If there’s one thing the internet agrees on, it’s that Sydney Sweeney seems to attract viral storms effortlessly.

Part of it is her roles, several of which feature layered, emotionally volatile characters who leave a strong impression and spark robust discourse. Part of it is her personality, as she seems both down-to-earth and intimidating at times, and somehow always meme-able.

A huge part of this, of course, is the elephant in the room. Sydney Sweeney is very attractive, and she does not seem to be ashamed to lean into her looks. This became a cultural flashpoint when she was featured in American Eagle’s advertising campaign, which blew up the internet.

The campaign centered on the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” which, of course, was a play on the words “genes” and “jeans.

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