Christy Martin Defends Sydney Sweeney Amid Ruby Rose ‘Psychopath’ Drama

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The boxer who inspired the movie Christy has publicly supported Sydney Sweeney following criticism from Ruby Rose about the film’s disappointing box office results.

Christy Martin Speaks Out

After several days of discussion about the disappointing $1.3 million opening of Christy and critical remarks from Rose, Christy Martin used Instagram to publicly support Sweeney, describing her as both a friend and an ally.

I’ve always considered myself a fighter, and that’s really shown in my life. Now, I’m fighting for others. I’ve been watching people attack my friend, Sydney Sweeney, lately, and it’s been awful. She poured her heart and soul into this movie, and honestly, she did the same for me and my story. She’s helped so many people who are struggling in private, and I want everyone to know what a genuine person she is. She’s not just a colleague, she’s a true friend and someone who has my back!

Martin publicly voiced her support for Sweeney, who acted in and helped create the film Christy, a movie based on Martin’s life story. The film portrays Martin’s experiences as a pioneering female boxer and a survivor of domestic violence.

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Standing Up for Sweeney

Since the release of the film Christy, Sweeney has received a lot of criticism. This includes accusations from Ruby Rose that she negatively impacted the movie, as well as recent controversy surrounding reports that Sweeney supports Donald Trump.

Martin’s message is a touching show of support, emphasizing that Sweeney’s performance in Christy wasn’t just acting. It was a deeply personal commitment to accurately portray Martin’s experiences and shed light on the issue of abuse faced by women.

Background

I recently saw David Michôd’s new film, which first premiered at TIFF and then hit theaters earlier this month. While it didn’t exactly set the box office on fire, I was really touched by what Sydney Sweeney had to say about it. She expressed how incredibly proud she was of the movie, and how it’s a story that really centers around themes of survival, courage, and finding hope, which I definitely felt while watching it.

Christy Martin’s statement supports the idea that the film’s purpose was to raise awareness and help people, not to focus on political issues. She’s responding to criticism and clarifying that the creator’s goals were positive.

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2025-11-15 20:31