However, you could have easily passed her by if you were in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend.
On the set of her latest film, which is rumored to be called “Black Bear,” new images of the actress appeared on Sunday.
A woman carrying an umbrella over the actress’s shaggy brown hair—likely a wig—wrapped in a blue bandanna was with the “Euphoria” star. The actress covered up her little figure with sweatpants and a loose-fitting hoodie.
The movie in which Sweeney portrays actual boxer Christy Martin is not well known. But Sweeney told Deadline in May that she was eager to “transform” her.
Between the ages of 12 and 19, I engaged in kickboxing and grappling. “I’ve been dying to train, get back in the ring, and change my body,” she said. “Christy’s narrative is not an easy one; it is emotionally and physically taxing, and it carries a lot of weight. However, I enjoy pushing myself.
In addition to overcoming gender prejudices and legitimizing female boxing, Christy Martin also battled against financial, mental, and physical abuse, she told the site. “I have a strong interest in the fighting profession, and Christy’s narrative highlights both her remarkable ascent to the top and the challenges of celebrity behind the scenes. I feel obligated to share a tale about a woman who persevered in the face of extreme hardship. It’s emotive and strong.
