The actress behind a bold new ad campaign has faced sharp criticism for her latest promotional work, which includes a nude photoshoot tied to a sports-themed marketing push. The backlash follows a pattern of divisive advertising stunts, with past campaigns—like one featuring bath soap and another promoting denim—sparking similar outrage. While the brand’s founder has previously navigated controversy, this latest move has reignited debates about the boundaries of celebrity-driven marketing. Critics question whether the campaign crosses a line, blending product promotion with provocative imagery in an effort to grab attention.


From bath water soap to “great jeans,” Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to controversial ad campaigns. Most recently, the “Euphoria” actress received an immense amount of backlash for posing nude while questioning people’s sports knowledge in Novig’s first national brand campaign. But the disgraceful reactions are far from the first that the “Syrn” founder has...