Sydney Sweeney is on a shedding streak.
The star packed on 30 kilos to play pioneering boxer Christy Martin for the biopic “Christy,” nevertheless it bought knocked out on the weekend field workplace.
“Christy” grossed simply $1.3 million regardless of being launched in 2,011 theaters ― which places it among the many high 10 all-time worst openings (not together with re-releases) on greater than 2,000 screens, in response to Field Workplace Mojo.
However a spokesperson for the actor regarded on the brilliant aspect, citing a excessive Rotten Tomatoes viewers rating. “Box office aside, this one’s a win in all the ways that matter,” the spokesperson informed HuffPost in an electronic mail on Monday. “We’re so proud to back independent cinema and share a story that genuinely deserves to be seen!”
Sweeney is likely one of the most-talked-about actors in Hollywood however that hasn’t translated on the field workplace not too long ago.
“Americana,” a 2023 crime heist movie that sat on the shelf, made simply $500,000 in its debut weekend this August in 1,123 theaters.
One other certainly one of her theatrical releases, the Ron Howard-directed thriller “Eden” (2024) mustered simply $1.57 million (no, the decimal level is just not misplaced) in its cinema run when it was additionally launched in U.S. theaters this August.
Sweeney’s fortunes will possible enhance with the December launch of the thriller “The Housemaid” co-starring Amanda Seyfried.
She is rumored to have an element within the “Devil Wears Prada” sequel, which is slated for a Could launch, after she was noticed on the set.
The “Anyone But You” star has been caught up in controversy of late.
An American Eagle denims business that includes Sweeney and her “great jeans” had critics claiming it tiptoed round themes of white supremacy.
Upon studying that Sweeney was a registered Republican, President Donald Trump mentioned, “If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic.”
On “The Late Show” final week, she raised eyebrows by admitting to skydiving simply hours after barhopping all night time.
“Did you show up still drunk?” host Stephen Colbert requested.
“I was a little worried stuff would come out, yeah,” the “Euphoria” star replied. “I would not be the only thing falling out of the sky.”
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