Sydney Sweeney: From Glamour Icon to Fighter Who Will Knock You Out

We’re used to seeing Sydney Sweeney as bold, beautiful, and passionate characters — her roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You captivated audiences with their sensuality and drama.

We’re used to seeing Sydney Sweeney as bold, beautiful, and passionate characters — her roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You captivated audiences with their sensuality and drama. But now, Sweeney is decisively shedding her bohemian beauty image and stepping into the ring — literally. In the upcoming biopic Christy, the actress transforms into the legendary female boxer Christy Martin — and without exaggeration, this is her most powerful and physically demanding project to date.

The first images have surfaced online: Sydney wearing boxing gloves, with a muscular torso and a look that reveals strength forged through hardship. It’s almost impossible to recognize the glossy magazine actress in this woman. One fan wrote, “This transformation is on par with Charlize Theron in Monster.” And it’s no coincidence — Sweeney’s immersion in the role was total, both physically and emotionally.

She underwent months of grueling training, changed her diet, and, in her own words, couldn’t fit into any of her usual jeans: “I usually wear size 23, and I was wearing size 27. My boobs got bigger. And my butt got huge. It was crazy! But I felt incredibly strong. Just insanely strong,” the actress shared with W Magazine.

Christy Martin is an almost mythical figure. In the ’90s, she broke through the male-dominated world of boxing, becoming a champion and the face of women’s boxing in the U.S. But behind her victories lay personal tragedies: domestic abuse, addiction struggles, and even a near-fatal assassination attempt. This is not just a story about fists and titles — it’s a story of survival, pain, strength, and ultimately, triumph.

The film, directed by David Michôd and co-produced by Sweeney herself, also involves Christy Martin directly. It’s not just an artistic interpretation — it’s a collaboration between two strong women, each of whom has fought her own battles in life.

For Sydney Sweeney, Christy could be a stepping stone to a new level in her career. Critics are already paying close attention, hinting at possible awards. But even if it’s not about the Oscars — the sheer courage of this project shows that Sweeney is moving beyond the image of a glossy magazine actress. She’s ready to be uncomfortable, strong, and unconventional. And that’s exactly what makes her even more captivating.