Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney, known for her role as real-life boxer Christy Martin in the new sports drama “Christy,” is impressing her co-star Ben Foster with how well she is managing her fame. Foster, who plays James V. Martin, Christy’s coach-turned-husband in the film, praised Sweeney’s dedication and professionalism.
A Force to Be Reckoned With
Foster shared his thoughts with The Independent, stating, “Sydney is her own force. She came in extremely prepared, knew the crew’s names, was always ready to work. I’d be knackered at the end of the day, and she’d go train for another three hours to fight the next morning.” He added that she is navigating her success with a unique perspective, calling her “a powerhouse.”
Impressive Social Media Savvy
Foster also expressed admiration for Sweeney’s strategic use of social media in her career. He mentioned, “I’m not on any social media at all…and have never been. I think (my representatives) know me better than to push me into that. But she plays in that field. It’s so important to this generation, to the future. I find her incredibly impressive.”
Struggles with Asking for Help
Recently, Sydney opened up about her personal challenges, revealing her struggle to ask for help due to a fear of being perceived as “weak.” She explained to Sky News that her real-life experiences have enabled her to connect deeply with her character in “Christy.”
“I have a really hard time with asking for help and my friends recently have really pointed that out to me,” she shared. “They’re like: ‘Sydney, it’s okay to ask. Like, you can’. There’s nothing wrong with it, but I have really a hard time with it.”
Expectations on Women
Sydney emphasized the pressure women face to appear competent and strong. “It’s hard, especially as a woman, there’s so many expectations on us to have it all together,” she noted. “If we do ask for help, then it’s a sign of weakness. And we don’t want to be viewed that way. But if a man asks for it, no one thinks he’s weak. If a woman director asks for help, it’s like, ‘Oh, she’s not prepared for this role’.”