‘Sick’: White Lotus Star Criticizes Sweeney
British actress Aimee Lou Wood publicly criticized her fellow The White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney, sparking a wave of online reactions. The 31-year-old actress commented on a recent post by celebrity photographer Misan Harriman, who shared a clip from Sweeney’s GQ interview addressing the backlash to her American Eagle ad campaign.
“Presuming that you are not a white supremacist, at least say how horrified you were by how this campaign was amplified and celebrated by unrepentant racists who believe in eugenics,” Harriman wrote.
The controversial advertisement carried the slogan “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which Harriman argued contained problematic undertones.
“At least recognise the harm your jeans campaign has caused black folk. The undertone of the campaign is that your genetics are superior to others — the play on words is clear as day and racists LOVED it!”
“So, presuming you didn’t know when you shot it, you certainly do now, and it matters. This ain’t it!”
After viewing the clip and reading Harriman’s remarks, Aimee Lou Wood responded only with an emoji of someone vomiting. Her reaction quickly went viral across Reddit and X, with fans reposting screenshots and expressing support.
- Fans flooded Lou Wood’s comment with heart emojis.
- One supporter wrote: “You’re a real one, Aimee Lou Wood!”
Author’s Summary
Aimee Lou Wood’s brief emoji response to Sydney Sweeney’s ad controversy ignited intense online debate about racism, privilege, and public accountability in celebrity culture.