"MAGA favorite Sydney Sweeney had a feeble opening weekend at the box office for her inspirational boxing film, Christy. The film was released in just over 2,000 theaters nationwide, according to The Wrap, and grossed only $1.3 million for a per-theater average of just $649. That puts it among the top 10 worst openings for a new release, Box Office Mojo reported, adding that three of the films below it were released during the pandemic period from April 2020 to May 2021."
"In the film, Sweeney stars as as domestic abuse survivor and pro boxer Christy Martin, who won the first women's boxing pay-per-view main event. In 2010, Martin survived a murder attempt by her former coach-turned-husband. Sweeney reported that she gained 34 pounds in order to develop a boxer's physique for the role. The actress came to MAGA's attention when she posed for an American Eagle jeans ad that touted her good genes."
"After conservative pundits played up the left's disapproval, it came to light that Sweeney is a registered Republican, although she hasn't said whether she supports Donald Trump. When a reporter informed the president of Sweeney's political affiliation, Trump did not try to hide his delight. Oh, now I love her ad! Trump joked. Is that right? Is Sydney Sweeney? You'd be surprised at how many people are Republicans."
Sydney Sweeney's film Christy opened in just over 2,000 theaters and earned $1.3 million, averaging $649 per theater. Box Office Mojo ranked the opening among the top 10 worst for a new release, noting three lower openings during the April 2020–May 2021 pandemic period. Sweeney portrays domestic abuse survivor and pro boxer Christy Martin, who headlined the first women's boxing pay-per-view main event and survived a 2010 murder attempt by a former coach-turned-husband. Sweeney gained 34 pounds to develop a boxer's physique. An American Eagle ad and Sweeney's registered Republican status drew conservative praise and speculation about a political run.
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