Sidney Sweeney makes a surprise appearance in the NASCAR championship
By Christopher Detwiler | Published: 2025-11-02 22:44:00 | Source: Us Weekly
Actress Sidney Sweeney She made her way to Phoenix Raceway for the NASCAR Championship on Sunday, November 2, on a promotional visit for her upcoming new movie.
Sweeney, 28, stars in the film Christy Which tells the story of the legendary boxer Christy Martin And her husband tried to kill her.
During the introduction of the drivers before the race,… The actress gave a speech For the four drivers competing for the championship, her character in the new film combines with the enormity of racing.
“Most days, that checkered flag means victory, but today it means something more,” Sweeney told the drivers. “A dream fulfilled, a life changed, and a name that will never be forgotten.”
She continued, “In my new film, ‘Christie,’ I play a warrior. A fighter who refuses to quit. ‘Christie’ is about grit and determination – the same spirit it takes to reach that fourth championship. So, for our future champion, remember what this flag symbolizes. You are not just another driver, you are a NASCAR champion.”
Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson They are the four drivers competing for the championship on Sunday.
Sweeney dressed the part, donning a racing jacket, shorts and red shoes to join the sold-out crowd at the race.
She recently revealed that she had to gain 35 pounds for the new film, eating “a lot of protein shakes” and unbreakable foods in order to physically embody her character.
“It was a huge undertaking,” she explained. SiriusXM on Wednesday, October 29, about her physical transformation. “The emotional toll throughout (Christie’s) life, there’s a lot of growth, a lot of pain and a lot of understanding.”
“The physical change I made was also a lot,” she added.
in Instagram shareSweeney revealed that after she finished filming the film, the actress described the film as “one of the most emotionally transformative experiences of my life.”
Sydney Sweeney has shared exactly what she ate to gain 35 pounds before filming the boxer Christie’s biopic. “It’s been a huge undertaking,” she explained on Sirius (…)
“Kristy’s journey is so inspiring and having her by my side through this process has been surreal,” she posted a photo of herself and Martin together. “There were moments on set where I would look at her standing next to the monitors, cheering us on, and I would get so emotional. Knowing what she endured, what she paid to be there in that moment — it made me want to cry.”
The post continued: “This story is so much bigger than just a movie. It’s a testament to resilience, survival, and finding the strength to keep fighting. I can’t wait for you all to see it – not just because I’m proud of the transformation and the work she put into it, but because Christie’s story deserves to be told. And yes, you’ll see me kick some serious ass (like I had a little fun with it)” too much while kicking it haha)), but more importantly, you’ll witness a story as powerful as the woman who lived it, I’ll carry this The experience is with me forever. I can’t wait to share more.
the trance and Anyone but you The star is no stranger to sporting events, as he recently attended Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, wearing a Dodgers jersey.
Christy It comes out on Friday, November 7th.
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