In a world where body positivity and celebrity scrutiny collide, Sydney Sweeney finds herself at the center of a media storm once again. Recently, she showcased her stunning figure in a daring bikini during a lake day at her luxurious Florida home, setting the stage for some serious social media buzz. But wait—while she flaunted those bombshell curves and toned abs, she also drew the ire of trolls eager to critique her body. It’s as if the internet has become a virtual panel of judges, ready to hand out scores for everything from swimwear choices to perceived winter weight gain. Is it any wonder that the conversation around celebrity bodies often straddles the line between admiration and harsh judgment? In a time when we should be celebrating individuality, why do we still have so many voices chiming in—often negatively—about how someone looks in a bikini? Join me as we dive into the latest on Sydney’s sizzling summer snaps, the commentary they sparked, and the larger conversation about body image in the spotlight.
Sydney Sweeney has been body-shamed as users comment on her latest swimwear snaps. The actress, 27, went for a jet-ski ride before the New Year, showing off her bombshell curves in a teeny bikini as she enjoyed a lake day. Photographed with friends and at the $13.5 million Florida home she purchased last year, Sydney sizzled with a reminder of her toned abs and shapely bust, but she still wound up trolled. The White Lotus star, who made December 2024 headlines for sharing body-shaming remarks she’s received, landed herself even more, although the user saying that Sydney had gained “winter weight” received both upvotes and downvotes.
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Scroll for the photos. Modeling a cupped brown bikini that clung to her every curve, Sydney lifted her white shirt in one photo, removing her top and displaying everything from her sculpted stomach to her fierce cleavage. Looking fit and healthy as she soaked up the East Coast sunshine, the A-lister sizzled in a cupped bra top and matching briefs, flashing her trim hips while reminding fans of her killer legs. She even flashed her peachy backside in some snaps, revealing a slight thong design on her bottoms.
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Rocking stringy briefs that further drew the eye to her midriff, Sydney added shades, completing her look with her wavy blonde locks worn down. The actress, who has packed on muscle to shoot a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, earned praise from some users on The Daily Mail, but many of the most-liked comments appeared bitter.
Over 290 fans agreed when one user said: “She’s got an okay body but I never understood the attraction. She’s an average actress with average looks.” Another, meanwhile, wrote: “She’s just a regular girl who has the opportunity of professional hair, makeup, fashion, and photography on her side for work.”
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Over 50 fans upvoted a comment reading: “She’s put on her winter weight,” although the shaming remark also gained over 40 downvotes.
Sydney Sweeney wrapped up 2024 with a headline-making Instagram share, one addressing the level of body-shaming she’s been subject to. She then offered a further clap-back, posting a topless, open jacket update while promoting the Miu Miu designer she’s signed to.
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On December 18, 2024, Sydney Sweeney gained over 4 million likes for posing from an NYC roof terrace while going shirtless beneath an open cardigan. Flashing hints of her bare chest, the blonde leaned back, wearing jeans and sneakers as she tagged Miu Miu.
The post quickly caught a like and heart-eye emoji from socialite and reality star, Paris Hilton.
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