Sydney Sweeney’s Bathwater Soap Controversy
Sydney Sweeney, the Emmy-nominated star of Euphoria, has been no stranger to social media buzz. Before her American Eagle jeans campaign went viral, she faced controversy over a different project: a limited edition soap for the men’s brand Dr. Squatch, called “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss.” This soap, infused with her bathwater, sold out almost immediately but sparked mixed reactions online.
Sweeney herself explained in The Wall Street Journal that she closely follows public opinion, saying, “It’s important to have a finger on the pulse of what people are saying, because everything is a conversation with the audience.” She noticed that most of the criticism came from women, which she found curious, especially considering how well-received a similar product—Jacob Elordi’s bathwater candle—had been. The Elordi candle, tied to the film Saltburn, became a viral sensation and inspired numerous memes online. Read More:
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