Sydney Sweeney’s Brother Marks Air Force Promotion with American Eagle-Themed Joke [WATCH]

Sydney Sweeney’s brother, Trent Sweeney, marked his promotion to U.S. Air Force staff sergeant with a playful nod to the denim-related controversy that recently surrounded his famous sister, as reported by Fox News.

Trent, 29, posted about his career milestone on Instagram this week, sharing an image of his promotion certificate with the caption, “It’s them good jeans.”

Who else knew that @sydney_sweeney brother @Trent_E_Sweeney was in the military serving in the Airforce? Apparently he was recently promoted to staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, and credited it to his good jeans. pic.twitter.com/mf7Zdhze8l

— Kagan.Dunlap (@Kagan_M_Dunlap) August 8, 2025

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The remark referenced the public debate over an American Eagle ad starring Euphoria and The White Lotus actress Sydney Sweeney.

Supporters reacted to Trent’s post with similar humor. Comments included, “The family jeans, congrats on the promotion,” “True American genes,” and “[S]Sgt with the good jeans.”

Sydney Sweeney’s brother makes cheeky ‘good jeans’ joke after his Air Force promotion

Even her brother got in on the fun!

“It’s them good jeans,” he shared with a certificate acknowledging his military promotion.

Trent’s playful nod to the denim controversy drew laughs from… pic.twitter.com/2GhWAIhwNp

— NWRain-Judi (@RYboating) August 9, 2025

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The lighthearted moment follows the resurgence of a 2023 Baskin-Robbins commercial featuring Sydney Sweeney. In the ad, she appeared with rainbow sorbet in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone topped with rainbow sprinkles and gummy bears.

The collaboration, first released in June, also included a signature drink made with sorbet, lemon-lime soda, and gummy bears.

Ready for the New Sydney Sweeney controversy?

She’s now in a Baskin Robbins ad pic.twitter.com/2srcYT1hQF

— TraderJill (Leigh) (@RealTraderJill) August 9, 2025

Fans revisiting the ice cream campaign made connections to her American Eagle ad, with one X user writing, “I love Sydney Sweeney and her good jeans and I love Baskin-Robbins ice cream.

You’re the best Sydney.” Another commented, “Let’s see who’s gonna get triggered by Sydney Sweeney’s new Baskin-Robbins ad.”

The American Eagle campaign drew backlash last month after Sweeney said in a promotional video, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color… My jeans are blue,” as the camera focused on her eyes.

Critics on social media claimed the comment evoked references to “eugenics” and “White supremacy.”

As a PROUD black man, I see nothing wrong with Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle parading her “good genes/jeans.”

Celebrating blue eyes and blonde hair isn’t “white supremacy.” Those are conventionally attractive, GOOD GENES. That doesn’t mean they’re the ONLY good genes. pic.twitter.com/FNfcpHuXZg

— Xaviaer DuRousseau (@XAVIAERD) July 28, 2025

Others defended Sweeney, including President Donald Trump, who praised her on Truth Social. “Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the ‘HOTTEST’ ad out there.

It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are ‘flying off the shelves,’” Trump wrote. “The tide has seriously turned — Being WOKE is for losers.”

American Eagle addressed the controversy on August 1, stating, “‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”

Representatives for Sydney Sweeney, Trent Sweeney, and Baskin-Robbins have not issued further comment.

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