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‘Christy’ Has Weak U.S. Debut as Sydney Sweeney’s Extreme Preparation Draws Focus

Sweeney now details rapid weight swings for the role, including reported injuries.

Overview

  • The boxing biopic opened in U.S. theaters on November 7 with about $1.3 million, ranking among the poorest debuts on record, with early scores around 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.3/10 on IMDb.
  • To portray Christy Martin, Sweeney trained intensively with Grant Roberts and Matt Baiamonte and gained roughly 15–16 kilograms.
  • She has described real contact during fight scenes and reported a bloody nose and a concussion during preparation and filming.
  • In a new interview, Sweeney says she lost about 13 kilograms in seven weeks after production to be ready for The Housemaid and Euphoria season three.
  • Some outlets speculate the weak turnout may relate to controversy over her summer American Eagle advertisement, a connection that remains unconfirmed.