Sydney Sweeney‘s jeans controversy just got the Emmys treatment.
While hosting the 2025 Emmy Awards, Nate Bargatze folded in a joke about American Eagle’s ad starring the Euphoria star—a campaign that sparked backlash, with critics alleging that it promoted eugenics.
“I have a blue jean tux on for some reason,” the comedian said onstage at the Sept. 14 show. “Do we have like, a joke, there’s a cummerbund and I forgot what it- I don’t know. Alright. Please welcome two-time Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney.”
Wearing a custom, strapless, red satin Oscar de la Renta gown, the Anyone But You actress then walked out onstage without responding to Bargatze’s denim dig.
Instead, Sweeney—who has yet to directly respond to the scandal—kept the focus on the ceremony, presenting the Emmys for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie to winner Owen Cooper from Adolescence. (See more photos of celebs at the 2025 Emmys as well as a full list of winners.)
It was a milestone moment for the 15-year-old star, who made history as the youngest male actor ever to win an award at the annual ceremony.
“When I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn’t expect to be even in the United States, never mind here,” the actor said during his acceptance speech. “Tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life… Who cares if you get embarrassed? Anything can be possible.”
See more photos of Cooper, Sweeney and other stars at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
Selena Gomez
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Michelle Williams
In vintage Chanel.
Julianne Nicholson
In Prabal Gurung.
Noah Wyle
In custom FIGS.
Hunter Schafer
In McQueen and Christian Louboutin.
Christopher Meloni
In John Varvatos.
Uzo Aduba
In Safiyaa, Yeprem ring and A.Jaffe jewelry.
Keri Russell
In Armani Privé and Sabyasachi jewelry.
Jessica Williams
In Rodarte.
Anna Sawai
In Armani Privé.
Ashley Walters
James Marsden
In Ralph Lauren Purple Label and IWC Portofino watch.
Jude Law
In Brioni.
Ruth Negga
In Prada
Parker Posey
In custom Valentino and Sabyasachi jewelry.
Kristen Bell
In Armani Privé and Bucherer jewelry.
Jake Gyllenhaal
In Prada.
Cristin Milioti
In custom Danielle Frankel.
Angela Bassett
In Yara Shoemaker, Lagos jewelry, Alexandre Birman shoes, and Judith Leiber bag.
Leslie Bibb
In Armani Privé.
Lauren Graham
In Akris.
Scarlett Johansson
In Prada.
Colman Domingo
In Valentino and Boucheron jewelry.
Adam Scott
In Thom Browne.
Rashida Jones
In Jessica McCormack.
Hiroyuki Sanada
Brian Tyree Henry
In a customized vintage Maison Bontemps tux, Elizabeth Gage jewelry and Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece.
Jesse Williams
In Giorgia Armani, Christian Louboutin shoes, Blancpain timepiece and David Yurman jewelry.
Gina Torres
In Zhivago, Jimmy Choo shoes and Cartier jewelry.
Garcelle Beauvais
In Valdrin Sahiti.
