The ad blitz quickly sparked heated debate, with critics arguing it was a nod to eugenics, and those on the right giddily calling the campaign “anti-woke” because it appeared to mark a shift from inclusive marketing. Just days later, Dunkin’ released a commercial of its own mentioning genetics to promote its new summer drinks.

Sweeney's collaboration with American Eagle, branded "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," features a denim line designed by the actress herself. According to reports, 100% of the purchase price of The Sydney Jean will go directly to Crisis Text Line, a charity that offers mental health support to domestic abuse victims.

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" star Gavin Casalegno is being compared to Sydney Sweeney's divisive American Eagle ad campaign about her "great" genes.