Actress Sydney Sweeney and boxing legend Christy Martin brought star power and excitement to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night during Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The pair were spotted enjoying the game together, highlighting their growing friendship beyond the film set.
Sweeney, who is portraying Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy, shared a cheerful image, showing both women smiling as Shohei Ohtani took the mound. Their joint appearance comes just weeks after they walked the red carpet at the film’s premiere, further proving that their on-screen connection has blossomed into a genuine off-screen friendship.
Sydney Sweeney and Christy Martin Strengthen Their Off-Screen Bond
The actress and the former world champion have been spotted together several times in recent months while promoting Christy, the highly anticipated biopic based on Christy Martin’s trailblazing boxing career.
Before the first pitch, Sydney Sweeney helped fire up the crowd with a minute-long opening montage that aired ahead of Game 4. The segment, released after Monday’s epic 18-inning showdown, perfectly set the stage for another thrilling night of World Series action.
Dodger Stadium hosted a packed house that included a long list of celebrities. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Brad Pitt, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Austin Butler, and Tobey Maguire were among those spotted in the crowd, according to several reports.
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However, the night ended in disappointment for Dodgers supporters. The Blue Jays claimed a 6–2 victory, bouncing back from their loss the night before. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered the key blow with a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, helping Toronto even the series at 2–2.
Apart from that, Sweeney has shared that her upcoming film, Christy, holds deep personal significance. In her recent interview with Variety, the 28-year-old revealed that her involvement in the biographical sports drama comes from a place of empathy and personal connection to the issue of domestic violence.
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Directed by David Michôd, Christy tells the powerful true story of Christy Martin, the trailblazing boxer who survived a near-fatal attack by her abusive husband and trainer, James “Jim” Martin, in 2010. Through her performance, Sydney Sweeney hopes to spark meaningful conversations about abuse and survival.
“It’s a very personal issue that’s important to me, and I hope that through Christy and her story, it can raise more awareness,” Sweeney said in a discussion with Variety.
Although she didn’t go into detail about her own experiences, she quietly added, “It’s personal.” Sweeney spoke about the topic while attending the 2025 Power of Women event organized by Variety, where she was honored for her advocacy work.
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The real Christy Martin, now 57, has publicly praised Sweeney for her dedication and authenticity in portraying her journey. The two have since appeared together at several premieres, showing a genuine friendship both on and off the screen.
Speaking about her role, Sweeney explained how she connected to Martin’s inner struggles and her search for freedom. “For Christy, the ring was her escape. It’s almost like you’re a caged animal inside this ring, but it’s a place where she feels the most free,” she added.
Drawing a parallel to her own life, she added, “I am definitely a caged animal in a sense. Acting is my ring. It’s where I feel freedom. The set is where everything else goes quiet.”
The biographical sports drama will trace Martin’s inspiring journey from a small town in West Virginia to her rise as one of America’s most celebrated female boxers in the 1990s. Audiences are eager to see how Sweeney brings Martin’s remarkable story to life and honors her legacy on screen.
