‘Fake outrage': Online backlash to Sydney Sweeney ad is overblown
'American Eagle stock is up more than 11 per cent since last Wednesday, with a notable spike the day that the commercial actually was released,' Ms Schofield told Sky News host Rita Panahi.
'This internet outrage is fake … I just don't believe the outrage over this.
'It's a pretty blonde girl with a nice set of dirty pillows in some great jeans.'
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