Sydney Sweeney has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks, after her American Eagle ad was branded 'eugenics propaganda' — with the actress yet to address the backlash

The clothing retailer shared a statement Friday aiming to clarify the intent behind the “Euphoria” actor's heavily criticized campaign.

"Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story," the company said in a statement posted on social media. "We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence,