Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has voiced her discomfort over political assumptions attached to her public image, expressing frustration with the ongoing discourse.

In an interview with the fashion magazine Cosmopolitan on January 29 (local time), Sweeney faced questions regarding speculation about her political leanings and a corresponding nickname.

“I am not here to talk about politics,” she declared. “I have always come for my art. I don’t want to be at the center of such debates,” Sweeney said firmly, emphasizing her desire to keep her professional life separate from political controversy.

She continued, “It feels like people want to use me as they please, but those are roles imposed on me by others—not something I can control.”

When asked why she has not actively addressed the misunderstandings surrounding her political stance, Sweeney admitted to feeling conflicted. “I still don’t know the reason,” she confessed, adding, “I am not a malicious person.”

She expressed her frustration: “If I say, ‘That’s not true,’ people attack me, saying, ‘You’re just saying that to look better.’”

Nevertheless, Sweeney underlined her self-assurance, regardless of external opinions. “I know who I am, so I just have to keep living as myself. I cannot make everyone like me, and I know what I stand for,” she asserted.

Sweeney previously appeared in an American Eagle advertisement in July of last year. At that time, the ad’s phrase, “Sydney Sweeney has great genes,” stirred controversy, as it could be interpreted as a play on both ‘genes’ and ‘jeans.’ Some critics argued that the messaging invoked elements of white supremacist rhetoric.

The controversy grew further in August when former President Donald Trump publicly referenced a report alleging that Sweeney was registered as a Republican. Trump wrote on his personal account, “Sydney Sweeney, a Republican, is starring in the hottest ad right now.”

As the online conversation escalated, the term “MAGA Barbie” began circulating in reference to Sweeney.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Sydney Sweeney official account