Christy Martin Defends Sydney Sweeney Amid Fierce Criticism
UPDATE: Sydney Sweeney is under fire as criticism over her performance in the biopic Christy escalates, prompting a passionate defense from boxing champion Christy Martin. The backlash intensified after actress Ruby Rose publicly lambasted Sweeney, claiming she “ruined the film” and accusing her of not representing the LGBTQ+ community authentically.
In an urgent response, Martin took to Instagram to express her support for Sweeney, stating, “I’ve always been a fighter. My life reflected that in every way and now I fight for others.” She fiercely defended Sweeney, declaring, “She worked her ass off for this film and for me.” Martin emphasized their friendship, calling Sweeney “my friend and ally.”
“The past few days I have seen some people attack my friend Sydney Sweeney,” Martin stated on Instagram.
Rose’s criticism came after she revealed that she had once been attached to play a role in the film, which dramatizes Martin’s life story. She expressed disappointment, stating that the original script was “incredible” and “life-changing.” Rose also commented on Sweeney’s political affiliations, claiming, “None of ‘the people’ want to see someone who hates them, parading around pretending to be us.”
This controversy follows previous scrutiny of Sweeney’s family party photos from 2022 and her involvement in a controversial American Eagle advertisement that received praise from former President Donald Trump. Sweeney has previously addressed these issues, stating they were “misinterpretations” and dismissing reports about the advertisement as “all made up.”
The film Christy has struggled at the box office since its release, earning just $1.3 million during its opening weekend, which translates to a disappointing average of $600 per screen across approximately 2,184 theaters. The film currently holds a 65 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In response to the unfolding drama, Sweeney shared her own message on Instagram, stating, “If Christy gave even one woman the courage to take her first step toward safety, then we will have succeeded.” She described her role in this film as the “most impactful project of my life.”
At the Toronto International Film Festival, Martin previously praised Sweeney’s performance, declaring, “I think it’s awesome,” when asked about her portrayal.
As this story continues to develop, the entertainment world is watching closely. With strong emotions on both sides and a divided audience, the future of Christy and its cast remains uncertain. Sweeney’s supporters are rallying to defend her, while critics are vocal about their discontent. What happens next in this unfolding drama could shape the narrative around this biopic and its stars.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation evolves.
