Sydney Sweeney’s Follower Count Rebounds After 200,000 Drop
Summary
Sydney Sweeney lost about 200,000 social media followers after a sports ad controversy but then quickly gained back over 100,000 followers. The advertisement, made by the sports prediction company Novig, sparked criticism for sexualizing women’s sports, leading to strong reactions from athletes and the public.Key Facts
- Sydney Sweeney appeared in a mostly nude ad for Novig, a sports prediction market company.
- The ad led to complaints that it sexualized women’s sports.
- Some female athletes, including Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, publicly criticized the ad.
- Sweeney’s social media followers dropped by more than 200,000 in two days after backlash went viral.
- She regained over 100,000 followers within the next two days.
- Novig was founded in 2021 and is valued at around $500 million.
- Sweeney previously faced public reaction after an American Eagle ad in 2025 and is a registered Republican.
- The controversy made Sweeney a highly searched topic, surpassing searches for “Donald Trump” and “Iran war” briefly.
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