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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Top female stars blast Sydney Sweeney for stripping down to sell sports betting

An advertising campaign starring American actor Sydney Sweeney has faced widespread backlash from female athletes who argue it sexualizes women in sports.

In the commercial for sports prediction market platform Novig, Sweeney appears with little or no clothing, strategically concealing parts of her body behind footballs and athletic apparel.

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