Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad Faces Backlash over Sexualised Sports Campaign
- Last week, actress Sydney Sweeney sparked controversy with an advertisement for sports prediction market Novig, appearing naked while using sports equipment to cover herself. The campaign prompted immediate headlines regarding the sexualization of women's sports.
- Sweeney's history of courting controversy includes last year's American Eagle Outfitters campaign, which critics argued promoted eugenics through wordplay on 'genes' and 'jeans.' She remained silent throughout that public outcry.
- Female athletes vocalized concerns on Instagram, with Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus calling the ad a 'kick in the face' to women. Australian boxer Skye Nicolson described it as making a 'mockery' of women in sport.
- Responding to criticism, Sweeney posted nude images of athletes from ESPN's annual 'Body' issue on Instagram Stories. She stated the video focused on sports with 'confidence, humour and a playful edge.'
- Contrasting the Novig ad with ESPN's 'Body' issue reveals deeper questions about commercialization in sports. Critics argue the commercial serves the male gaze, unlike covers celebrating athletic diversity and professional dedication.
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Sydney Sweeney is once again causing a stir: The Hollywood star is almost naked in a bold commercial for the sports platform Novig. The unusual campaign polarizes – especially women from the sports industry go to court with the sexy staging.
The accusations came mainly from female athletes who believe that the ad diminishes the importance of women in sports.
Sydney Sweeney advertises in a new clip half naked to naked for a sports betting provider. Women athletes around the world are horrified. For the US actress, it's not the first shitstorm of this kind.
For the actress it is "sport only", but many athletes have raised their voices about the sexualization and invisibility of women in the high competition their controversial announcement.
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