Sydney Sweeney Says She Won't Talk About American Eagle Controversy As New Movie Premieres This Weekend
Sydney Sweeney gained 30-35 pounds and trained intensely, enduring bruises and concussions to authentically portray Christy Martin, a pioneering female boxer who overcame abuse and became a world champion.
- Sydney Sweeney portrays Christy Martin in the film directed by David Michôd, which will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5.
- Sweeney trained intensively for her role, boxing daily and gaining between 30 and 35 pounds for authenticity.
- The promotional campaign for American Eagle faced backlash over its tagline, although the associated Sydney Jacket sold out in one day.
- Sweeney emphasized her focus on supporting the movie and the people involved in making it during the film promotion.
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Sydney Sweeney Shares Why She's Not Responding to American Eagle Jeans Controversy
When Sydney Sweeney attends the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, she won’t discuss her controversial American Eagle jeans ad. Instead, she’ll focus on her new film ‘Christy’ about famed boxer Christy Martin.Read MoreThe post Sydney Sweeney Shares Why She's Not Responding to American Eagle Jeans Controversy first appeared on The Who Dat Daily.
Sydney Sweeney Explains Why She Won’t Answer American Eagle Questions at Upcoming TIFF Movie Premiere | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Sydney Sweeney is making it clear that she will not be commenting on her recent American Eagle jeans commercial at the upcoming premiere of her new movie Christy. Sydney plays professional boxer Christy Martin in the film, which will make its world premiere this Friday, (September 5), at the Toronto International Film Festival. “I am there to support my movie and the people involved in making it, and I’m not there to talk about jeans,” she told …
During the presentation of ‘Christy’ at the Toronto Film Festival, Sydney Sweeney refused to talk about his controversial advertising campaign with American Eagle
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