Who is Trent Sweeney? All about Sydney’s brother as he jokes about ‘good jeans’ following American Eagle controversy

Trent Sweeney, the younger brother of Sydney Sweeney, has gained spotlight for mocking the controversy surrounding his sister’s American Eagle jeans ad campaign.

In his latest Instagram post, Trent Sweeney, who is a certified U.S. Air Force sergeant, posted his certificate on his stories, along with the caption, “it’s them good jeans,” a subtle nod to the viral controversy surrounding the brand.

The campaign by American Eagle featured the actress delivering a pun on the words “genes” and “jeans,” where she stares into the camera and says, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.”

Ever since its release, the ad has received widespread backlash online, with some saying it promoted eugenic ideas such as white supremacy. Others called the ad was hypersexualised. However, it was later taken down by the company. The incident has sparked an interest in the life of Sweeney’s younger brother.

All we know about Sydney Sweeney's brother Trent Sweeney

Born in Washington, USA, Trent Sweeney is known for Drifting, The Opium Eater (2010) and Norman (2010).

According to People magazine, Sydney and her brother, Trent, were raised in a small, lakeside town on the Washington-Idaho border, by their parents, Lisa and Steven Sweeney. Their mother worked as a criminal defense attorney, and father was in hospitality.

Their family moved to L.A. for her acting career. During that time she was 13 years old. Trent also had an experience of working in the film industry as a kid but he eventually took a different path. In April 2020, he left for military training. Sweeney took to her Instagram that time and wrote:

“my little bro leaves for basic training tomorrow. wishing you luck bud when the going gets tough just remember your sister is tougher than you.”

In August 2020, Trent announced that he has completed his training, officially becoming a part of the United States Air Force. His Instagram bio also described him as a Twitch streamer. Trent reportedly studied at Gonzaga University in Spokane.

He is also an avid dog lover. He has constantly posted about his dogs - Rango and Kovu on Instagram. He also shared a post about his dog, Bree whom he lost in 2023. Sharing the picture, he wrote:

“Last week my dog Bree was put down, I’ll miss you girl. Better catch me some squirrels in doggy heaven.”

The 25-year-old shares a loving and deep bond with his family, including his sister Sydney Sweeney. The brother-sister duo often keep cheering one another on their social media posts.

He is her strong supporter. His Instagram posts includes promotions for his sister’s projects. He recently attended the European premiere of "Echo Valley” with his sister on June 10, 2025. He was also spotted in 2018 with the actress; at the premiere of Netflix's Everything Suck!. Despite their different career paths, their bond remains strong.

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