Is Sydney Sweeney being given the Hollywood cold-shoulder over her MAGA views? Star skips Emmys afterparties after woke celebs hijacked ceremony with political speeches

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She was once the belle of the awards season ball, gracing the red carpet of every Hollywood soirée. 

At the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, Sydney Sweeney seemed to be overlooked by her peers, making a quiet appearance at the event.

Sydney presented the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor to Owen Cooper, but she wasn’t photographed socializing with other stars either before or after the show. She didn’t appear at any of the afterparties either.

Sydney was once a favorite in Hollywood, so people are wondering why she had such a small role at the Emmys. Some speculate it’s connected to the recent issues she’s been dealing with.

Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in ‘Anyone But You,’ has faced criticism and controversy following a reaction to her recent advertising campaign with American Eagle. Some viewers labeled the campaign as resembling ‘Nazi propaganda,’ leading to significant backlash.

It’s also come to light that the woman is a registered Republican, and this has caused a strong and divided reaction.

However, a large portion of the awards show on Sunday night involved celebrities criticizing President Trump’s policies.

Four days passed after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and no one mentioned him being a Republican.

Although celebrities didn’t comment on Kirk, many of the speeches given on Sunday focused on current political topics.

Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, 30, used the end of her acceptance speech to spotlight Palestine.

After winning the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, the actress ended her speech with a passionate statement, exclaiming, ‘Go birds! Abolish ICE and free Palestine – thank you!’

Along with many others in the film industry – like Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Tilda Swinton, and Olivia Colman – she joined a pledge to boycott Israeli film companies accused of supporting actions against Palestinians. This pledge, called Film Workers for Palestine, aims to protest what its signers consider genocide and apartheid.

After her speech supporting Palestine and her commitment to the boycott, she was asked to explain her views in more detail backstage.

She explained to the press, as reported by Deadline, that as a Jewish person, she feels it’s important to separate Jewish identity from the actions of the State of Israel. She believes Judaism, with its deep history and culture, is a distinct entity from the nation-state of Israel, which she views as ethno-nationalist.

Boycotts are a powerful way to push those in charge to take action. The Film Workers for Palestine boycott specifically targets organizations directly involved in the ongoing violence, not individual people. I believe this is a crucial step, and I’m glad to support it.

Megan Stalter, the 35-year-old comedic actress who gained popularity on HBO’s Hacks, made a statement on the red carpet by having the word ‘Ceasefire!’ written on her purse.

She told Variety that defending others and promoting peace are her top priorities, and that people with a public voice have a responsibility to speak up.

Megan then asked a thought-provoking question: ‘If people with influence attend major events, shouldn’t they use that platform to make a difference?’

Javier Bardem publicly expressed his support for Palestine while at a red carpet event on Sunday. He mentioned a commitment signed by over 1,800 people in the entertainment industry to avoid working with Israeli film companies.

The 56-year-old Oscar winner, wearing a black and white keffiyeh, publicly encouraged support for Palestine in a recent Variety interview. This call to action came shortly before the two-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack and followed a commitment made earlier this month.

The show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver made another subtle dig at politics when it won the award for Best Writing in a Variety Series.

In his acceptance speech, lead writer Daniel O’Brien expressed gratitude and acknowledged the other writers in the late-night political comedy space, adding a hopeful note about the future of the genre.

As a huge fan, I was really shocked when Stephen Colbert was let go from CBS this summer. There’s been a lot of talk about it, and honestly, some people believe CBS used him as a way to get on the U.S. President’s good side during that big $8 billion merger with Paramount. It felt like a really unfair situation, and a lot of us are still trying to understand what really happened.

Given the strong political views often expressed in Hollywood, it’s hard to ignore the fact that Sydney holds very different beliefs from most of her colleagues.

The actress recently faced criticism for an American Eagle ad campaign featuring the tagline ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.’ Some people argued the ad promoted eugenics and aligned with far-right ideologies, sparking a controversy.

In a recent advertisement, Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in ‘Anyone But You,’ playfully explained how traits are inherited. While buttoning a pair of blue jeans, she said, ‘Genes are passed down from parents, influencing things like hair color, personality, and eye color. Mine happen to be blue!’

A video showed the celebrity in a denim jumpsuit with a low-cut top, as the camera focused on her chest.

She explained that her body type was largely due to her genetics, then playfully reminded the camera operator to focus on her face, saying, ‘Hey, eyes up here!’ The camera promptly zoomed back to show her face.

The campaign sparked controversy online, with some users criticizing it as resembling ‘Nazi propaganda,’ while others dismissed the criticism as excessive and unreasonable.

Despite the recent criticism, the brand has actually seen a financial boost, earning $1.28 billion since June, according to figures released Wednesday.

After the market closed, investors reacted positively to the news, driving the clothing store’s stock price up by 25%. However, the stock remains 18% lower than it was at the beginning of the year.

Advertising experts previously explained to the Daily Mail that the controversial ad was designed to be noticed.

Publicist Alexandria Hurley believes Sydney Sweeney isn’t making a public relations mistake, despite recent events.

Sydney has faced some public criticism in the past, like with her Saturday Night Live skit and her recent partnership with Dr. Squatch. But instead of backing down when people reacted negatively, she’s doubled down. This isn’t an accident; it’s a deliberate approach.

Despite this approach, it didn’t improve ticket sales for the new movies released in Sydney during August.

Ron Howard’s new survival thriller, Eden, cost $50 million to make but only earned $1 million when it opened in 664 theaters.

Although the movie featured a lot of famous actors, it didn’t do well in theaters, possibly because most critics didn’t really love it.

For her role as historical figure Margret Wittmer in the new film-which also features Ana de Armas and Jude Law-Sydney significantly changed her appearance, opting for a more natural look instead of a glamorous one.

Her movie, Americana, earned just $500,000 during its opening weekend, despite costing $9 million to make. This disappointing result happened the weekend before last.

Public records show Sydney registered as a Republican in Florida last month. She signed up as a member in Monroe County in June 2024, according to the Daily Mail.

Buzzfeed first reported the story shortly after a post began circulating on X (formerly Twitter).

Someone mentioned they were planning a YouTube video analyzing Sydney Sweeney’s career and choices – not to defend her, but to provide background. They then discovered she’s a registered Republican as of 2024.

In 2022, Sydney avoided directly addressing a controversy sparked by photos she shared of her mother’s birthday party, which showed some guests wearing hats similar to those used by supporters of Donald Trump.

She admitted to GQ that she doesn’t think anything she could say would make a difference in the current discussion. She feels it’s spiraled out of control and can’t be redirected.

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2025-09-15 16:05