With ‘Christy,’ Can Sydney Sweeney Rebrand as a Serious Actress?

The biopic about a pioneering female boxer has sparked Oscar chatter. But voters must forget a distracting year of cultural flash points.

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American Eagle Sales Fall Slightly After Sydney Sweeney Ad

The second quarter ended nine days after the ad was released, leaving little time to see the full impact of the campaign.

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From Cracker Barrel to Sydney Sweeney, Trump Has an Opinion to Share

In his second term, President Trump is using his power to reshape American culture, not just American policy. He has threatened consequences for many who disagree.

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Venice Film Festival 2025: What to Watch For and What’s Missing

Starry vehicles featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Emma Stone will make their debuts in Italy, but some big names are skipping fests.

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Right-Wing Influence Shaped the Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate

Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.

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American Eagles Stock Soars After Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney

The president called her much-debated jeans campaign the “HOTTEST” ad out there, which seemed to start a stock rally.

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Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Is Just Her Latest Controversial Project

The actress seems to be everywhere, fronting dozens of ad campaigns, and has lately become a beacon for thorny public discourse.

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