US EditionWhy Sydney Sweeney Says She "Loved" Grueling Workouts for Christy Martin Role
Sydney Sweeney gained over 30 pounds and trained multiple times daily with specialists to authentically depict boxer Christy Martin's career and personal challenges.
- The film Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney as boxer Christy Martin, premiered on September 5, 2025, at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The film chronicles Martin's rise in 1990s boxing and her battle with domestic abuse, inspired by her life as a trailblazer from West Virginia.
- Sweeney underwent over three months of intense training with boxing, weight, and nutrition coaches, gaining 30 pounds and adopting a diet heavy in Chick-fil-A and milkshakes.
- Following the premiere, Sweeney expressed how meaningful it was to fully step into the role of such a formidable woman, as the film was met with a standing ovation and generated Oscar buzz.
- The film's release on November 7 aims to inspire audiences, emphasizing Martin's strength and hope to give others confidence to pursue their dreams.
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Sydney Sweeney says ‘a lot of Chick-fil-A’ and milkshakes fueled dramatic transformation for boxer role
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sydney Sweeney shared some of the secrets behind her dramatic transformation for her role as legendary boxer Christy Martin in the new movie “Christy.” During a Q&A session after the film’s premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday, the 27-year-old actress, who gained more than 30 pounds to play Martin, detailed how her preparations included intense physical training and…
Sydney Sweeney says 'a lot of Chick-fil-A' and milkshakes fueled dramatic transformation for boxer role
Sydney Sweeney's dramatic physical transformation that included lots of Chick-fil-A, milkshakes and intense boxing training helped her embody legendary boxer Christy Martin in the new movie "Christy."
Sydney Sweeney's Preparation to Play Female Boxer Christy Martin Involved Eating Milkshakes and 'a Lot of Chick-fil-A'
Sweeney added that her diet for the movie 'Christy' consisted of "a lot of Smucker's, a lot of milkshakes, a lot of protein shakes"Michael Loccisano/Getty; Justin Sullivan/Getty Sydney Sweeney; Chick-fil-ANEED TO KNOWSydney Sweeney, speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival, revealed she consumed a diet of Chick-fil-A and milkshakes to portray boxer Christy Martin"It was incredible being able to completely embody such a powerful woman…
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