dr. Squatch highlight her marketability, but the controversy surrounding American Eagle illustrates the challenges of maintaining a positive public image. A strong performance in “Eden” could shift the focus back to her acting abilities and silence any critics.

TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan’s Sets Up Backstage Petting Zoo Soothes Nerves

Micah Parsons trade

Michael Irvin Slams Dallas Cowboys for Trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay

Asim Munir Field Marshal

COAS Asim Munir to Visit US for CENTCOM Chief’s Retirement Ceremony

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Pakistan Cervical Cancer Vaccination
Pakistan

Pakistan Prepares for First Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign in September

2 Min Read
Charles Goodman was appointed US Consul General in Karachi
Sindh

Charles Goodman Assumes Role as US Consul General in Karachi

2 Min Read
Pakistan Chinese power plants
Business

Pakistan Clears Rs100 Billion Debt for Chinese Power Plants

2 Min Read
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mufti Kifayatullah, JUI-F Leader, Passes Away After Tragic Shooting in Malakan

Mufti Kifayatullah, a senior leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and the emir of Malakand…

August 28, 2025
Pakistan

Salman Akram Raja Resigns as PTI Secretary General

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Salman Akram Raja has announced his decision to step down from…

August 25, 2025
Top NewsWorld

Thai Constitutional Court Dismisses PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

On August 29, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office due to…

August 29, 2025
World

US Doubles Tariffs on Indian Goods to 50%: Key Impacts and What It Means

These US tariffs on India pose risks to thousands of small exporters and jobs nationwide. Areas…

August 27, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?