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Sydney Sweeney promoted her lingerie line by placing bras on the Hollywood Sign.
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Officials say the stunt lacked required permission from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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The actress could face trespassing or vandalism charges under local regulations.
Actress Sydney Sweeney is facing possible legal trouble after a promotional stunt involving the Hollywood Sign drew objections from local authorities.
According to reports, Sweeney and a production crew climbed the hillside near the iconic landmark and strung bras across the sign as part of a campaign for her new lingerie line. The scene was filmed at night and later circulated online, quickly gaining attention.
Sydney Sweeney snuck up an L.A. mountain, climbed the iconic HOLLYWOOD Sign, and laced it with bras -- and she may have gotten in trouble with the law. 😳
Details: https://t.co/nM4NvOQNac pic.twitter.com/CF92E4U66IWhile the production team reportedly obtained a filming permit from FilmLA, officials said that permission was not granted by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which owns the intellectual property rights and controls access to the Hollywood Sign.
In a letter sent to the production company, the Chamber stated that no license or approval had been issued for the commercial use of the sign. Authorities emphasized that the Hollywood Sign is not open to the public and cannot be climbed or altered for promotional purposes.
Because the stunt involved physical contact with the landmark, Sweeney and those involved could potentially face charges related to criminal trespassing or vandalism.
Sources said the campaign was intended to promote Sweeney’s lingerie brand, which has attracted major investment and media interest. However, officials maintain that commercial activity at the Hollywood Sign requires strict authorization.
The incident has reignited discussion about the protection of historic landmarks in Los Angeles and the rules surrounding their use in advertising and entertainment projects.
As of now, no formal charges have been announced, but the matter remains under review by city authorities and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.