‘Butterface’ Comment About Sydney Sweeney Backfires on Political Analyst
Self-proclaimed political analyst Rachel Bitecofer is facing fierce backlash online after referring to actress Sydney Sweeney as a “butterface who looks great in jeans” in a recent social media post—an insult that many called sexist, petty, and hypocritical.
The term “butterface”—slang for someone with an attractive body but an unattractive face—was widely condemned by users who quickly jumped to Sweeney’s defense. The actress, known for her roles in Euphoria and a recent American Eagle campaign, became the unexpected target of the controversial remark.
Critics weren’t shy in calling out the irony of the attack. “Remarkable how the so-called defenders of women are the first to tear other women down,” one user wrote. Others labeled Bitecofer “jealous” and accused her of weaponizing appearance in a way that undercuts her own political messaging.
Another comment summed up the prevailing sentiment: “Women who bash other women online over looks or politics are the lowest of the low.”
Despite being framed as a critique, Bitecofer’s comment has now sparked a broader conversation—about hypocrisy, internet feminism, and how quickly political pundits can go from voice to villain.