Retired boxer Christy Martin defended actress Sydney Sweeney, who plays her in „Christy,“ after Ruby Rose called the 28-year-old a „cretin.“
Christy Martin has come out swinging.
The former professional boxer, 57, leapt to Sydney Sweeney’s defense on Wednesday, one day after Ruby Rose slammed the 28-year-old actress and called her a “cretin.”
Rose claimed Sweeney “ruined” the “Christy” biopic, in which she plays Martin.
Martin, in turn, hit back via Instagram on Wednesday at “some people attack[ing]” Sweeney.
“I’ve always been a fighter,” the retired athlete told her followers. “My life reflected that in every way and now I fight for others.
“Syd not only worked her ass off for this film, she worked her ass off for me. For my story.
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USA — Cinema Christy Martin defends Sydney Sweeney after Ruby Rose’s ‘cretin’ criticism