Celebs' Ad Regret: Mary J. Blige, Sydney Sweeney

0:00On April 23rd, Mary J. Blige is opening up about regretting that old Burger King commercial she did years back. She calls it a big mistake that changed how people around her saw her. After the ad dropped, folks close to her started treating her like she had some kind of contagious issue. It hit her hard and taught her a tough lesson about who she can really trust in this industry. She's not alone in catching heat for ads like that. Last summer, Sydney Sweeney faced major backlash over her American eagle gene spot with some accusing it of pushing racist vibes and she said the hate totally caught her off guard. Burger King stepped up with an apology for even airing the unfinished version of Mary's ad. They pulled it completely before it could go any further. These stories show how one endorsement can flip the script on a celeb's inner circle and public image overnight, leaving lasting scars. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates.