Sydney Sweeney's nude Novig ad sparks backlash and response
The short version
- Sydney Sweeney starred in a topless ad for the sports betting app Novig, sparking backlash.
- Multiple MLB players, including Alex Call and Dale Hunter, criticized the ad as 'soft porn'.
- Powerade responded with a commercial that appeared to mock Sweeney's ad.
- Sweeney changed her appearance with a dark brown wig amid public scrutiny.
- Sweeney defended her ad, saying she was flattered by the attention and did not apologize.
What we don’t know yet
- What specific actions, if any, MLB or networks will take regarding the ad's broadcast.
- Whether Powerade's response was officially sanctioned or a fan-driven campaign.
- The full extent of the backlash from female athletes beyond the reported comments.
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First reported by New York Post Topless Sydney Sweeney drops new NSFW ad for prediction market Novig
Fox News Sydney Sweeney doubles down with topless sports betting ad weeks after backlash: ‘I’m flattered’
The Spectator Australia Sydney Sweeney and the joy of being Jewish
The Daily Wire Sydney Sweeney Gives The Left Even More To Cry About With New Risqué Ad
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- The New York Times, left-leaningM.L.B. Playoff Ads With Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox Draw Backlash
- New York Post, right-leaningSydney Sweeney spotted on the set of ‘The Housemaid’ 2 with co-star Stephen Kalyn in Hoboken
- New York Post, right-leaningSydney Sweeney spotted on the set of ‘The Housemaid’ 2 with co-star Stephen Kalyn in Hoboken
- New York Post, right-leaningNew Powerade commercial shades naked Sydney Sweeney ad
- Fox News, right-leaningSydney Sweeney ditches signature blonde locks for unrecognizable new look
- Toronto Sun, right-leaningDodgers outfielder labels Sydney Sweeney’s viral Novig ad ‘soft porn’ during MLB playoffs
- The Daily Wire, right-leaningDodgers Player Slams ‘Soft Porn’ During Baseball Games As Sweeney’s Nude Ad Hits Screens
- New York Post, right-leaningBaseball royalty goes to war over risque Megan Fox and Sydney Sweeney MLB playoff ads
- Fox News, right-leaningPowerade takes nasty shot at Sydney Sweeney’s nude gambling ad, MLB fans fume & have commercials gone too far?
- New York Post, right-leaningDodgers outfielder rips MLB over ‘soft porn’ Sydney Sweeney playoff ad