Sydney Sweeney looked unrecognizable as she transformed into boxer Christy Martin to film David Michôd’s new biopic in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday.
The Everyone But You star, 26, known for her bombshell blonde looks and hourglass curves, sported a curly brunette wig, blue bandana and baggy clothing to channel Martin’s ’90s heyday years earlier. that her husband James tried to kill her.
She covered her famous curves in a brown shirt, blue hoodie and sweatpants and wore minimal makeup as she was escorted to set.
Known as ‘The Coal Miner’s Daughter’ thanks to her father’s work, Christy, 56, originally from West Virginia, is credited with putting women’s boxing on the map after taking on Deirdre Gogarty in front of a crowd sold out at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1996.
She appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, appeared on talk shows, and even made guest appearances on American sitcoms.
Sydney Sweeney looked unrecognizable as she transformed into pioneering boxer Christy Martin to film the biopic Black Bear in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Christy Martin is seen in March 1996, after defeating Deirdre Gogarty of Ireland during their fight for the WBC lightweight boxing championship.
However, her life away from the cameras was anything but glamorous. Christy has spoken to him Daily Telegraph about how she spent 20 years suffering abuse at the hands of her husband, James ‘Jim’ Martin, who was also her coach.
On November 23, 2010, he stabbed Christy multiple times and shot her at least once in the torso, leaving her for dead.
The attack reportedly occurred after an argument at home: Christy survived the assault.
In June 2012, Jim was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Christy now works as a promoter and has been married to Lisa Holewyne, a former boxer whom she often met in the ring, since 2017, after coming out as a lesbian following the breakdown of her marriage.
In May, Martin revealed that she was elated. about the actress who took on the challenge of playing her and said she would also be eager to help her prepare for the role.
When talking about the project, which will be directed by filmmaker David Michôd, he said TMZ who is thrilled with the casting, especially considering Sweeney’s background in MMA and combat sports.
The Emmy-nominated actress said she was ready for the “physically and emotionally demanding” role in the biopic, which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Everyone But You star, 26, known for her bombshell blonde looks and curvy curves (just in March), sported a curly brunette wig, blue bandana, and baggy clothing.
She covered her famous curves in a brown shirt, blue hoodie and sweatpants and wore minimal makeup as she was escorted to set.
Sweeney wore Martin’s trademark scarf as he walked to the set; Martin was seen in 1993.
Sweeney hid her famous curves in the baggy ensemble
On November 23, 2010, her husband James stabbed Christy several times and shot her at least once in the torso, leaving her for dead (pictured in 1996).
Sweeney showed off her head-to-toe transformation for the film.
Sweeney wore minimal makeup as she walked onto the set.
The star wore ’90s sportswear for the film.
The Hall of Fame boxer gushed about Sweeney and also completely refuted claims that the Euphoria star “isn’t pretty and can’t act,” as a top Hollywood producer previously claimed.
“I think she is young, attractive and talented,” he said of the protagonist.
He added that Sweeney is “about to make a movie that in more than 20 years, parents will watch with their daughters to raise awareness about domestic violence.”
Martin also explained the importance of the biopic because it is about more than just his career and journey in boxing.
“I want this film to raise awareness about domestic violence, the challenge of sexuality and the overall underdog story,” she said.
“I’m the daughter of a coal miner from a small town in southern West Virginia who made an impact on a sport that wasn’t taken seriously: women’s boxing.”
And although Martin was not involved in the casting and has not yet spoken to Sweeney, she said she was honored to have the Euphoria alum take on the role.
He added that he would love to help her with boxing training, which Sweeney already has experience with.
Christy, 56, originally from West Virginia, is credited with putting women’s boxing on the map after facing Deirdre Gogarty in front of a sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1996 (pictured with Jim in 1996).
However, her life away from the cameras was anything but glamorous. Christy has spoken to the Daily Telegraph about how she spent 20 years suffering abuse at the hands of her husband, James ‘Jim’ Martin, who was also her coach.
In May, Martin revealed that she was delighted that the actress took on the challenge of playing her and said she would also be eager to help her prepare for the role; seen August 2020
Sweeney previously said that he “wrestled and kickboxed from the ages of 12 to 19.”
“I’ve been looking forward to getting back in the ring, training and transforming my body,” he told Deadline earlier this week.
Additionally, Martin added that he would love to make a cameo as a nod to his fans.
