Sydney Sweeney is a Babe, But She Wasn’t ‘Objectified’ in Rolling Stones Video

Sydney Sweeney has made headlines recently, and frankly, it made me roll my eyes.

The 26-year-old actress known for her roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus stars in the Rolling Stones' music video for "Angry," the lead single from their latest album Hackney Diamonds. The video shows Sweeney wearing a sexy leather outfit and riding in the backseat of a convertible along the Sunset Strip. Animated billboards along the strip highlight the many eras of the band's legendary career while Sweeney lipsyncs the song.

Sweeney looks absolutely gorgeous in the video and looks like she's having the time of her life. She makes you want to get in your car, blare "Angry," and scream-sing the song. Apparently, though, some people felt otherwise.

In a profile on Sweeney from Glamour, the publication notes the video led to commentary online about how she was objectified sexually. Sweeney staunchly disagreed with that take, noting that she was the one who picked out the leather outfit she wore in the video. She added that her dance moves in the video were just her freestyling, and she felt sexy and strong embracing her body.

"I mean, who else gets to roll around on the top of a convertible driving down Sunset Boulevard with police escorts?" said Sweeney. "It’s the cool things in this career that I had no idea I’d get to do."

One of the most public critics was Blur/Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn. He went on a rant in an interview with French magazine Les Inrockuptibles. First, he took issue with the Stones namechecking Hackney, one of many districts in London. It happens to be where Albarn's family lives, but he said the Stones "never contributed to anything" in the district.

Albarn then said of "Angry" and its music video, "I listened to their new song and watched this horrible music video showing them at different stages of their lives on billboards. And this young woman objectified."

Albarn went on to bash the Stones some more saying that while he "did all sorts of things" over the course of his career, the Stones "became worse" and have made "exactly the same music but not that good."

However you feel about the Rolling Stones, there's no denying their greatness. Have they always knocked it out of the park? No, but neither has Albarn. (The Good, the Bad & the Queen was mid at best. Frankly, its cool quotient was only so high thanks to the involvement of The Clash's Paul Simonon.) To me, Albarn sounded like a pretentious ass that wanted to sound cool for bashing the Stones. Then, for little reason, he roped in Sweeney.

So, what's the point of all of this? Before going off on whether someone is being objectified, maybe stop and think first. Empowerment comes in a variety of forms, whether you personally like it or not.

And if you have a problem with that, don't get angry with me.

Sydney Sweeney is one of the hottest new actresses of the past few years, and she's only getting hotter. The 25-year-old actress, who celebrates her birthday on September 12, is best known for her role in the HBO drama series Euphoria since its first season began in 2019. Prior to that, the Washington-born actress starred in other television series such as the Netflix series Everything Sucks!, the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects alongside Amy Adams, and Hulu's dystopian drama series The Handmaid's Tale. In Euphoria, Sweeney plays the role of Cassie Howard, a teenager whose promiscuous reputation haunts her throughout the series. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for the role.

Following the success of Euphoria, Sweeney was cast in the first season of the HBO dark comedy series The White Lotus as Olivia Mossbacher, an edgy college daughter of her rich parents. Sweeney was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for this role as well. Sweeney previously told Variety that she had to “fight” for roles in Hollywood following the mainstream success of Euphoria. She said it made it difficult for her to land roles going forward due to being typecast. "There’s always people who see me as Cassie or see me as Olivia," she said. "They send me scripts that are just like that. It’s the ones I have to fight for that usually are the ones that I want that are different. Like Reality."

In 2023, Sweeney starred as Reality Winner in the thriller drama Reality, and she received critical acclaim for her performance. The actress is set to star in the superhero film Madame Web, set in Sony's Spider-Man Universe franchise. Madame Web is set to be released in theaters in February 2024. She will also star with Glen Powell in the romantic comedy Anyone But You, produce and star in the psychological horror film Immaculate, and star alongside Julianne Moore in an AppleTV thriller called Echo Valley. Making her music video debut, Sweeney stars in the Rolling Stones' first single, "Angry," from their forthcoming 24th studio album, Hackney Diamonds.

Take a look below at Sydney Sweeney's sweet and sexy style that she has shared on Instagram.

Here, she was promoting her lingerie collection with the company Frankies Bikinis. Let's be real: Sweeney is the perfect model. Pairing the dark lingerie with ribbon and side-tie detailing, the actress accessorizes the look with thigh-high lace stockings and a pink rhinestone cross necklace.

In this sultry black-and-white portrait for Modern Luxury, Sweeney wears bedazzled mesh gloves while caressing her face. Her blonde hair is messy and blowing across her face, with her dark, smoky eyes peering through. It's a great look for her.

In this strapless mesh, ruffle-tiered black gown by Italian haute couture brand Schiaparelli, Sweeney's cutouts show off her midriff and her legs. She wears her signature wavy, blonde locks down and pairs the look with a '60s-inspired cat-eye.

With a messy, tousled updo with bangs, Sweeney evokes her inner Pamela Anderson. Her powder blue Miu Miu dress is adorned with white embroidered flowers, wearing pearl drop earrings and eyeshadow that match the dress' colors.

Wearing this brown gown with a major cut out in her chest, Sweeney is all smiles in the back of a car with her friend in Ibiza. The actress called her time in Ibiza as a "dream week" and shared photos and videos enjoying water activities and parting with friends.

As the brand ambassador for the Italian fashion house, Sydney looks both elegant and classy in these shades of white and taupe. With a picturesque view behind her, the actress poses on a window sill wearing a flip-flop knee-high boot hybrid, shorts and a matching halter top, oversized sunglasses, and a textured bag.

Posing with a closed-eye pout, Sweeney dazzles in this black ensemble, showing off her cleavage. With a sparkly collar and sparkling eye makeup, the actress oozes confidence in the image.

While attending Variety's 2023 Power of Young Hollywood event, honoree Sweeney was one of the publication's choices for the most promising emerging talent in show business. The starlet wore a black leather peplum corset paired with a matching black skirt with a slit. She paired the edgy and sweet look with a cat eye, sparkling nude lip, and tons of jewelry on her ears and fingers.

For her cover shoot for the Spanish magazine S Moda, Sweeney sits herself up on some grass in a picturesque landscape while wearing an oversized blazer and tights. With the blazer open, we see that she has nothing on underneath. Paired with her natural-looking hair down, the actress looks stunning as a natural beauty.

Basking in the light, the sparkling bra underneath Sweeney's Miu Miu dress reflects onto her face. The stunning beauty evokes classic elegance in the black-and-white images while showing off her figure.