Sophie Cunningham isn’t holding back on Sydney Sweeney’s recent controversial ad for a sports betting company, straight up calling it “inauthentic” on her brand new podcast. The ad, which dropped earlier this month, stirred up a ton of chatter because Sweeney appeared nude, but covered in sports equipment. Cunningham, the Indiana Fever star, didn’t just understand the hype, she was absolutely inundated with requests to talk about it, prompting her to weigh in.
“What Are We Doing?” Cunningham Asks About the Ad’s Vibe
Cunningham discussed the whole thing on her new show, “No Hesitation with Sophie Cunningham & Drew Hanlen,” and while she saved the full discussion for the end of the episode, the title itself was “Sophie Gets Real About the Sydney Sweeney Ad,” with Sweeney’s image front and center on the thumbnail. Cunningham made it clear she isn’t really a fan of the ad’s vibe, saying, “Do I like it? Like that particular ad? Not really. I think it’s like, I mean like what are we doing?” She was also quick to point out she wasn’t surprised by the ad, referencing Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans ad from over the summer. Hanlen shared his surprise that people were so upset, a sentiment Cunningham agreed with.
Embracing Power: Cunningham’s Message to Women Athletes
While Cunningham might not love the ad, she gives Sweeney props for sticking to her guns and doing her own thing. “I really like her and you know what? She sticks to her guns and she does her thing and she’s her. So, like props to her… She’s making her money. Go do your thing, sis.” But Cunningham also questioned why anyone, especially other women, was mad about the ad. “But why are girls mad? Like that is that is literally what she does. Why is anyone mad? Like that she they she is it a gambling ad. Men. Sports. Pretty much naked women. Like of course that’s going to draw attention.” She admits it’s “morally I think it’s kind of weird,” but reiterated, “to each their own. Go do your thing, sis.”
The bigger picture for Cunningham, though, is about powerful women. She believes the ad wasn’t aimed at women in sports, but she used the moment to celebrate female athletes. “I think it has been so cool to see girls who, you know what, they’re they’re muscly, their thighs touch, they have broad shoulders, they might be taller than the average girl and probably the average boy. But you know what? I think that’s what it that’s what it is. You’ve got to embrace your power.”
Cunningham and the Indiana Fever are back on the court Friday night. You just know she is going to bring that same fire and honesty to the game.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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