Overview
- At Variety’s Power of Women LA event, Stone said, “It’s OK to use what mama gave ya... it’s hard to be hot,” addressing criticism of Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign.
- Stone invoked a Jane Goodall story about appearance-based scrutiny ultimately helping raise research funds to frame her defense.
- She said Sweeney told her, “I’m sure I made a billion dollars for the jeans company, and I’m good with that,” describing the actor’s pragmatic take on the reaction.
- The campaign’s “genes/jeans” wordplay drew accusations of eugenic overtones, while American Eagle said the ad was intended to showcase denim.
- Stone is working with Sweeney on Euphoria Season 3, and Sweeney’s upcoming releases include Christy on November 7 and The Housemaid on December 19.