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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittany Miller

Sydney Sweeney says her bathwater soap was created as a response to fan demand

  • Sydney Sweeney has responded to criticism regarding her limited edition “Bathwater Bliss” soap, which quickly sold out and now fetches high prices on the resale market.
  • In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Sweeney expressed surprise at the negative reaction, noting that female fans were the main critics despite their interest in Jacob Elordi's bathwater.
  • Sweeney clarified that the Dr. Squatch soap, made with her bathwater, was produced as a direct response to fan demand.
  • The actor also became embroiled in a separate controversy concerning an American Eagle ad campaign that used the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes,” which drew criticism for its perceived link to eugenics.
  • While American Eagle released a statement asserting the ad was solely about jeans, Sweeney declined to comment on this particular controversy when questioned by The Wall Street Journal.

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