- Halsey has fiercely defended the film Americana, starring Sydney Sweeney, after it faced boycotts due to a controversial American Eagle denim campaign featuring Sweeney.
- The campaign's tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," drew significant backlash, with critics likening the phrase to language historically used by eugenicists.
- Halsey, a co-star in Americana, criticised fans for boycotting the movie, emphasising that the director's artistic vision and the film's merit should be prioritised over advertising controversies.
- Americana reportedly made only $500,000 at the box office during its opening weekend, following the widespread backlash.
- The controversy was further fuelled by revelations that Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, leading to comments from Donald Trump, who praised her ad.
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