Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends Sydney Sweeney, says her latest performance deserves an Oscar

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is making it clear where she stands, and that's firmly in Sydney Sweeney’s corner. Just days after 'Christy' opened to modest box office numbers but glowing critical praise, Sánchez Bezos delivered her own review. 

Sánchez Bezos’ admiration for Sweeney’s performance extends beyond cinematic appreciation. The two women have become fixtures in each other’s lives over the past year, attending one another’s milestone events,  including Sweeney’s space-themed birthday party in September and Sánchez’s star-studded wedding to Jeff Bezos in June.

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The author and former journalist shared a still from the film on Wednesday night, writing, “Just watched @sydney_sweeney in @christy.movie. I have to say it's one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. Oscar worthy performance by Sydney.”

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Her post follows a wave of discussion surrounding the boxing biopic and Sweeney herself. The film, which premiered to a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival, sees Sydney transform into the athlete. 

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Despite good reviews, the sports drama opened to just $1.3 million at the box office after its November 7 release, a figure that Sweeney addressed with grace.

In a heartfelt Instagram post two days before Sánchez Bezos’ praise, the 'Euphoria' star reflected, “This film stands for survival, courage, and hope. Through our campaigns, we’ve helped raise awareness for so many affected by domestic violence."

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She continued, "We all signed on to this film with the belief that Christy’s story could save lives.” She concluded, “We don’t always just make art for numbers, we make it for impact. And Christy has been the most impactful project of my life.”

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Directed by David Michôd, 'Christy' tells the story of Christy Martin, the trailblazing boxer who fought her way into the International Boxing Hall of Fame after a career marked by both triumph and trauma. From 1989 to 2012, Martin’s ferocity in the ring made her a household name, even as she endured domestic abuse from her husband and trainer, James “Jim” Martin, portrayed in the film by Ben Foster.

While Sánchez Bezos’ endorsement of Christy radiated positivity, the conversation around the film continues. Earlier in the week, actor Ruby Rose sparked controversy, claiming she had once been attached to play Martin, referring to the character as “Cherry.” Rose alleged that Sweeney had “ruined the film."