Some critics of the ad campaign claim it promotes eugenics, a "scientifically inaccurate theory that humans can be improved through selective breeding of populations," according to the National Human Genome Research Institute.
The Euphoria actress, who has not commented publicly on her voter registration, came under fire recently for her "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" ad campaign for American Eagle.
Reached for comment, American Eagle directed ABC News to its statement Friday on social media, in which it said the ad campaign is about "jeans."
ABC News' Anastasia E. Williams contributed to this report.