Glen Powell defends Sydney Sweeney over culture-war backlash against 'good jeans' ad

Glen Powell has come to the defense of Sydney Sweeney amid backlash over her good jeans ad for American Eagle, which faced accusations of eugenics-related language.

• The controversy erupted after Sydney Sweeney starred in an American Eagle advert promoting great jeans, leading to accusations of the ad using eugenic language.
• Glen Powell, a friend and former co-star of Sydney Sweeney, publicly defended her against the backlash, emphasizing the importance of supporting each other in the entertainment industry.
• The ad, part of American Eagles marketing campaign, was intended to celebrate body positivity but was misinterpreted by some critics who linked its messaging to eugenics.