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Sydney Sweeney She plays the role of legendary boxer Christy Martin in the new movie “Christy”, sharing some of the secrets behind her dramatic transformation.
After the film’s premiere, the 27-year-old actress received over 30 pounds of playing Martin in a Q&A session after its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), detailing how her preparations include intense physical exercise and egg cakes and milkshakes in the diet.
“I have been training for two or three months [filming]. I have a boxing coach,” she said In the video Share on social media. “I have a weight trainer, I have a nutritionist. I get three trainings a day a day. Then when I was shooting, I got training too.”
Director David Michôd added: “And there are a lot of Chick-fil-As.”
Sydney Sweeney is unrecognizable as she guides famous athletes for her upcoming role
Sydney Sweeney revealed that she played “Many Chicken” in the new movie “Christy”. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images; Justin Sullivan/Getty)
“A lot of eggs, a lot of them,” Sweeney agreed. “A lot of cream shakes, a lot of milk shakes, a lot of protein shakes.”
“But it’s incredible to be able to fully embody such a strong woman,” she added. “I feel stronger. It’s really encouraging.”
“Christy” tells the story of Martin nicknamed “The Daughter of a Coal Miner,” who rose from the small town of West Virginia to become one of the most well-known female boxers of the 1990s.
Movie It also explores the troubles of Martin with her boxing coach and husband, Jim Martin (Ben Foster). Their marriage involves interdependence, substance abuse, financial scandals, and physical and psychological violence. Martin’s story is also one of the survivals, as Jim nearly escaped her life after trying to murder her in 2010.
Sweeney gained 30 pounds as legendary boxer Christy Martin. (Provided by Tiff)
Sweeney had previously shared her time with Martin, who visited her on the scene and encouraged her in the fight scene.
Sweeney tore up while reflecting while standing next to the stage next to Martin at the Princess Theatre on Friday Former champion.
“Thank you for helping us spread Christie’s story and awareness because you can tell she is such a special and incredible human being,” Sweeney said. “Her story deserves to be told.”
“You are so inspiring that it’s a dream to be able to keep her around me in the process,” the “Euphoric” star told Martin when he became emotional about Martin. “But it was also scary at that time because you thought, ‘Oh my god, we’re doing this in front of her,’ I’m not sure.”
She added: “I mean, she’s the greatest boxer in the whole world and I have to do hooks and hits and I thought, ‘I wish I did it right.’ “As an actor, one, it’s a dream come true. ”
Martin and Sweeney walked the red carpet together at Tiff. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
When Martin spoke during the Q&A session, she praised Sweeney for capturing both sides of her personality.
“Boxer Christie is just a character, very exaggerated and very conceited, but that’s not who I am,” Martin explained. Hollywood Reporter. “I’m actually very shy and reserved.”
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“There are these two different parts of my character, and that’s why Sydney Sweeney does this great job,” she continued. “She has to be a completely different person that no one of you expected. She’s not beautiful, sexy Sydney. She’s the tough and solid Christie in this movie.”
After his ex-husband tried his best for a lifetime, Martin became an inspiring speaker and founded the nonprofit Christie champion, which supports survivors of domestic violence.
In a 2003 battle, filmed by Martin and Laila Ali. Chris Graythen/Getty Images Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Martin told the crowd that she hopes her story will inspire others, and the film will give them the confidence to pursue their dreams.
“I made a deal with God from the hospital: If I were to let me live, I would help as many people as possible,” Martin said of her recovery after the attack. “I hope this movie can do that. If the daughter of a coal miner is from a small town of 500 people in southern West Virginia, anyone could do it.”
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Christy” was applauded after the premiere.
Based on critics’ praise and “immediately aroused the Oscar buzz.” Associated Press.
Sweeney had previously said she would not comment on her controversial American Eagle “Great Jeans” campaign. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Before Tiff, Sweeney said she Will not comment Controversy about her American Eagle “Great Jeans” movement.
Her Tiff appearance marks a rebound in her first public outing since the ad campaign was released in July.
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Sweeney said in an interview with Vanity Fair, which was published earlier this week that she would close any questions about the campaign.
“I’m there to support my films and people who are involved in the production. I’m not there to talk about jeans,” the “White Lotus” star said. “The movie is about Christie, and that’s what I’m going to talk about.”
