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After Sydney Sweeney was photographed sunbathing in a bikini, the images incited a flurry of critical comments about her appearance.
Sweeney, 27, didn’t take the digs lying down — and swiftly shut them down by posting them to her Instagram. In a Friday, December 13, social media video, Sweeney made a montage of all the criticism.
“Too pale and she needs to lose a few bonds around the model,” one wrote, as another chimed in, “Whoever this individual is, she has a horrible body.”
Other social media users called Sweeney’s body “very chunky” and speculated the actress could be an “Ozempic candidate.” (Ozempic and similar semaglutides are prescribed to individuals who struggle with weight-related conditions. The injections are not recommended for casual weight loss.)
Sydney Sweeney is getting into character with a new look as she prepares to portray boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic. “Well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney, 27, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, […]
Sweeney reposted the video to her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 14, with the caption, “Christy Martin Strong 💪 💪 🥊 .”
Sweeney was recently cast as Martin, a former professional boxer, in an upcoming biopic.
“Well, the cats out of the bag … so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” the Anyone But You star wrote via Instagram in October. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman—a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring.”
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Sweeney added, “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon.”
Sweeney’s impassioned clapback was also supported by a number of her peers in Hollywood. She even reposted makeup artist Melissa Hernandez’s own comments about the video.
“PERIOD!” Hernandez wrote via her Instagram Story. “So proud @sydney_sweeney for embracing her transformation for this role — your dedication and strength are truly inspiring. It’s heartbreaking how cruel and miserable people can be, but don’t let their negative overshadow your brilliance.”
Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced and Lili Reinhart were among the other celebrities to have Sweeney’s back.
“It’s always wild to see people publicly out-themselves as pieces of s— with comments like that,” Reinhart, 28, replied on Friday. “You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring 💪🏻❤️.”
Merced, 23, for her part, added, “The thing is these people would never say it in person. Too scared. But if they ever did? best believe it’s hands 😘.”
Sweeney’s mother, Lisa, also noted in a separate comment that she was “beyond proud” of the Euphoria alum.