After months of silence followed by an uncomfortable interview with GQ magazine, actor Sydney Sweeney has finally addressed her controversial American Eagle advertisement head-on.

In an interview with People magazine published Friday, the “Euphoria” star said she regrets not addressing the polarizing ad campaign sooner.

“I’m against hate and divisiveness,” the 28-year-old told the publication. “In the past my stance has been to never respond to negative or positive press but recently I have come to realize that my silence regarding this issue has only widened the divide, not closed it.”

“So, I hope this new year brings more focus on what connects us instead of what divides us,” she added.

American Eagle launched the ad campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” in July. One of

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