After Air Force Promotion, Sydney Sweeney’s Brother Makes ‘Good Jeans’ Joke and Puts Denim Drama in the Rearview

Trent Sweeney, brother of Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, marked his recent promotion to Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force with a cheeky Instagram post reading: “It’s them good jeans” (people.com, cinemablend.com, nypost.com). The playful remark subtly referenced the recent American Eagle campaign featuring his sister with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” — a pun swapping genes for jeans — which sparked online debate over perceived innuendo and political undertones.

American Eagle quickly denied any hidden meanings, clarifying the campaign was about confidence and denim, not politics or sensitive issues (theguardian.com, thedailybeast.com). Still, the ad became a flashpoint for cultural commentary, with high-profile figures like former President Donald Trump weighing in, boosting the campaign’s visibility (businessinsider.com).

With one lighthearted post, Trent managed to soften the tone of the controversy, showing the family can take the criticism in stride — and maybe even turn it into a marketing win.