Sydney Sweeney Shuts Down Claims of Being "Objectified" in 'Angry' Music Video

Sydney Sweeney has stepped up to bat against accusations of being "objectified" in The Rolling Stones' music video for the single 'Angry.' Damon Albarn, not one to mince words, had previously thrown shade at the Stones, labelling their involvement with Hackney as "nonsense" and taking a swipe at the allegedly objectifying portrayal of Sweeney in the video.

"I listened to their new song and watched this horrible music video showing them at different stages of their lives on billboards," Albarn expressed to French magazine Les Inrockuptibles. "And this young woman objectified. What the hell is this? There’s something completely disconnected."

In response, Sweeney has fired back, saying "I felt hot." "I picked my own outfit out of racks and racks of clothes. I felt so good in it." For Sweeney, expressing her sexuality is a form of empowerment. "One of the questions I get is, ‘Are you a feminist?’ I find empowerment through embracing the body that I have. That’s sexy and strong, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it."

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Despite the controversy, Sweeney found the experience of being in a Stones video "cool and iconic." She expressed, "I felt so good. All the moves, everything I was doing was all freestyle. I mean, who else gets to roll around on the top of a convertible driving down Sunset Boulevard with police escorts?"

Shifting gears, The Rolling Stones recently dropped the video for 'Mess It Up,' featuring British actor Nicholas Hoult, renowned for his roles in Skins, Renfield, the X-Men films, The Favourite, and more. Last Friday, Mick Jagger and company treated fans to a special new live edition of 'Hackney Diamonds,' showcasing performances from the album's launch event in New York.