India, Dec. 7 -- Sydney Sweeney opened up about her American Eagle denim ad, which was released on July 23 this year. In her latest interaction with People magazine, the Anyone But You actress said her silence regarding the backlash her commercial has faced encouraged "hate and divisiveness". Ahead of The Housemaid's release, Sweeney combated negative views that some people connected to the denim campaign.

Sydney Sweeney told People that she did the commercial out of admiration for jeans and American Eagle. "I was honestly surprised by the reaction. I did it because I love the jeans and the brand," Sweeney said.

"I don't support the views some people chose to connect to the campaign. Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just...