American Eagle’s campaign features Sweeney in denim, standing beside a billboard that reads “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes" before replacing "jeans" with "genes."

The post marks Sweeney's first since her ad campaign for American Eagle jeans was embroiled in controversy late last month

The “great jeans” ad campaign from denim retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, has sparked anger from some progressives, support from conservatives, and a jump in social-media followers,