Sophie Cunningham Defends Sydney Sweeney Over Novig Ad

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is backing actress Sydney Sweeney as critics attack the latest Novig sports betting ad featuring the Euphoria star. Cunningham, who plays for the Indiana Fever, addressed the controversy during an appearance on the No Hesitation podcast. She said Sweeney’s ad may not be her personal taste, but argued that the actress has every right to take the job and make her money. “I have so many takes. But first of all, does she even gamble on sports? It’s so unauthentic. Am I surprised how she represented the brand? That’s what she made her whole career off. Don’t get me wrong, I like her,” Cunningham said. The WNBA player said she respects Sweeney for refusing to bend to critics. “She sticks to her guns, and she does her thing, and she’s her. Props to her. Do I like it? Like that particular ad? Not really. I think it’s like, what are we doing? But again, I’m not surprised. That’s what she’s known for. She’s making her money. Go do your thing, sis,” Cunningham said. Cunningham questioned why some women reacted with anger. She said the commercial uses a familiar formula for a gambling brand: sports, men, and a barely clothed celebrity. “But why are girls mad? That i...