Sharon Stone Defends Sydney Sweeney After Recent Controversy

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Sharon Stone, famous for movies like Basic Instinct, Sliver, and The Quick and the Dead, has publicly supported her Euphoria co-star, Sydney Sweeney. Stone is joining the show for its third season and connected with Sweeney after a recent advertising campaign sparked controversy. Sweeney appeared in numerous ads for American Eagle Outfitters featuring the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which led to widespread criticism and put her in the middle of a public debate.

I was so impressed to hear about Emma Stone at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles! Sydney Sweeney was being honored, and Emma took the chance to really champion her work and stand up for her amidst all the recent chatter. It was amazing to hear Emma tell Sydney not to be ashamed of her beauty, and that honestly, being attractive in this industry is surprisingly difficult. It felt like a really supportive and empowering moment.

Look, this film really celebrates self-acceptance. It’s a powerful message about owning your individuality and embracing what makes you attractive. It acknowledges that feeling confident isn’t always easy, but it insists that everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. The movie argues, and I wholeheartedly agree, that there’s no reason to hide who you are – your inherent beauty isn’t a mistake, it’s simply you, and you should absolutely go for it. It’s a surprisingly moving reminder to just be yourself and celebrate your unique appeal, right now.

Stone recounted a conversation she had with Sydney Sweeney while on the set of Euphoria. Sweeney reportedly expressed no issues with her work on the American Eagle campaign.

I once shared godparenting duties with Jane Goodall. I remember when she was featured on the cover of Life magazine for her gorilla research – she was pictured in her safari clothes, sitting with one of the gorillas. Some scientists joked that she only got the cover because she had nice legs. Jane responded that if that was true, she was glad, as it helped fund her research. Sydney chimed in, saying he was sure he’d made a billion dollars for a jeans company with his own photos and was perfectly fine with that, adding that he could always find another job if needed.

Just Like Sharon Stone, Sydney Sweeney Is Far More Than a Pretty Face


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As a critic, I remember when Sharon Stone exploded onto the scene in the early ’90s – she was a guaranteed box office draw. But with that success came a lot of unwanted attention, particularly after Basic Instinct. That film definitely made her a star, launching her as this incredibly captivating, yet dangerous, woman on screen. However, it also unfortunately pigeonholed her for years, and she’s been very candid about how being overly sexualized and typecast impacted her personal and professional life. It’s a cautionary tale about the cost of fame, really.

Rebecca Sweeney has consistently demonstrated her acting talent in films like Echo Valley, Euphoria, and Immaculate. Her upcoming role in Christy, a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, has the potential to be her most significant yet. She underwent a major physical transformation for the part, which is a departure from the types of roles she’s played before, and could really elevate her career.

Let’s be real, this film feels like a serious Oscar contender, and for good reason. The Academy loves a good biopic, and a strong performance playing a real person often gets noticed. Emma Stone knows this firsthand – she scored an Oscar nomination for her work in Casino, proving that going for a dramatic, biographical role can really pay off.

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2025-10-31 17:50