Sydney Sweeney hits back at critics over nude sports betting ad
Actress Sydney Sweeney is facing criticism for appearing nude in a sports betting advertisement for the platform Novig, and she has responded to the backlash. The criticism came from internet users and athletes who disapproved of the campaign. Sweeney reacted without words by sharing Instagram stories featuring athletes who previously posed nude, including Serena Williams, Ronda Rousey, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Caroline Wozniacki, Myles Garrett, Rob Gronkowski, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jason Kelce. Critics argued the ad sexualizes sport and reduces women to their bodies. One critic stated that as a former athlete, she felt disgusted by the campaign, while others noted the ad aims to provoke controversy, comparing it to past Brooke Shields campaigns. Sweeney's posts appear to highlight double standards regarding nude portrayals in sports.