Sydney Sweeney’s Past Shooting Video Resurfaces Amid Political and Advertising Controversies

A vintage video showing Sydney Sweeney, star of “Americana,” demonstrating her shooting skills at a gun range has gone viral. In the clip from 2019, she displays impressive marksmanship, effortlessly hitting multiple targets during filming for an unspecified role.

Sweeney’s 2019 gun range session drew attention after the actress’s recent political alignment and advertising controversies surfaced. She has been identified as a registered Republican in Florida since June 2024, according to public records. Her political affiliation has added context to the backlash against her recent American Eagle ad, which some critics claimed subtly promoted eugenics themes and emphasized her appearance.

Woman shooting a handgun at a target range. — A 2019 video of Sydney Sweeney practicing at a gun range recently gained renewed attention.

Sweeney has not publicly addressed the backlash surrounding her political views or the ad. She did, however, make her first appearance at a screening for her upcoming film “Americana,” where she was unexpectedly heckled by a fan accusing her of promoting “racism” with her ad.

Woman in a cream-colored gown at the Americana premiere. — Sweeney’s presence at the “Americana” screening marked her first public appearance following the controversy.

While American Eagle defended its campaign, it ultimately removed the advertisement from social media platforms. Their statement emphasized that the focus was on promoting the jeans and personal style.

Support for Sweeney poured in from various corners of the internet, including from prominent politicians. The former President praised her, noting her political registration and endorsing her ad as successful, while also criticizing celebrities like Taylor Swift for perceived “wokeness.”

Sydney Sweeney in American Eagle jeans advertisements on a city building, with a halal food cart in the foreground. — Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign received praise from supportive online figures, including some political leaders.

Despite the controversy, Sweeney has maintained a low profile, disappearing after her appearance at the screening. Contact attempts to the firearms supplier for her old shooting video remain unanswered. Her recent public stance and past activities continue to stir discussion about celebrity politics and personal branding.