American Eagle is doubling down on a controversial advertisement campaign that recently put actress Sydney Sweeney as the face of a person with “good jeans” and generated widespread backlash online. • Video Above: Most followed people on social media The campaign rolled out last week and consisted of the blonde-haired,

Sydney Sweeney has returned to social media after her American Eagle denim campaign sparked widespread backlash. Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, August 1, Sweeney, 27, shared a photo of a bouquet of pale pink roses.

On Friday, American Eagle posted a statement to Instagram defending the campaign: “This is about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story,” the company wrote, adding, “Great jeans look good on everyone.” The retailer noted that proceeds from Sweeney’s campaign will go to Crisis Text Line to help victims of domestic violence.