India, Sept. 15 -- Actor Sydney Sweeney is facing backlash for an advertisement all over again. After the American Eagle ad controversy, the actor has now starred in an advertisement for sports trading app Novig, appearing almost naked. It was met with criticism, with many athletes and commentators calling it out for accused of sexualising women's sports. The actor has now responded to the backlash.

The ad features the Euphoria star appearing to be nude with various sports equipment. She posed naked while using items like footballs, basketballs, hockey pads, and tennis racquets to cover herself.

Amid widespread criticism for the ad, Sydney defended it on her Instagram stories. On Monday, the actor shared a nude image of herself from the...