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Sydney Sweeney's Boxing Film Role: Inspiring Impact Over Box Office
9 Dec
Summary
- Sydney Sweeney starred as boxer Christy Salters Martin in her latest film.
- The actress trained in Idaho to immerse herself in the role away from public eye.
- Sweeney emphasized the film's impact on women's courage over its financial performance.
Actress Sydney Sweeney was featured on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated,' promoting her recently released boxing film, 'Christy.' In the movie, Sweeney embodied the role of Christy Salters Martin, a trailblazing female boxer whose life story includes overcoming immense adversity.
Sweeney described her deep admiration for Martin's resilience and kindness, calling the project the most impactful of her career. She chose to train for the role in Idaho to achieve a deeper immersion, away from the public eye and potential paparazzi.
Despite 'Christy' not achieving significant box office success, earning just under $2 million worldwide against a $15 million budget, Sweeney maintains that the film's true value lies in its potential to inspire women. She stated that if the movie empowers even one woman to seek safety, it is a success.
