Women Athletes Condemn 'Sexualised' Sydney Sweeney Commercial
- Last week, actress Sydney Sweeney sparked controversy with an advertisement for sports prediction market Novig, appearing naked while using sports equipment to cover herself. The campaign prompted immediate headlines regarding the sexualization of women's sports.
- Sweeney's history of courting controversy includes last year's American Eagle Outfitters campaign, which critics argued promoted eugenics through wordplay on 'genes' and 'jeans.' She remained silent throughout that public outcry.
- Female athletes vocalized concerns on Instagram, with Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus calling the ad a 'kick in the face' to women. Australian boxer Skye Nicolson described it as making a 'mockery' of women in sport.
- Responding to criticism, Sweeney posted nude images of athletes from ESPN's annual 'Body' issue on Instagram Stories. She stated the video focused on sports with 'confidence, humour and a playful edge.'
- Contrasting the Novig ad with ESPN's 'Body' issue reveals deeper questions about commercialization in sports. Critics argue the commercial serves the male gaze, unlike covers celebrating athletic diversity and professional dedication.
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An announcement by a betting company with American actress Sydney Sweeney naked generated outrage among several athletes who denounce the "sexualization" of women's sport. 的Like the g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day The star of the series Euphoria and of the movie "Employee" has appeared since Friday (11) in an announcement of the Novig sports forecast platform, of which she is a shareholder. During the commercial, 58 seconds, the…
Women athletes condemn 'sexualised' Sydney Sweeney commercial
Sweeney, who starred in TV series "Euphoria", has been accused of sexualising women's sport after posing with sports equipment in the commercial for US company Novig, which allows users to predict the outcome of sports matches. The 29-year-old has an equity stake in the firm. Four-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ariarne Titmus said she thought the marketing tactic belonged to the past. "I can't describe how infuriated I feel when I watch thi…
Actress criticized for ‘sexualizing women’s sport’
Olympic athletes have come out in force to condemn a sports betting advert featuring actress Sydney Sweeney in various states of undress, while showcasing the real skill, strength and beauty of women’s sport. The campaign, for US sports prediction market company Novig, depicts Sweeney in minimal to
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