Sydney Sweeney Premieres Boxer Christy Martin Biopic Toronto

Sydney Sweeney underwent an intense physical transformation to portray boxer Christy Martin in the biopic "Christy," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. To prepare, Sweeney gained over 30 pounds, trained multiple times daily with boxing coaches, weight trainers, and nutritionists, and followed a high-calorie diet including Chick-fil-A, milkshakes, and protein shakes. The film depicts Martin's rise as a 1990s boxing superstar and her survival of domestic abuse by her husband and coach, played by Ben Foster. Martin herself endorsed Sweeney's portrayal, praising the actor's ability to capture both her tough boxing persona and her reserved personality. The film received a standing ovation at its premiere, with Sweeney expressing honor and emotion at telling Martin's important story. "Christy" is set for a U.S. theatrical release on November 7, highlighting themes of misogyny, domestic violence, and sexual identity.