Popularly known for her role as Cassie in the teen drama show Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney‘s latest film dropped its trailer. Based on the life of Christy Martin, Sweeney physically transformed for her role as ‘Christy’. Caught amid several controversies, from her bath water soap to American Eagle jeans, Sweeney is not a stranger to attention.
Taking on the role of the trailblazing boxer who defied gender norms in the 1990s, ‘Christy’ has received endless praise from fans. Directed by David Michôd, the film also stars Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Chad L. Coleman, and Tony Cavalero.
Sydney as Christy – Online reactions
Taking to Instagram, Martin shared the trailer with the caption, “Her talent, passion, and dedication to her craft are unmatched, and I couldn’t ask for a more amazing artist to portray me.” While several fans online praised her performance and others called it one of her best performances ever, Internet reactions were a complete mix.
While several netizens lauded her transformation, a user opined on X (formerly Twitter). “I see nothing but funny wigs and poor acting.” Perplexed by her range of characters she has played so far, the internet reacted, “Sydney Sweeney acting as a boxer is the last thing I’d have expected her to do.” With the movie expected to release in November, a user commented under a movie discussion thread, “This one’s gonna pack a punch, can’t wait to see her in the ring.”
“She did not look convincing at all,” opined a user on X. “This is an extremely important role for her acting career,” speculated a netizen, pointing out the similarity of other actors who shot to fame after a biopic. Commenting on her changed image, a user wrote, “She is definitely unrecognizable. I really couldn’t remember if I was thinking of the same person from Euphoria.”
Who is Christy Martin?
A brunette Sydney Sweeney was probably not what fans were expecting after her viral American Eagle jeans campaign. Portraying ‘The Coal Miner’s Daughter’, Christy Martin is known for her grit and determination. Now a motivational speaker, Martin was born in a family of coal miners in West Virginia.
Sporty since she was young, she found great interest in baseball and basketball. A Style report revealed that Christy entered the boxing rink for the first time, not to win a match, but to win a dare. After winning her first fight, she began her career after signing up for Toughwoman contests and began training with coach Jim Martin, whom she later married.
However, it was not all happy moments. She accused him of emotional and physical abuse. In her memoir, Fighting for Survival, Christy called the relationship toxic, only marrying him out of convenience, despite her sexuality. She also survived a deadly attack when he stabbed and shot at her multiple times.