Overview
- At Variety's Power of Women gala in Beverly Hills, Sweeney wore a silver, largely transparent Christian Cowan dress without a bra.
- She was among the event's honorees and emphasized self-definition in her remarks and recent interview as she prepares to portray boxer Christy Martin.
- Coverage reports she gained about 14 kilograms of muscle for the biopic Christy, which is slated to open in U.S. theaters on November 7.
- Reaction to the look ranged widely, with Sharon Stone defending her choice to "use what nature gave you" and Jamie Lee Curtis admiring the design on camera.
- Follow-up reports detailed a concealed, custom corset-body with steel elements by Elias Matso integrated into the gown to secure the illusion.