Actress Sydney Sweeney found herself at the centre of an unexpected political fashion debate this week, leading to a fiery online defence from her hairstylist.
The Viral Look That Sparked Debate
Sweeney's appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon quickly went viral, but not solely for her interview. Many social media users focused on her outfit, describing her fitted red dress and sleek blonde bob as reminiscent of a Republican or "MAGA" aesthetic. Comments ranged from calling it "fox news anchor realness" to noting she looks "more republican every day."
A Fashion Critic's Scathing Take
The online chatter caught the attention of media personality and self-described fashion critic Blakely Thornton. He offered a harsh critique of the look on social media. Thornton quipped that Sweeney and her team, whom he assumed were "white, Republican, self-hating gays," were committing to a deliberate style bit. He specifically criticized the hairstyle, asking why she would go on a late-night show looking like "Effie Trinket’s lost niece" and calling it "the stiffest wig this side of the Mississippi."
Hairstylist Glen Oropeza Fires Back
The criticism did not go unanswered. Sydney Sweeney's hairstylist, Glen "Coco" Oropeza, entered the comments section to defend his work and his client. According to screenshots shared by Thornton, Oropeza first clarified a key point: "Wasn't a wig," he allegedly wrote, adding, "but you can't get my girl's name out of your mouth. You're obsessed."
Oropeza's defence escalated from there. He challenged Thornton's critique directly, writing, "Stiff where? You're doing a lot ... Take a breath, diva." He accused the critic of spinning a narrative for clickbait due to "TIRED" content, concluding, "Imagine caring this much about a hairstyle you didn't create and a woman who doesn't know you exist. Goodnight."
The Aftermath and Deleted Comments
Blakely Thornton later shared an Instagram post with screenshots of the exchange, captioning it, "Watching Sydney's hairstylist crash out in the comments." Oropeza responded under that very post with a laughing emoji, writing, "'Crash out' is wild." The original comment thread that started the feud has since been deleted, but the screenshots continue to circulate, highlighting the intense scrutiny celebrity styles can face and the passionate professionals who stand behind them.
