Overview
- Sweeney’s biopic Christy launched in U.S. theaters on Nov. 7 via Black Bear Pictures, posting about $600,000 on opening day across 2,184 theaters and settling into mixed-to-positive reviews.
- Martin publicly lauded Sweeney’s transformation, saying the performance reached a “whole ’nother level of ‘wow,’” following months of training and weight gain for authenticity.
- Sweeney said she would consider a charity boxing bout and hinted at a potential pay‑per‑view, fueling fan matchmaking that floated names from Jake Paul to Ronda Rousey and UFC champions.
- Claressa Shields told TMZ she would share training tips if Sweeney pursues a fight, emphasizing fundamentals such as a strong jab and suggesting protective headgear for an initial bout.
- Sweeney revealed the production used real contact in fight scenes, resulting in injuries including a bloody nose and a concussion, and she posted behind‑the‑scenes photos thanking the film’s team.