Overview
- Sweeney was honored at Variety’s Power of Women gala in Beverly Hills alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Kate Hudson, Wanda Sykes and Nicole Scherzinger.
- The gown was identified by the designer as a Christian Cowan x Elias Matso piece from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, confirmed on Instagram.
- In her remarks, Sweeney spoke about being underestimated and urged recognition beyond appearance, praising work that aids survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- Coverage describes a rapid, mixed response online to the look, with both criticism that it distracted from the event’s mission and defenses centered on bodily autonomy.
- Industry reports reiterate that Sweeney will portray boxer Christy Martin in a David Michôd-directed biopic, which is expected to depict Martin’s life and the attempted murder by her ex-husband.