Despite backlash against American Eagle's 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' ad, it shows a shift to traditional, sales-focused advertising and a move to the middle.

Sydney Sweeney reportedly thinks that critics have exaggerated the backlash surrounding her American Eagle jeans ad well beyond measure. The actor found herself in the middle of a fresh controversy after featuring in the clothing brand’s latest campaign,

Americans Eagle shares rose more than 23% on Monday, Aug. 4, after President Donald Trump praised its controversial ad starring Sydney Sweeney.