Sydney Sweeney’s Jaw-Dropping Transformation in ‘Christy’ Biopic Stuns TIFF

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Sydney Sweeney, the 27-year-old star of HBO’s ‘Euphoria,’ has undergone a remarkable transformation for her upcoming biopic ‘Christy,’ and it’s safe to say that she’s completely unrecognizable. The actress gained over 30 pounds to play boxing icon Christy Martin, and the result is nothing short of stunning. Sweeney’s physical transformation was on full display at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where she walked the red carpet in a daring pale pink gown and plunging neckline.

But what’s even more impressive than Sweeney’s physical transformation is her commitment to the role. She trained for over three months, with her fitness routine including boxing and weightlifting for several hours a day. She also worked closely with a nutritionist, packing on between 30 and 35 pounds to accurately portray Martin’s physique. And, in a bold move, Sweeney refused to use a stunt double for the role, walking away from fight scenes with bruises and concussions during filming.

The biopic, which made its world debut on Friday, tells the story of Martin’s life, including her rise to fame as a boxer and her struggles with her personal life. Martin became one of America’s most successful female boxers of the 1990s after taking on Deirdre Gogarty in front of a sold-out crowd at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand in March 1996. She also became the first female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, with her photo featured with the headline, ‘The Lady Is a Champ.’

However, Martin’s success was almost cut short when her manager-turned-husband, James, stabbed her several times and shot her in the chest at their Apopka, Fla., home in 2010. Martin survived the near-death experience, and James was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The boxer later came out as gay and married Lisa Holewyne in 2017.

Sweeney’s performance in ‘Christy’ is already generating Oscar buzz, with some outlets noting her physical transformation and comparing her to stars in boxing classics like Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky’ (1976), Robert De Niro in ‘Raging Bull’ (1980), and Hilary Swank in ‘Million Dollar Baby’ (2004). If she lands a nomination, it’ll be Sweeney’s first Oscar nod.

It’s worth noting that Sweeney has been making headlines recently for her controversial American Eagle ad, ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.’ Using ‘jeans’ as a double entendre, Sweeney says, ‘Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.’ Critics accused the brand of using a hint of eugenics, which the National Institute of Health describes as ‘the use of selective breeding to improve the human race,’ to describe the blond-haired, blue-eyed star with its wordplay.

Despite the drama, American Eagle’s stock soared nearly 30% higher on Thursday, with executives telling Wall Street analysts that Sweeney brought in record traffic and unprecedented new customers. And, as for Sweeney, she’s clearly focused on her latest project, telling Vanity Fair that she’s ‘there to support my movie and the people involved in making it, and I’m not there to talk about jeans.’

In conclusion, Sydney Sweeney’s transformation in ‘Christy’ is a testament to her dedication to her craft, and it’s clear that she’s poured her heart and soul into this role. With her performance generating Oscar buzz and her latest project making waves at TIFF, it’s safe to say that Sweeney is on the rise.

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Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Vanity Fair
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