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Sydney Sweeney faces controversy over brand campaigns

Actress Sydney Sweeney is facing renewed scrutiny following the launch of several provocative marketing campaigns for her lingerie and loungewear brand, SYRN, and a previous advertisement for the betting platform Novig.

Her recent SYRN campaign features imagery of the actress in lingerie performing grooming rituals, such as applying shaving foam. Another campaign utilized holiday-themed motifs, including a stylized depiction of Cindy Lou Who from 'The Grinch,' which drew criticism from fans regarding the sexualization of a childhood character.

These developments follow a controversy involving a Novig advertisement in which Sweeney appeared partially nude using sports equipment for coverage. That campaign sparked backlash from female athletes, including gymnast Gracie Kramer, who argued the imagery sexualized women and undermined their roles in sports. In response to such criticisms, Sweeney has shared historical photos of prominent female athletes, such as Serena Williams and Megan Rapinoe, to highlight the long-standing presence of female bodies in sports media.

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Fifty-Fifty Films · Gracie Kramer · Novig · SYRN · Serena Williams · Sydney Sweeney

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Sweeney launched a lingerie and loungewear brand named SYRN. www.comicbasics.com · www.extra.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sydney Sweeney appeared nude in an advertisement for the betting platform Novig. www.konzervativninoviny.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sweeney responded to criticism by posting photos of nude professional athletes such as Serena Williams and Megan Rapinoe. www.konzervativninoviny.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sweeney operates a production company called Fifty-Fifty Films. www.comicbasics.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The SYRN campaign features a collection inspired by fairy-tale characters. www.extra.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The SYRN campaign included a depiction of the character Cindy Lou Who. www.extra.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gymnast Gracie Kramer initiated a social media campaign with the hashtag ‘This is women in sport’. www.konzervativninoviny.cz