Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney is currently going viral for her empowering response to trolls commenting on her body. In case you missed it, the 27-year-old actress underwent a major transformation to prepare for her role as Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic, where she portrays the former WBC female super welterweight champion who helped legitimize women in boxing.
LOOK: Sydney Sweeney's Major Transformation for Christy Martin Film
“Well, the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in the bushes, so here’s a little BTS from the film I’m working on right now,” she wrote in an Instagram post uploaded on October 16.
“Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman—a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon,” she added.
Naturally, there were mixed reactions to her transformation. While there was an overwhelming flow of positive comments from fans applauding her for taking such a bold leap in her career—some even speculating it might lead to an Oscar nomination—others, particularly men, couldn’t resist making negative remarks about her body.
Words like “frumpy,” “butterface,” and “tubby” were thrown around. Sydney, however, had no problem calling out these comments. She took screenshots of the remarks and compiled them into a short video uploaded on December 14. The video then transitioned into an impressive montage of her training for the role. Her rigorous regimen—which included flipping 100-pound truck tires, lifting weights, and boxing—showcased her dedication to the role and her sheer badassery.
The biopic is expected to be released in 2025 and will tell the true story of Christy’s hardships and her rise to fame as the most celebrated female boxer in the United States during the 1990s.
We can't wait to see Sydney absolutely crush this role!
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