Hollywood drama just found a new ring to fight in, and it’s not inside the boxing arena Christy was meant to celebrate.
Ruby Rose has publicly slammed Sydney Sweeney after the biopic Christy, based on the life of legendary boxer Christy Martin, bombed at the box office. Rose didn’t hold back, accusing Sydney and her team of “ruining” the project and calling her a “cretin” in a series of explosive social media posts.
According to reports, Ruby was originally attached to the film years ago when it was in early development. But after production delays and creative reshuffles, Sydney Sweeney was brought on as both star and producer. The movie, which aimed to tell the story of Christy Martin’s rise as a pioneering female boxer and her struggle with identity, has now become the center of a heated debate about authenticity and representation.
Ruby’s biggest criticism? That Sydney and her team, in her words, “completely missed the heart of Christy’s story.” Rose suggested that the film’s lack of genuine connection to the LGBTQ+ themes at the center of Martin’s life made it feel hollow, a view shared by many queer audiences who expected a deeper portrayal of Christy’s battles both in and outside the ring.
In a now-viral post, Ruby wrote, “You can’t fake passion for a story like Christy’s. It deserved honesty, not PR polish.” She went on to imply that Sweeney’s creative control stripped the film of the rawness that made Christy’s real story so powerful.
Sydney Sweeney, on her part, responded calmly in an interview, saying that art “isn’t always about numbers” and that she’s proud of what the team created. “We wanted to honor Christy Martin and her journey,” she said, “and not every film is meant to be a blockbuster.”
Despite her defense, the backlash hasn’t slowed down. Christy’s box office numbers have been dismal, and the reviews have been even harsher. Many critics described the film as emotionally flat, visually polished but missing the grit of Christy Martin’s life. The controversy now seems to be overshadowing the film itself, with fans divided between supporting Sweeney’s intent and agreeing with Ruby’s blunt honesty.
For Ruby Rose, who has long been an advocate for queer representation in the media, this fight isn’t just about one movie. It’s about who gets to tell LGBTQ+ stories and how. For Sydney Sweeney, it’s a reminder that good intentions don’t always translate into good storytelling, especially when you’re dealing with real, lived experiences that audiences feel protective of.
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The debate around Christy has quickly turned into a cultural flashpoint, questioning whether Hollywood is still getting representation wrong, or just not trying hard enough to get it right.Either way, this feud has done what Christy itself couldn’t: got everyone talking.
