Sharon Stone Delivers Verdict on Controversial Sydney Sweeney Ad
Stone said Sweeney should take responsibility after the Novig ad drew backlash from female athletes over sexualized imagery.
- Actress Sharon Stone urged Sydney Sweeney to "take responsibility" for her controversial Novig sports betting advertisement, which has sparked significant backlash from prominent athletes.
- Sweeney faced backlash this month after appearing nearly nude in promotional material for Novig, with Gymnast Gracie Kramer calling it a "massive step backward" that markets women's sports through a male gaze.
- Stone told PEOPLE magazine she aims to be a "cheerleader" for female athletes, stating, "We can't denigrate women's sports to get men's attention so they can gamble."
- Previously, Stone defended Sweeney's American Eagle jeans commercials last year, saying it is "okay to use what mama gave you" and encouraging confidence in appearance.
- At the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, British Olympian Amy Hunt contrasted the ad's stylized portrayal with the actual demands of sport: "muscles, hard work, sweat, blood, tears.
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Sharon Stone Changes Tune On Sydney Sweeney After Controversial Ad
Sharon Stone is drawing a line when it comes to Sydney Sweeney’s controversial sports betting campaign. The “Basic Instinct” star […] The Sharon Stone Changes Tune On Sydney Sweeney After Controversial Ad first appeared on The Blast
Sharon Stone tells Sydney Sweeney to 'take responsibility' for provocative sports ad
Actress Sydney Sweeney is taking heat from one of her newest co-stars on HBO’s "Euphoria" over her latest ad for sports prediction platform Novig that leaves little to the imagination.Speaking with People at Variety’s 2026 Power of Women: Los Angeles event on Wednesday, Sharon Stone, 68, critiqued Sweeney, 29, over her viral ad for the platform, suggesting the actress needs to "take responsibility" for her actions after the raunchy video sparked…
Sharon Stone defended her 'Euphoria' co-star last time. This time, the tone is completely different after Sydney Sweeney's controversial nude commercial.
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