Sydney Sweeney and Halsey hit the red carpet at the Americana premiere in Los Angeles, but their contrasting styles instantly went viral, and not just for fashion reasons. Photos of the duo, Sweeney in a cream strapless gown with a tulle skirt and headband, and Halsey in distressed jeans and a sleeveless lace-up top showing off their tattoos, had social media drawing comparisons that quickly spiraled into political territory.
One viral post read, “They look exactly like the stereotype you have in your head of a republican vs. liberal woman” The caption resonated with thousands online, with comments piling on. “She’s even doing a Bardot cosplay, this is hilarious,” one user quipped about Sweeney’s retro-inspired ensemble, while another added, “Marriage to a far-right politician is next.”
Others chimed in with harsher takes, with one parody account writing, “She looks like a f-ckin’ mess, what the f-ck is that hair band,” while another joked, “Why Sydney look like a yassified Tiffany Trump lol.” Still, some fans took the comparisons as a compliment. “Republican women are hotter,” one comment read, while another praised the unlikely duo, “Sydney and Halsey proving opposites attract in the best way.”
Sydney Sweeney And Halsey’s Red Carpet Looks Spark Political Meme Storm Amid Ongoing Backlash
The red carpet memes come at a particularly complicated time for the Euphoria actress. Just days ago, the New York Post reported that since June 2024, Sweeney has been registered as a Republican voter in Monroe County, Florida. The revelation added fuel to a firestorm already brewing over her latest American Eagle campaign.
Earlier this week, the brand unveiled its “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ads, a play on “genes” that was immediately met with polarized reactions. Some critics blasted the wordplay as tone-deaf, even drawing comparisons to eugenics-era slogans, while others accused it of carrying racial undertones. Supporters, however, rallied behind Sweeney, praising the campaign as a fresh pushback against so-called “woke advertising.”
Now, even President Donald Trump is weighing in. On Sunday, Trump reacted positively upon learning that Sweeney is a registered Republican, telling reporters he now views her controversial American Eagle spot in a whole new light. “She’s a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad. Fantastic,” he said.
Now, between her American Eagle controversy and her viral red carpet moment with Halsey, Sweeney finds herself at the center of a cultural conversation that seems to follow her everywhere.
