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Christy Martin Defends Sydney Sweeney After Ruby Rose Blames Her for 'Christy' Flop

Rose's criticism taps into doubts among some queer viewers about Sweeney's fit for the role.

Overview

  • Christy Martin posted on Instagram praising Sydney Sweeney's work on the film and calling her "my friend and ally."
  • Ruby Rose wrote on Threads that Sweeney was an "idiot" who "ruined" the movie and said the casting drove away queer audiences.
  • The biopic opened in the United States on November 7 and has been reported as a box-office flop.
  • Rose says she had been attached to an earlier version with more queer creatives and called the original screenplay "incredible" and "life-changing."
  • Sweeney faced prior backlash over an American Eagle campaign, reports of Republican registration, and public praise from President Donald Trump, which shaped audience perceptions.