Sydney Sweeney reportedly thinks that critics have exaggerated the backlash surrounding her American Eagle jeans ad well beyond measure. The actor found herself in the middle of a fresh controversy after featuring in the clothing brand’s latest campaign,

American Eagle Outfitters has a message to its critics, who took issue over its ad with 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney that sparked a debate over race and Western beauty standards.

American Eagle stock soared 24% on Monday after President Trump hailed the Pittsburgh-based company's controversial commercial starring actor Sydney Sweeney.