A new Hollywood disagreement has started after Ruby Rose used social media to sharply criticize Sydney Sweeney. The argument is about Sweeney’s new film, Christy, which tells the true story of boxer Christy Martin. Rose blames Sweeney for the movie’s poor box office performance and accused her of misrepresenting the LGBTQ+ community.
The Social Media Outburst
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Ruby Rose posted a strong message on her Threads account. She reacted to the disappointing opening weekend for the film Christy, which made only $1.3 million. Rose claimed she was originally going to be in the movie.
She wrote that “The original Christy Martin script was incredible. Life changing. I was attached to play Cherry. Everyone had experience with the core material. Most of us were actually gay. Itโs part of why I stayed in acting. Losing roles happens all the time.”
Rose’s criticism then turned directly to Sydney Sweeney. She seemed to reference Sweeney’s recent political controversies, including an American Eagle ad that was accused of having problematic imagery and her status as a registered Republican.
โFor her PR to talk about it flopping and saying SS did it for the โpeople.โ None of โthe peopleโ want to see someone who hates them, parading around pretending to be us. Youโre a cretin and you ruined the film. Period. Christy deserved better.โ
Later, Rose posted again to say she regretted using the word “cretin,” which she thought was an old English word for “creature,” after learning it could be considered an offensive term.
Sydney Sweeney’s Stance on the Film
Before Rose’s comments, Sydney Sweeney had already spoken out about the movie’s box office numbers. On her Instagram, she shared that she was deeply proud of the project no matter its financial performance.
She wrote that she was “proud of the story we told. proud to represent someone as strong and resilient as Christy Martin.” Sweeney emphasized that the film’s value was in its impact, not its box office numbers.
โWe donโt always just make art for numbers, we make it for impact. And Christy has been the most impactful project of my life.โ
Sweeney highlighted that the film’s campaign helped raise awareness for domestic violence, and she hoped the story would give courage to women in similar situations.
The Real Story Behind ‘Christy’
The movie Christy is a biopic about Christy Martin, a pioneering professional boxer in the 1990s. The film shows her rise to fame and her difficult personal life. Martin was a closeted lesbian in an abusive marriage to her husband and coach, Jim Martin.
Her husband controlled her for years by threatening to reveal her sexuality. In 2010, when she finally told him she was leaving, he stabbed her and shot her. She survived the attack and drove herself to get help. Jim Martin was later found guilty of attempted murder and sent to prison.
The real Christy Martin has fully supported Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal of her. Martin said she was blown away by Sweeney’s performance and dedication to the role, noting the actress trained hard to accurately capture her life as a boxer.
How the Internet Reacted
The online reaction to Ruby Rose’s post was swift and divided. Some people supported Rose’s point about authentic representation for LGBTQ+ stories. Others felt her attack was unfair and pointed out that the real Christy Martin endorsed the film.
One social media user commented, “she is getting whacked left and right by other celebs,” noting that Sweeney has faced recent criticism from other famous people as well.
Another person defended Sweeney, writing, “Sydney Sweeney is not gay, so she shouldn’t get the role? Ok. I thought it was acting.” They also pointed out that Martin herself spent time on set and praised Sweeney’s work.
A different user focused on the film’s marketing, stating, “If Christy is flopping it has to do with marketing and not the casting. I haven’t seen much on the film other than what Sweeney posted to her IG.”
A Pattern of Box Office Struggles
Christy is not Sydney Sweeney’s first film to struggle financially. Her recent crime comedy “Americana” also performed poorly, earning less than $500,000. Another movie, “Eden,” which cost $35 million to make, only brought in $2.5 million.
Despite the low box office for Christy, audience reactions have been positive. The film holds a strong 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. A review from The Post described Sweeney as a “knockout” in the role.
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