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Chiefs Heiress Wades into Sydney Sweeney Jeans Controversy
Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, has seemingly sided with actress Sydney Sweeney amid the ongoing social media uproar surrounding Sweeney’s recent American Eagle jeans ad.
The controversy stems from the ad’s play on words, linking “jeans” with “genes.” Critics argue that Sweeney’s phrase, “My jeans are blue,” combined with a narrator’s comment about her “great jeans” and the actress’s blonde hair and blue eyes, promotes a eugenics-related message.
Hunt appeared to subtly endorse Sweeney in a recent Instagram post showcasing her own jeans. While promoting a variety of clothing items, Hunt pointedly captioned her photo, “Denim days & dreamy nights.
I like the view and my jeans (not American Eagle—but they are American.)” The post highlighted a pair of Frame “Mellow Wide Ankle Jeans.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Hunt’s mother, Tavia, commented on the post, “I love your jeans. And your genes.”
Gracie replied, “Got them from my momma.” The exchange drew mixed reactions, with some praising the Hunts’ lighthearted approach and others criticizing them for trivializing a serious issue.
The incident has further amplified the attention surrounding Sweeney’s ad, which has drawn commentary from academics and political figures alike. Some scholars have suggested the ad caters to a “white privileged” demographic, while others have defended it against what they deem “woke” criticism.
For Gracie Hunt, this episode adds another layer of public interest following recent news of her relationship with the son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green.