Sydney Sweeney is stepping into uncharted territory with her latest role as pioneering boxer Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy, directed by David Michôd. Best known for her roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus, Sweeney sheds her glamorous image to portray the gritty, trailblazing athlete who helped bring women’s boxing into the spotlight during the 1990s.
A newly released still from the film has gone viral, revealing Sweeney in full transformation—mouthguard clenched, boxing gloves on, clad in a white tank top and shorts, with dark curly hair framing her intense expression. The dramatic look has drawn comparisons to transformative performances by stars like Robert Pattinson, with one fan writing, “She’s going that Rob Pattinson pretty-to-pro route.”
Social media buzz has been electric, with fans praising Sweeney’s commitment. “I see the future Oscar winner,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter), while another quipped, “From lace to leather gloves. Sydney’s switching lanes and I’m here for it.”
Christy is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September and also stars Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ben Foster, and Ethan Embry. The film chronicles the true story of Christy Martin—nicknamed “the coal miner’s daughter”—from substitute teacher to boxing sensation, and later, a survivor of domestic violence.
