Actresses Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya are reportedly in a growing feud amid the ongoing political tension in the country.
The two A-list actresses were reportedly good friends while on-set of the HBO series Euphoria. Sweeney has previously expressed how “lucky” she is to work with Zendaya. However, tensions have reportedly escalated into what sources described as a “bitter feud” with political undertones, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The alleged rift comes amid controversy over Sweeney’s recent American Eagle jeans commercial, which used a play on words referencing both “jeans” and “genes.” The ad sparked backlash from left-wing critics who accused it of implying genetic superiority, when in reality it was a pun referencing Sweeney’s physical attractiveness.
Sweeney has refused to apologize for the campaign. She also called the attention it received from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance “surreal.” The actress has been rumored to lean conservative politically, though she has not publicly confirmed her views.