Sydney Sweeney’s sexy persona came out in a recent American Eagle campaign touting her “great jeans” — but the ad sparked controversy and backlash amongst social media users. From claims of over-sexualization to accusations of promoting eugenics,

Some internet users have also accused AE of ripping off a 1980s Calvin Klein ad campaign starring supermodel Brooke Shields, SJ Denim reported. The ad showed a 14-year-old Shields rolling on the floor and trying to put on her jeans while discussing how “the secret of life lies behind the genetic code.”

American Eagle’s “great jeans” advertising campaign with actor Sydney Sweeney is at the center of the latest political firestorm online, drawing accusations of racial undertones in its messaging. NBC News' Angela Yang breaks down the controversy.

Sydney Sweeney has fronted a new American Eagle ad campaign, featuring tight jeans, retro visuals and one very questionable pun that seems to have sparked a culture war.

Sydney Sweeney's recent collaboration with American Eagle for their fall clothing campaign, titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," has sparked a mix of reactions.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney is under fire for starring in an American Eagle ad about “great genes” that social media users are calling “Nazi propaganda.” The ad’s tagline, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans”—a play on the phrase “great genes”—sparked outrage online,

Sydney Sweeney just landed her debut American Eagle denim campaign after a long love affair with the brand's jeans. Here she tells PEOPLE how it felt to get the call for the job.