American Eagle’s ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has generated plenty of buzz and controversy for its tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” which sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards,

American Eagle's ad campaign with actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked a debate about beauty standards. The retailer responds to the controversy.

The clothing retailer shared a statement Friday aiming to clarify the intent behind the “Euphoria” actor's heavily criticized campaign.