Biopic chronicles the hardships of the legendary pro boxer.
Actor Sydney Sweeney undergoes a jaw-dropping transformation to play celebrated boxing champion Christy Martin in her upcoming release Christy. The actor dropped the official trailer of the film on Thursday, days after the world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she earned rave reviews. Many even predicted that Sydney could very well earn an Oscar nomination for her performance in the film. David Michôd has directed the film.
About the trailer
The trailer begins with Sydney being introduced into the world of boxing as a newcomer. In no time, she is punching her way to grand success, winning titles and setting her life up with manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But things do take a hard turn, when it seems that she no longer has the same control over her game as well as her life. Sydney’s physical transformation and emotional resilience form the highlight of the trailer.
About the film
The official synopsis of the film reads, “Christy Martin (Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia — until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster).”
It adds, “But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it — confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.”
Reacting to the trailer, a fan commented, “Sydney for her first Oscar, lets go!” Another said, “Yeah Christy looks quite great! Pretty hyped for this one!!” A comment read, “She looks so different here! Can’t wait to see.”
The film tells the story of Martin’s rise in the 1990s and charts her personal experiences, including her husband’s attempted murder in 2010. It is produced by Black Bear, Anonymous Content, Votiv, Fifty-Fifty Films, and Yoki. Also starring Ben Foster and Merritt Wever, the film is set to be released theatrically on November 7.
Sydney Sweeney has shed light on the prep she did to embody boxer Christy Martin in the new biopic Christy.
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The film charts the career of American boxer Martin, who rose to prominence as one of the most successful female athletes in the sport in the ‘90s and ‘00s, later enduring and surviving domestic violence and an attempt on her life by her husband and former trainer, who is portrayed by Ben Foster in the film.
Speaking at the film’s premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Friday (September 5), Sweeney touched on her much-discussed transformation into the film’s titular boxer, which has seen her gain over 30 pounds in preparation for the role.
Sweeney told the crowd that she trained for around three months with a boxing coach before filming, and also worked with weight trainers and a nutritionist. “I trained two to three times a day, every day, and then while I was filming, I trained, as well,” said Sweeney.
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As for packing on muscle, director David Michôd said there was “a lot of Chick-fil-A” involved. Sweeney agreed, adding: “A lot of Smuckers, a lot of milkshakes, a lot of protein shakes. But it was incredible being able to completely embody such a powerful woman.”
Martin, who consulted on the film, said her boxing persona felt very separate from her genuine personality, which she felt Sweeney did an “awesome job” balancing.
“Christy the boxer was just the persona, very bombastic and very egotistical, but that is not who I am. I am actually very shy and reserved,” she explained. “I have these two different parts of my personality, which I think is why Sydney Sweeney does this awesome job.
“She got to be this totally different person that none of you expected. She wasn’t the beautiful, sexy Sydney. She was the tough, rugged Christy in this movie.”
Scheduled for a November 7 release in the US, there is no UK release date announced as yet for Christy, although it will be one of the gala screenings at this year’s London Film Festival on October 17.
Elsewhere at the film festival, the actor made headlines after emphasising that she would not be talking about the recent American Eagle controversy, saying: “The movie’s about Christy, and that’s what I’ll be there to talk about.”
It comes after the Euphoria star drew criticism for her involvement in the brand’s jeans campaign, which many online have accused of having racially charged undertones. Both Lizzo and Doja Cat have criticised the campaign, while Sweeney was heckled at a separate film premiere recently, with an onlooker shouting: “Stop the ad, that is being racist!”
American Eagle released a statement in early August, saying: “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story”. The commercial received praise from US President Donald Trump, who also expressed delight at the news that Sweeney was registered as a Republican supporter at the last election.
Recently, Sweeney hit back at critics of another of her endorsements, pointing out what she perceives as the hypocrisy of people criticising her for selling soap infused with her own bathwater.
Plus, the clothing brand recently touted “the success of recent marketing campaigns with Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce,” which they said generated 40 billion impressions and “meaningful improvement in the business,” per The Hollywood Reporter. According to the brand, all of the products associated with the “Good Jeans” campaign sold out within a week, with many of them selling out within a day.
“Sydney Sweeney sells great jeans,” American Eagle chief marketing officer Craig Brommers said on a Sept. 3 earnings call with investors. “The American Eagle Sydney Sweeney campaign was intended to be a brand and business reset, and it was.”
Ahead of Sydney’s arrival at TIFF to promote Christy, read on to see the dramatic transformation she made for the role.
“Christy,” a sports drama that features a transformative performance from “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney as a female boxer, will be released by Black Bear in theaters in the thick of awards season.
Heading into the Toronto Film Festival where it will premiere, “Christy” was one of the hottest acquisition targets, but Black Bear, which financed the picture, has decided to take it off the board and make it the inaugural release of its fledgling distribution label. The film is a biopic of Christy Martin, a WBC female super welterweight champ. It’s directed by Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner David Michôd (“Animal Kingdom”) and co-stars Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Katy O’Brian. “Christy” will be released in theaters nationwide on Nov. 7 and Black Bear plans to mount an Oscar campaign for the picture and for Sweeney’s performance, which is said to be chameleonic.
“We’re thrilled about the upcoming release of ‘Christy,’ a moving portrait of resilience and defiance from visionary filmmaker David Michôd,” said Black Bear President of U.S. Distribution Benjamin Kramer. “Led by Sydney Sweeney’s masterful transformation into the iconic Christy, capturing a young woman’s fierce determination to define her own destiny, the film is elevated by Michôd’s elegant direction and enriched by an electric supporting turn from Ben Foster. Both tender and unflinching, ‘Christy’ is a celebration of persistence, humor, and humanity in the face of unexpected turns. We cannot wait to share it with audiences across the country.”
Michôd co-wrote the screenplay with Mirrah Foulkes, from a story by Katherine Fugate. The film follows Martin as “she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it, as she confronts family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.” The film is Black Bear’s second collaboration with Sweeney, who previously starred in the studio’s horror film “Immaculate.”
“Christy” was produced by Black Bear, Anonymous Content, Votiv, Fifty-Fifty Films, and Yoki. Producers are Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman, Votiv’s Brent Stiefel and Justin Lothrop, Michôd, and Sweeney.
UTA Independent Film Group and AC Independent co-represented U.S. rights and negotiated the deal with Black Bear on behalf of the filmmaking team. Black Bear is handling international rights and will theatrically release the film in the U.K. and Ireland.
Black Bear launched its distribution arm in July bringing over Kramer from CAA to run it and hiring David Spitz, a long-term Lionsgate distribution executive. The company has previously been an active producer and financier, backing such films as “Sing Sing” and “I Care a Lot.”
Who had Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun relationship rumors on their 2025 Bingo card? Because you may have just won. Let’s dig into these rumors, shall we?
On September 2, People reported that Sweeney, recently in hot water over her American Eagle jeans ad, and Braun, the music mogul perhaps best known for his dispute with Taylor Swift, are “casually hooking up.” An unnamed source told the outlet, “Everything is casual. She is living her life and working hard.” According to E! News, Sweeney and Braun were seen together at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding back in June, and again at Harry’s Bar with other celebs like Karlie Kloss. One source told TMZ that Sweeney and Braun actually met at the Bezos and Sanchez wedding, but this has not been verified elsewhere. Another source told Us Weekly, “[Sweeney is] not exclusively dating anyone right now but is having fun with Scooter.” The only thing everyone seems to agree on is that this is not a serious relationship.
Star first reported on the rumors on August 29, after a TikTok video showing Sweeney and Braun together in Italy for the wedding surfaced online. Before this, however, there had been no whisper of a relationship between Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun.
In May, Sweeney confirmed her split from fiancé Jonathan Davino, which was first reported in March. Sweeney told the Times, “I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it.” Even before the breakup, Sweeney was no stranger to relationship rumors. Thanks in large part to their on-and-off-screen chemistry, she was suspected of having some kind of relationship with her Anyone But You costar Glen Powell, which they both routinely denied.
There has been no denial of the Braun relationship rumors, which means something. But it could mean less than you think.
Clothing retailer American Eagle is thrilled with the results of its “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” marketing campaign — which became part of the national political conversation — and says it’s planning to do more with the actor later this year.
The company said Sweeney’s jean collaboration sold out within a week with some items selling out within a day. Sweeney “is a winner, and in just six weeks, the campaign has generated unprecedented new customer acquisition,” CMO Craig Brommers told analysts on the earnings call.
In after-hours trading Wednesday, American Eagle stock was up nearly 25%.
However, while the company beat Wall Street expectations for the second quarter ended Aug. 2, 2025, American Eagle’s total net revenue of $1.28 billion for the period was down 1% compared with last year and total comparable sales also decreased 1%. Operating profit was $103 million, an increase of 2% versus the year-earlier period, while diluted earnings per share came in at 45 cents, up 15%.
In another celeb tie-up, American Eagle teamed with Travis Kelce — announcing a new design collaboration with the Kansas City Chief star’s sports and lifestyle brand Tru Kolors, one day after his engagement to Taylor Swift became public.
American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein said in prepared remarks with the earnings release, “The fall season is off to a positive start. Fueled by stronger product offerings and the success of recent marketing campaigns with Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce, we have seen an uptick in customer awareness, engagement and comparable sales. We look forward to building on our progress and the continued strength of our iconic brands to drive higher profitability, long-term growth and shareholder value.”
According to American Eagle, the Sweeney and Kelce campaigns combined have generated 40 billion impressions to date.
American Eagle’s Sweeney ad campaign was meant to be a lighthearted play on words. In one of the ads, Sweeney says, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring,” then turns to the camera and says, “My jeans are blue.” In another spot, she appears before a billboard that says, “Sydney Sweeney has great genes”; then, the billboard is shown with “genes” crossed out and replaced with “jeans.”
Some online commenters perceived a eugenicist subtext in the genes/jeans play on words — an alleged racist dog-whistle that glorifies her white heritage as a beauty ideal. Republicans pounced on the backlash as an opportunity to stir the pot.
President Donald Trump, in an Aug. 4 post on his Truth Social platform, wrote, “Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the HOTTEST ad out there. It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are ‘flying of the shelves.’ Go get ‘em Sydney.” Trump added: “Being WOKE is for losers, being Republican is what you want to be.”
Earlier, Trump’s White House communications manager Steven Cheung called the controversy a prime example of “cancel culture run amok.” Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance mocked liberals for creating a hysteria around the American Eagle campaign, saying on an episode of the “Ruthless” podcast: “My political advice to the Democrats is continue to tell everybody who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive is a Nazi. That appears to be their actual strategy.” However, no prominent Democratic officials have taken a stance on the Sweeney ads.
Get ready for a track that’s as captivating as the silver screen itself. Rising music creator Evan Ser is making his official debut with the highly anticipated single, “My Muse I Can’t Defend,” set to drop on September 4th. This isn’t just another song, it’s a deeply personal and beautifully crafted piece of art, inspired by one of Hollywood’s most talked-about actresses, Sydney Sweeney.
What makes this song so unique is its origin story. Evan Ser, a new voice on the scene, wrote the track from a poignant and heartfelt perspective: that of a first-time film director. The lyrics tell the tale of a professional admiration that blossoms into a silent, unspoken affection for his lead actress. It’s a narrative of unexpressed feelings, a testament to the quiet boundaries we maintain in professional spaces, even when an undeniable connection exists. It’s the kind of story that feels ripped from a screenplay, and now, it has its own powerful soundtrack.
To bring this vision to life, Ser collaborated with the talented Racoon3Eyes, whose rich vocals add a layer of raw emotion and authenticity to the song. The fusion of Ser’s poetic lyricism and Racoon3Eyes’ soulful delivery creates an unforgettable listening experience that will resonate with anyone who has ever had a secret crush.
For Ser, this project is more than just a debut, it’s a dream. He hopes the song will travel across the world, connecting with listeners who understand the complexities of unspoken emotions. His ultimate goal? For the song to one day reach the ears of its inspiration, Sydney Sweeney, and maybe, just maybe, be turned into a full-blown cinematic music video with her as the star. It’s a bold vision, but given Sydney Sweeney’s track record of diverse collaborations, from major campaigns with American Eagle and Kérastase to her recent partnerships with Dr. Squatch, it’s clear she’s a star who appreciates creative and unexpected projects.
Don’t miss out on this poetic and heartfelt debut. Be one of the first to hear the story unfold by pre-saving “My Muse I Can’t Defend” on Spotify right now. The countdown is on until the official release on September 4th.
Halsey has voiced her support for Sydney Sweeney following her American Eagle ad campaign.
Sydney Sweeney starred in the American Eagle campaign
The 30-year-old singer has taken to social media to defend Americana, the Tony Tost-directed crime thriller, and Sydney, her co-star in the film.
Halsey wrote on her Instagram Story: “If you love cinema, than you should know that cinema comes first. This is cinema.”
Halsey also seemingly addressed Sydney’s controversial ad campaign, which sparked a debate over race and beauty standards in America.
Critics of the campaign accused American Eagle of promoting eugenics by using a play on the words “jeans” and “genes”.
Halsey said: “I do agree that our words are important in this climate. I don’t, however, think that it’s fair for the news cycle to predatorily rip a hardworking director and his hardworking crew for this film that is completely separate-from and unrelated-to a (pretty dumb) advertising take.”
Although Halsey didn’t mention Sydney by name, she hinted that she was referring to the Hollywood star.
She added: “If it’s not clear who the actual people I’m standing up for are. I’m sorry look closer.”
Sydney became the subject of fierce online debate after the American Eagle advert premiered.
In the campaign video, the actress – who has blond hair and blue eyes – says: “Genes that are passed from parent to offspring often determine traits such as hair colour, personality and even eye colour.”
Sydney concluded the segment by looking into the camera and saying: “My jeans are blue.”
American Eagle later issued a statement defending its campaign.
The company read: “We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”
Meanwhile, Americana has proven to be a box office flop since its release, with director Tony Tost observing that it has been “gobbled up by the zeitgeist”.
Tony recently wrote on X: “One of the great things about movies is that they outlive the zeitgeist into which they were released.
“As someone whose first film sorta got gobbled up by the zeitgeist, I’ll be curious to see how it’ll stand up after this moment is over. Hopefully fairly well!”
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