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Sydney Sweeney Stands Firm as Reports Say Zendaya Won’t Share Euphoria Press and ‘Christy’ Stumbles

Sweeney has declined to apologize for the American Eagle “genes” wordplay, saying public perception is beyond her control.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 04: (L-R) Barbie Ferreira, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney attend the LA Premiere Of HBO’s “Euphoria” at The Cinerama Dome on June 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • In new interviews with The Guardian and GQ, Sweeney said reactions to the ad are “uncontrollable” and reiterated she would speak when she has an issue she wants to address.
  • The campaign drew criticism for echoing eugenics-coded language, and President Donald Trump publicly praised it as the “hottest ad,” with reporting also noting Sweeney’s Republican voter registration.
  • Multiple outlets citing Daily Mail sources report Zendaya is refusing joint promotion with Sweeney for Euphoria Season 3, a claim not confirmed by the actors or HBO, with the series slated to promote a spring 2026 return.
  • Sweeney’s biopic Christy opened to about $1.3 million on more than 2,000 screens, ranking among the weakest wide releases per Box Office Mojo.
  • Celebrity reaction has split, with SZA, Christina Ricci and Aimee Lou Wood engaging with posts critical of Sweeney’s response, while Amanda Seyfried offered public support on Instagram.