WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Weighs In on Sydney Sweeney’s Messy Ad Drama
- On Thursday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called actress Sydney Sweeney's new Novig advertisement "unauthentic" during her podcast, No Hesitation, questioning whether Sweeney gambles on sports.
- Athletes including gymnast Gracie Kramer and runner Mary McCarthy condemned the campaign, which features Sweeney mostly nude while using equipment like footballs and a basketball hoop to cover her body.
- Though Cunningham admitted she does not personally like the ad, she is "not surprised" given Sweeney's career, noting it is morally "kind of weird," but added "to each their own."
- Clarifying that she does not believe the ad targets women in sport, Cunningham emphasized embracing one's power and concluded the controversy has "nothing to do with us."
- Previously, Sweeney faced backlash for an American Eagle jeans campaign and responded to recent criticism by sharing photos of athletes who posed for ESPN The Magazine.
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Sophie Cunningham weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad drama
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham offered a pointed take on Sydney Sweeney’s advertisement for sports prediction market Novig, calling the campaign “unauthentic” while also questioning why so many women are angry about it. The ad shows the Euphoria actress mostly nude except for strategically placed sports equipment. Athletes including gymnast Gracie Kramer and runner Mary …
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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has finally shared her thoughts on Sydney Sweeney’s controversial gambling ad, and she has plenty to say. While Cunningham called the campaign “unauthentic” and admitted she didn’t really like it, she also made it clear that Sweeney is free to make her own choices and “do your thing, sis.” Sophie Cunningham […]
Sophie Cunningham Speaks On Sydney Sweeney Controversy
Actress Sydney Sweeney and WNBA player Sophie Cunningham have a couple of things in common, including controversy following them. Both ladies have said things or taken part in marketing ads that received criticism from many fans. Sweeney is in the news for a sports related ad that marketed her sexuality to upset some female athletes. […]
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