Katie Miller on Sydney Sweeney Backlash: White Women Can’t Be Attractive Without Criticism

On The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Katie Miller weighed in on the cultural firestorm surrounding actress Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle ads. Miller argued that the backlash against Sweeney reveals a deeper double standard in today’s media climate. She told Clay and Buck: “Women are not allowed to be hot and attractive if you’re white.”

Her point was that Sweeney’s traditional beauty and unapologetic femininity have made her a target for critics on the left, who frame her image as outdated or problematic. Clay and Buck noted that this controversy isn’t just about one actress—it reflects a broader culture war over beauty standards, identity politics, and who gets to define empowerment.

The takeaway: Miller’s comments positioned Sweeney as a symbol of resistance to cancel culture, suggesting that the attacks on her are less about ads and more about policing cultural norms around attractiveness and identity.