Sydney Sweeney Hits Back at Body-Shamers After Viral Bikini Pics


Sydney Sweeney hits back at body shaming comments after viral bikini photos

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after Sidney Sweeney was photographed sunbathing in a bikinithe images sparked a wave of critical comments about her appearance.

Sweeney, 27, didn’t take the digs lying down — and quickly shut them down by sending them to her Instagram. In a social media video from Friday, December 13, Sweeney made a montage of all the criticism.

“Too pale and she needs to lose a few model ties,” wrote one, while another chimed in, “Whoever this guy is, she has a terrible body.”

Other social media users called Sweeney’s body “very massive” and speculated that the actress could be an “Ozempic candidate.” (Ozempic and similar semaglutides are prescribed to people struggling with weight-related conditions. The injections are not recommended for accidental weight loss.)

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Sweeney reposted the video to her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 14, with the caption “Christy Martin Strong 💪 💪 🥊 .”

Sweeney was recently cast as Martin, a former professional boxer upcoming biopic.

“Well cats out of the bag… so here’s some BTS from my movie I’m working on right now,” Everyone but you star wrote via Instagram in October. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman – a true champion who fights both in and out of the ring.”

Sydney Sweeney hits back at body shaming comments after viral bikini photos

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Sweeney added: “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and hope and I am honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with all of you. More to come soon.”

of Sweeney passionate clapping she was also supported by a number of her peers in Hollywood. She even posted a makeup artist again Melissa HernandezOwn comments on the video.

“PERIOD!” Hernandez wrote via her Instagram story. “So proud @sydney_sweeney for embracing her transformation for this role – your dedication and strength is truly inspiring. It’s heartbreaking how cruel and miserable people can be, but don’t let their negativity cloud your brilliance.”

Rachel Brosnahan, Isabella Merced and Lily Rinehart were among other celebrities who had Sweeney’s back.

“It’s always wild to see people publicly portray themselves as morons with comments like this,” Reinhart, 28, responded on Friday. “You look amazing and your dedication to your project is very inspiring 💪🏻❤️.”

Merced, 23, added: “The thing is, these people would never say it in person. Too scared. But if they ever did? best believe they are hands 😘.”

Sweeney’s mother, Lisaalso noted in a separate comment that she was “beyond proud” of Euphoria alum.