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"Is this sport?": Sydney Sweeney faces criticism from female athletes over nude advertisementPhoto by 19661338 on Pexels
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"Is this sport?": Sydney Sweeney faces criticism from female athletes over nude advertisement

Euronews Portugal15 September 2026 at 13:19

Sydney Sweeney, star of the series "Euphoria", is once again the target of criticism, this time from female athletes. The reason is a new advertisement in which the actress appears nude, which has generated an intense debate on social media.

Female athletes questioned whether the campaign is appropriate in the sporting context, with some considering that the image contributes to the objectification of the female body. The article's title, "Is this sport?", reflects this discomfort on the part of figures in women's sport.

The reactions are divided between two opposing positions. On one hand, there are those who defend that it is a personal choice of the actress about her own body. On the other hand, critics argue that this type of advertising represents a step backwards for feminism.

This is not the first episode of controversy involving Sweeney and advertising campaigns. The actress has been frequently the subject of public debate about the way she uses her image, both in the entertainment industry and outside of it.

Why this matters

This controversy interests readers because it reveals ongoing tensions between artistic expression freedom and criticism from the feminist movement and female athletes, who question how the objectification of the female body affects the fight for gender equality in sport. The debate reflects a broader discussion about the limits of sexualization in advertising and its impact on the perception of women in sport.

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