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Sydney Sweeney Debuts Icy Blonde Bob at AFI Fest Premiere of Christy

The sharp new cut doubles as a planned red-carpet moment to boost the boxing biopic’s profile ahead of its Nov. 7 release.

Overview

  • Sweeney revealed the shorter, bleached bob on Oct. 25 at the Los Angeles AFI Fest screening of Christy at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
  • Celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz and hairstylist Glen Coco Oropeza are credited with the transformation, using Schwarzkopf Professional products for the color.
  • The look is a blunt, chin-skimming bob in a brighter, icy blonde tone that her team described as a deliberate promotional "big hair moment."
  • Christy, directed by David Michôd and co-starring Ben Foster and Merritt Wever, is set to open in theaters on Nov. 7 after a TIFF standing ovation and a HIFF acting honor for Sweeney.
  • Reporting also highlights Sweeney’s physical preparation for the role, including months of boxing work and an approximate 30-pound weight gain, as early critical notices have included low star ratings from the BBC and The Telegraph.