10 h. ago The most dramatic celebrity film transformations: From Christian Bale's extreme 62lbs weight loss to Cillian Murphy's 'one almond a day diet' and Charlize Theron's doughnut binge

Sydney Sweeney has left her quintessential blonde and busty physique behind in her latest film, transforming into Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming biopic.

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65 h. ago Sydney Sweeney gets defended by Christy Martin after Ruby Rose 'cretin' attack over 'ruining' biopic

The Orange is the New Black alum strongly objected to the casting of the 27-year-old registered Republican and claimed lesbians like herself stayed home from the cinema out of protest

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3 d. ago Boxer Christy Martin calls Sydney Sweeney ‘an ally’ after Ruby Rose’s brutal biopic criticism

Australian actor Rose branded Sweeney a ‘cretin’ and said she ‘ruined the film’

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3 d. ago Sydney Sweeney defended by Christy Martin after Ruby Rose’s brutal biopic criticism

Australian actor Rose branded Sweeney a ‘cretin’ and said she ‘ruined the film’

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4 d. ago Sydney Sweeney's movie flop sparks cruel remark about her body from plus

The film sees Sydney, 28, playing Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin, a role that's a total departure from her sexy blonde bombshell image.

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5 d. ago Sydney Sweeney is branded a 'cretin' in blistering attack by Orange is the New Black star

Orange is the New Black star Ruby Rose has slammed Sydney Sweeney for playing queer boxer Christy Martin in the new biopic which was received badly at box office

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5 d. ago Ruby Rose brands Sydney Sweeney a ‘cretin’ after losing out on Christy Martin role

Australian actor claims she was originally attached to play boxer Christy Martin

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5 d. ago Republican poster girl Sydney Sweeney is attacked by Ruby Rose who says star 'hates gay people' and 'ruined' flop boxing biopic

Following the movie's release over the weekend, the lacklustre reception - including one of the lowest ever domestic openings for a wide release - has set tongues wagging

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5 d. ago Sydney Sweeney is branded a 'cretin' in blistering attack by Ruby Rose

Following the movie's release over the weekend, the lacklustre reception - including one of the lowest ever domestic openings for a wide release - has set tongues wagging

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5 d. ago Sydney Sweeney breaks silence after boxing biopic Christy becomes one of the biggest box office bombs ever

‘Euphoria’ star leads biopic as female boxing legend Christy Martin

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5 d. ago Sydney Sweeney addresses boxing movie box office bomb: ‘We don’t always just make art for numbers’

Fact-based drama Christy suffers historically bad opening weekend in latest string of commercial disappointments for rising starSydney Sweeney is taking the dismal box office performance of Christy, the R-rated biographical drama in which she plays trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, in her stride.The film, directed by David Michôd, opened to $1.3m this weekend, making for one of the worst US starts ever for a movie opening in more than 2,000 theaters. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Sydney Sweeney addresses US box office bomb for boxing movie: ‘We don’t always just make art for numbers’

Fact-based drama Christy suffers historically bad opening weekend in latest commercial disappointment for starSydney Sweeney is taking the dismal box office performance of Christy, the R-rated biographical drama in which she plays trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, in her stride.The film, directed by David Michôd, opened to $1.3m this weekend, making for one of the worst US starts ever for a movie opening in more than 2,000 theaters. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘I can’t control how others perceive me’: Sydney Sweeney on boxing, weight gain and her flair for controversy

She ignited a culture war with a jeans advert. Now she has delivered a knockout performance as boxer Christy Martin. Sweeney talks about taking punches in the ring – and in the mediaThere was much blood and sweat – but few tears – involved in Sydney Sweeney’s transformation into Christy Martin. David Michôd’s biopic of the trailblazing fighter, who hauled women’s boxing into the US mainstream in the mid-1990s, spends much of its runtime recreating Martin’s real-life fights. And she doesn’t always win. I left the screening wondering if I had genuinely just seen Sweeney – whose acclaimed acting career, canny commercial ventures and unwitting contributions to the online outrage cycle have combined to make her one of the world’s most famous women – being mercilessly and repeatedly punched in the head. Turns out I had.“Oh yeah, they were all real. Every fight that you see, we’re hitting each other,” says the 28-year-old cheerily. “I had concussions, there were some bloody noses.” Were th...

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1 week ago Stunning Sydney Sweeney ready for 'serious' boxing bout after Christy Martin biopic

Sydney Sweeney has said she would be open to a charity boxing bout after training up for her new film Christy, in which she plays the first female boxing world champion

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1 week ago Sydney Sweeney to become REAL boxer? Hollywood star 'serious' about surprise fight plans

Actress Sydney Sweeney has been speaking about potentially entering the ring after starring as boxer Christy Martin in her latest film, having revealed she'd love to do a charity bout

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2 w. ago Braless Sydney Sweeney looks incredible in sheer silver dress before fighting back tears during emotional awards speech

SYDNEY Sweeney oozed sexy sophistication in a sheer silver dress which clung to her curves as she stepped out in California. The White Lotus actress, 28, went braless under her figure-hugging attire, which featured a floor-skimming hemline and elbow-length sleeves. The stunning see-through fabric gave a glimpse at her toned figure and Sydney kept the...

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4 w. ago Sydney Sweeney got ‘a few concussions’ filming boxer Christy Martin’s biopic

Sydney Sweeney sustained "a few concussions" while filming the Christy Martin biopic, the film’s producer Kerry Kohansky-Roberts revealed at the BFI London Film Festival premiere at the Royal Festival Hall.

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4 w. ago ‘You’re telling their truth’: Sydney Sweeney on playing boxer Christy Martin

“You have to make sure you’re telling their truth — you’re a vessel for them,” Sydney Sweeney told The Independent about the pressure of portraying real-life boxer Christy Martin. (17 October)

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