Lauren Sánchez Bezos is joining the chorus of praise for Sydney Sweeney’s powerful performance in Christy, calling the actress’s portrayal “Oscar worthy” in a heartfelt social media post.
A Powerful Endorsement from Lauren Sánchez Bezos
The 55-year-old journalist and philanthropist took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, November 12, to share her admiration for Sweeney’s performance in Christy, the biographical sports drama inspired by the life of boxing champion Christy Martin.
Posting a photo of the film playing on a screen, Sánchez Bezos wrote:
“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.”
Her post follows widespread critical acclaim for Sweeney’s portrayal of the legendary boxer, even as the film’s modest $1.3 million box office debut sparked discussion about its underwhelming financial performance.
A Friendship That Extends Beyond the Screen
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Sydney Sweeney have publicly displayed a warm friendship in recent months. The Christy actress, 28, attended Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos’s lavish wedding in June, as well as the couple’s space-themed birthday celebration in September.
Sánchez Bezos’s show of support came just two days after Sweeney addressed the film’s box office results in an emotional Instagram post. “I’m proud of this film, proud of this story, proud of every person who made this with me,” Sweeney wrote, adding that Christy was “a project made from love and truth.”
Inside the Story of ‘Christy’
Directed by Lynne Ramsay and distributed by Black Bear Pictures, Christy chronicles the rise of Christy Martin, the trailblazing female boxer from West Virginia who broke barriers in a male-dominated sport while enduring years of abuse from her husband and trainer, James “Jim” Martin, portrayed by Ben Foster.
The film follows Martin’s transformation from a small-town fighter to a world champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, showcasing both her triumphs in the ring and her harrowing personal struggles outside of it.
“Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia — until she discovered a knack for punching people,” the film’s synopsis reads. “But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it — confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.”
Christy Martin Speaks Out in Support of Sweeney
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The real-life Christy Martin also took to Instagram on Wednesday night to defend the actress amid criticism directed at Christy’s box office performance.
“I’ve always been a fighter. My life reflected that in every way and now I fight for others,” Martin wrote. “The past few days I have seen some people attack my friend Sydney Sweeney. Syd not only worked her ass off for this film, she worked her ass off for me. For my story. For so many others suffering in silence. She is my friend and ally.”
Martin, who officially retired from professional boxing in 2012 after a career boasting 49 wins, has been vocal about the importance of telling her story with authenticity — something both she and critics agree Sweeney has achieved.
Critical Acclaim Amid Modest Returns
Though Christy opened to a small box office total, it has earned glowing reviews from film critics and audiences alike. The movie received a standing ovation at its premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival, with early reviews praising Sweeney’s dedication and physical transformation for the role.
Film journalist Lauren Huff described Sweeney’s performance as “career-defining,” while The Hollywood Reporter noted that her “raw intensity and empathy elevate the film beyond the typical sports biopic formula.”
Sánchez Bezos’s Growing Presence in Entertainment
Lauren Sánchez Bezos — who has recently expanded her own ventures beyond journalism, including philanthropy and film production through projects tied to Bezos Earth Fund and storytelling initiatives — continues to support female-driven narratives in Hollywood. Her endorsement of Christy adds further visibility to the film’s awards-season campaign.
As Sánchez Bezos wrote in her post, Christy “is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen,” and her praise may help reignite public interest in the story of one of boxing’s most resilient figures.
Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster, is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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