Golfer Defends Sweeney Amid Nude Ad Backlash

Pro golfer Charley Hull has stepped in to defend actress Sydney Sweeney amidst backlash over her controversial Novig advertisements. Sweeney faced significant criticism for her nude photoshoot, with some athletes and public figures alleging it contributed to the sexualization of women in sports.

Hull asserted that Sweeney was merely performing her job, which required making the advertisements sensual and marketable. She directly criticized those condemning Sweeney, pointing out that many of the accusers themselves post revealing photos in swimwear on social media platforms. Hull argued that judging Sweeney's professional work was unwarranted.

Further, Hull dismissed claims that Sweeney's ad negatively portrayed women in sports, noting that Sweeney was not presenting herself as an athlete. The golfer characterized the widespread criticism as excessive and disproportionate to the situation, suggesting that such debates were unnecessary.