LifestyleNews.com.auBacklash erupts as Sydney Sweeney recreates kids movies in lingerie ad
Sydney Sweeney is facing backlash after a lingerie ad recreating child characters from Home Alone and The Grinch, with critics saying it sexualises children's movies.
Sydney Sweeney is again in the hot seat over a provocative new ad for her lingerie line which critics claim has “sexualised children’s characters”.
Actress Sydney Sweeney posted a lingerie ad recreating child characters from Home Alone and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, sparking widespread criticism.
The characters she recreated, including Cindy Lou Who and the Home Alone boy, were played by children under ten years old in the original films.
Supporters defended the ad while critics piled on, adding to a string of controversies Sweeney has faced over provocative campaigns in recent months.
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