The Real Christy Martin Did Not Hold Back After Ruby Rose Took Shots At Sydney Sweeney: ‘I Want To Be Clear About Who Syd Is’

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After its release date for the 2025 film was announced, Christy’s didn’t perform well at the box office initially. However, Sydney Sweeney emphasized her strong belief in the movie, and reports of financial struggles may be exaggerated. Despite the box office numbers, the film has generated a lot of discussion, and Ruby Rose’s outspoken remarks caused further controversy. Now, the real Christy Martin, the person the movie is based on, has shared her thoughts.

Actress Ruby Rose recently caused a stir online when she publicly questioned why Sydney Sweeney was cast in the role of Christy Martin. In a detailed post on Threads, Rose suggested the film didn’t perform well because it lacked LGBTQ+ representation in the lead role, and even stated she believed Sydney Sweeney negatively impacted the movie, along with other strong opinions.

After the comments spread around the Internet, Christy Martin took to Instagram to defend Ms. Sweeney. She did not specifically name Rose in her post. However, she did say that she has “seen some people attack my friend Sydney Sweeney.” She went on to praise the actress for her work on the film and how she treated her story, writing:

I’ve always been someone who stands up for what they believe in, and that’s been true throughout my life. Now, I’m defending others. Recently, I’ve seen attacks on my friend, Sydney Sweeney. She worked incredibly hard on this film, not just for herself, but for me, for my story, and for many others who are struggling privately. I want to make it clear: Syd is a true friend and someone who supports me.

The film Christy recently received negative reviews, and its opening weekend box office numbers in the US—$1.3 million—were considered disappointing. However, the movie only cost between $30 and $40 million to make, and early reports suggest it has already earned back its production costs thanks to international ticket sales.

Sydney Sweeney herself took to Instagram to write about Christy and how proud she is of it. Part of her statement read:

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who connected with this story, both now and in the future. If Christy inspired even one woman to begin her journey to safety, then we’ve achieved our goal, and I’m incredibly proud. We created this not just to reach a large audience, but to make a real difference, and this project, with Christy at its heart, has been the most meaningful of my career. Thank you, Christy. I love you.

Sweeney and Martin have openly expressed their affection for each other and their enthusiasm for this project. They’ve been promoting it together through interviews and have also appeared at premieres for Christy and other events as a couple.

The movie Christy has received a mixed reaction from viewers. While many critics have applauded the actress’s performance, overall opinions about the film itself are divided.

Sydney Sweeney often finds herself in the public eye for reasons beyond her acting. She’s frequently discussed in the media regarding her appearance and personal life. Recently, a campaign she did with American Eagle jeans caused a lot of negative attention, which seemed to catch both her and the brand off guard.

Ruby Rose has voiced strong opinions regarding the situation with Christy and the casting of Sweeney. However, both the actress and Christy Martin have emphasized their dedication to the film and ensuring the boxer’s story is told accurately.

Christy is currently playing in theaters.

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2025-11-13 18:40