Sydney Sweeney found herself at the center of an unexpected online debate after her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Fans and critics quickly took a notice of the 28-year-old star’s hairstyle, sparking discussions on social media.
The conversation intensified when internet personality Blakely Thornton described Sweeney’s hair as a “stiff wig” in an Instagram video.
He jokingly compared her look to a character from The Hunger Games and questioned the choices behind her styling.
The Euphoria actress’ longtime hairstylist Glen Oropeza responded directly to the criticism, defending his work, insisting that the actress was not wearing a wig and called out the exaggeration in the remarks.
Oropeza also questioned why such strong opinions were directed at a hairstyle created for a professional appearance.
However, he also wrote that critics were overreacting and reminded viewers that the actress got no personal connection with those making the comments.
While addressing the matter, Thornton replied and accepted that Oropeza was defending the Christy actress’ late at night and dismissed his messages as overly protective.
The back-and-forth quickly drew attention online, highlighting how even minor details like hair can become a viral topic.
Furthermore, the viral incident highlighted the intense backlash celebrities face in the digital age where every outfit, hairstyle and public appearance is closely examined which often leads to heated controversies.
Moreover, Sydney Sweeney hasn’t responded to the debate yet, but her hairstylist Glen has.
