Sydney Sweeney is not a fan of double standards.
Following the online criticism over her collaboration with Dr. Squatch, featuring a special edition of soap bars infused with her personal bathwater, the actress from Euphoria unequivocally expressed that she holds no remorse about the partnership.
During an interview with The Wall Street Journal on August 20, she shared that it was primarily the girls who were commenting on it, a fact she found intriguing. They seemed to be captivated by the concept of Jacob Elordi’s bathwater.
After the debut of Barry Keoghan’s movie Saltburn, an intriguing event took place among fans. They were so captivated by a particular scene where Barry’s character Oliver drains bathwater after Felix, played by Jacob, had used the tub, that they created a “Bathwater Candle” as a tribute to this memorable moment.
Despite not receiving the same level of excitement for his Dr. Squatch campaign in Sydney, the 27-year-old didn’t avoid reading through all the critical comments that came his way.
She stated that staying informed about public opinions is crucial, as everything essentially boils down to engaging with the viewers.
Eventually, it was clear that the soap she used in her bath made quite an impression when she revealed the viral collaboration for the first time in May.
She wrote on her Instagram post that you were curious about her bathwater, following the @drsquatch advertisement. As a result, she decided to keep that very same bathwater.
In fact, the Anyone But You star later revealed that the product was actually her idea.
She shared with TopMob News in June that she finds it more enjoyable to listen to others discussing the topic, and further explained that she was the one who proposed the idea, saying “I presented it.
Lately, the actress from The White Lotus has generated news headlines once more due to her recent collaboration with American Eagle. Some critics argue that this partnership might have subtly endorsed eugenics through a clever word game involving “jeans” and “genes.
During reproduction, genes are inherited from parents to their children, which can influence characteristics such as hair color, temperament, and sometimes even eye color, according to Sydney in a July video campaign. However, it’s important to note that her own jeans are a shade of blue.
Despite the actress not publicly commenting on the issue yet, the clothing brand has explained their reasons behind producing the advertisement.
American Eagle posted on Instagram August 1st: ‘Sydney Sweeney’s jeans are the focus’, stating that it has always been about her jeans and not her. They will continue to praise how everyone wears their AE jeans with pride, in their unique style. Great jeans suit everyone equally well.
Even though Sydney occasionally faces scandals, continue reading as we delve into other celebrities who’ve tackled their own controversy-related issues…
In 2023, Colleen Ballinger, the real person behind the YouTube character Miranda Sings, faced allegations that she had inappropriate relationships with underage fans. These claims were made by another YouTuber, KodeeRants, who shared screenshots of what appeared to be a text conversation between Colleen and her followers. The group chat was reportedly named “Colleeny’s Weenies,” with Colleen allegedly asking her fans personal questions. However, the authenticity of these screenshots could not be verified.
Later, another content creator named Adam McIntyre accused Ballinger of emotionally manipulating her fans. Ballinger has not directly responded to these claims but did address them in a ukulele song on her personal YouTube channel. In the video, she described the allegations as a “gossip train” leading to “manipulation station,” suggesting that she was being unfairly harassed.
Following these allegations, the remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled, and Ballinger has since been quiet on social media.
Initially, a controversy erupted when the author of ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ made a controversial post about her house cleaner that became increasingly messy. In a now-deleted video clip shared by Angie Treasure, Hollis referenced an old live stream where she spoke about a cleaner who “cleans the toilets.” A commentator called her privileged and Hollis responded by saying that she was indeed privileged but had worked hard to afford twice-weekly cleaning services. The commentator then labeled Hollis as ‘unrelatable.’ In response, Hollis stated that she had no intention of being relatable, citing historical figures like Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey as examples of ‘unrelatable’ icons.
However, it should be noted that despite her book sales success, Hollis is not in the same league as a revered abolitionist such as Harriet Tubman. Days later, Hollis issued an apology on Instagram, acknowledging that she had caused significant pain by mentioning prominent women, including several women of color, whose struggles and achievements she could not possibly understand. Furthermore, Hollis admitted her disregard for those who work hard but lack financial security due to racist and biased systems, and pledged to listen instead of speaking. In summary, the author of ‘Girl, Stop Apologizing’ has expressed regret for her previous remarks.
In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing line and original blogger announced on Instagram that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be quarantining with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme in their Manhattan apartment. However, just eight days later, her entire household-which included their nanny-left the city and moved to the Hamptons. To put it mildly, this didn’t reflect well on her. The comments on her Instagram grew more and more critical as she bragged about going outside for “fresh air” instead of following social distancing guidelines.
When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.
Later, she issued a detailed apology addressing several issues – their nanny was also infected with the virus, they arranged for doormen to clear out their building lobby before leaving, didn’t stop for gas, had groceries delivered; her Hamptons residence was on a less crowded street. However, the fallout remained.
After Nordstrom stopped carrying her line due to an expired contract in 2019, Charnas, who welcomed her third child, Navy, in 2021, shifted towards a direct-to-consumer relaunch, saying “I wanted more control,” and is now promoting her favorite Shopbop picks and partnerships with A Pea in the Pod.
On The Glossy Podcast, she reflected on her experience, stating, “People expected me to be more mindful of global events, and I should have been.
In 2020, fashion blogger Emily Gellis Lande publicly criticized registered dietitian Elissa Zuckerbrot over allegations of health issues experienced by dieters following Zuckerbrot’s high-fiber F-Factor Diet. Gellis Lande posted unverified testimonials from dieters claiming to have suffered from rashes, intense cramps, potential metal poisoning, and even a miscarriage after spending thousands on the diet.
These allegations caught the attention of The New York Times, which published an article detailing the saga. Zuckerbrot, represented by lawyer Lanny Davis, former White House special counsel to President Bill Clinton, denied the claims and insisted that her diet plan did not promote disordered eating. She stated that out of over 176,000 sales of her snack bars and powders, she had received only 50 health complaints.
Zuckerbrot further disputed concerns about heavy metals in her products by releasing a Certificate of Analysis. She also appeared on Today to defend her program. In response, Zuckerbrot felt that Gellis Lande was attempting to tarnish her brand with a smear campaign. Zuckerbrot, who has worked with Megyn Kelly, dismissed Gellis Lande as a fashion blogger.
In retaliation, Zuckerbrot filed two lawsuits against Gellis Lande, accusing her of launching a campaign to damage her brand. Both lawsuits are currently pending, and Gellis Lande has denied the claims.
2020 saw many parts of the world experience a long-awaited realization about race issues. However, it was lifestyle blogger Jessica Mulroney who seemed to miss this wake-up call. In a lengthy video on Instagram, Sasha Exeter detailed their disagreement that started when Mulroney took offense at Exeter’s request for her followers to use their voices to combat racism and support the Black community.
Exeter claimed that Mulroney responded with “problematic” behavior, including speaking negatively about her to other brands and sending a threatening message in writing. Although Mulroney issued an apology in her video comment, she later sent a direct message that Exeter shared, which read, “Liable [sic] suit. Good luck.”
Though Mulroney expressed her intent to amplify Black voices by giving them control over her social media account and sharing their experiences, Canadian television network CTV decided to cancel her reality show I Do, Redo.
Mulroney’s husband Ben Mulroney stepped down from his co-host position on CTV’s eTalk, stating that he hoped a new host who is Black, Indigenous, or a person of color would use this platform for inspiration, leadership, and change. Despite the controversy, Jessica Mulroney managed to maintain her high-profile friendship with Meghan Markle, as she wrote in a since-deleted post, “Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend.
In 2020, the YouTube personality who gained fame on Vine and was later let go from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, rose to prominence. This individual is recognized for movies like “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!”.
On August 5th, FBI agents executed a search warrant at Paul’s home in Calabasas, California, confirming it was linked to an incident that took place on May 30th at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall during a Black Lives Matter protest. According to the police statement, Paul entered and remained inside the shopping center after being ordered to leave by cops, although he stated on Twitter that he was only documenting the protest and no one in his group was engaged in looting or vandalism.
Rumors about the reason for the FBI raid spread quickly, as did video footage from a local ABC station showing multiple firearms being transported in a police vehicle. Paul later released a since-deleted video on August 12th claiming that the search was “entirely related to the Arizona looting situation” and emphasizing that speculations about it involving other matters unrelated to him or his character were absurd.
Despite no charges being filed, Paul’s attorney stated they would cooperate with the investigation as reported by TopMob News.
Following over a year of reconciliation with beauty vlogger Tati Westbrook, the popular YouTube personality found himself involved in fresh conflicts. Initially, in an indirect tweet concerning celebrities who shouldn’t launch makeup lines, he implied that Alicia Keys, known for her minimal makeup style, lacked credibility to create a skincare collection. He later admitted this was a mistake due to not being the arbiter of cosmetics.
However, less than two weeks later, Charles found himself in another controversy when he criticized Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line on Instagram Stories, suggesting that the reality TV personality and fashion designer had no business launching makeup products based on empty packaging he received from the brand. Conrad humorously admitted her mistake on Instagram, blaming the individual who prepared the gifts for accidentally including an empty bag among the samples sent out.
Despite the mix-up, neither Lauren nor Charles shed a tear over spilled mascara. Conrad shared that “the woman responsible” would be dismissed immediately. Charles eventually apologized, stating that his videos were meant to be humorous and disclosing that he had spoken privately with Conrad about the misunderstanding, assuring everyone they were on good terms. Nevertheless, it seems that Charles is well aware of his actions.
As a lifestyle expert reflecting on a recent event, let me share my perspective on a heartrending situation that unfolded in the vlogging community last May. When The Stauffer Life vlogger and YouTube personality began a video by expressing it was their hardest public announcement yet, it soon became clear this wouldn’t be about sharing their newborn routine or diet tips. Instead, they revealed the difficult decision to place their then-4-year-old adopted son Huxley with his forever family after grappling with managing his autism.
The response from their nearly 1 million subscribers could essentially be summed up as a wave of dismay. Many questioned whether the couple, parents to four other children, were unaware or had used Huxley for views and donations, only to abandon him when his care grew complex. The fallout led to loss of followers and brand collaborators; Fabletics, Suave, Danimals among those terminating relationships. Even the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio announced an investigation into Huxley’s welfare.
Authorities eventually closed their case without pressing charges, but Myka’s brand remains dormant since her lengthy statement expressing regret for being naive during the adoption process and asserting they faced no investigations. Since then, she hasn’t posted on YouTube or Instagram.
The journey turned out to be quite an eventful one for Hall and his TikTok companion when they announced their impromptu road trip across the country in May 2020. Although they anticipated gathering sightseeing tips, their plans sparked criticism from fans who felt they were disregarding stay-at-home guidelines. Things escalated further when, five days later, they were arrested in Lee County, Texas – Hall for marijuana possession and Hossler for controlled substances possession. Both posted bail the following day. At that time, TopMob News attempted to get comments from their representatives, but Hall’s rep declined comment, while Hossler’s did not respond. In a June essay for People magazine, Hall expressed remorse for past mistakes and his commitment to getting sober: “Although I’ve made mistakes in the past, I am learning and growing… and I will strive to make you proud.
In October 2019, YouTube personalities known as the Stokes Twins played a prank that wasn’t so cute. They dressed up in black like robbers, hailed an Uber pretending to escape from a bank heist, and the entire event was filmed. Unfortunately, the unsuspecting Uber driver didn’t get the joke, called the police, and an armed response was necessary. Eventually, it was determined that the driver wasn’t involved, but the police warned the Stokes Twins about the potential dangers of their actions.
Four hours later, they recreated a similar scenario on the University of California, Irvine campus, which led to their arrest. If convicted on charges of false imprisonment and swatting (misusing emergency services), they could have faced up to four years in prison. However, Orange County D.A., Todd Spitzer, was highly critical of their actions, stating that such pranks could result in serious injury or even death.
In a 2020 statement, their lawyer maintained their innocence. Despite this, they ultimately pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation.
In a reversal of fortunes for the popular YouTuber known as “King of YouTube,” Dawson lost his throne in June 2020 following a controversial tweet he subsequently deleted. The tweet criticized fellow online beauty community members as attention-seeking, manipulative, and self-centered, with specific remarks directed at James Charles.
Unimpressed by this outburst, Dawson’s followers commented that those living in glass houses should not throw stones. In quick succession, he published a 20-minute video titled “Taking Accountability,” expressing remorse for his past actions. He acknowledged his regrettable behavior, such as using blackface, making racist remarks and jokes, sexualizing an 11-year-old Willow Smith, and posting other content that caused harm or added to existing problems on the internet.
“I should have been punished for these actions,” he admitted, as YouTube indeed suspended his ability to monetize three of his accounts. Returning to content creation in 2021, Dawson expressed gratitude for being canceled, stating it had a profound impact on his life.
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