Sydney Sweeney has taken a stand against body shamers with a scathing Instagram video, combining screenshots of cruel online comments with footage of her intense training sessions for her upcoming role as boxing legend Christy Martin.

In the video shared on Friday, the Emmy-nominated actress began the clip by airing the toxic criticism of her body, compiling dozens of harsh comments that ranged from insulting to outright humiliation.

“She’s pregnant? Stung by a wasp’s nest? Dive into a pool full of donuts and chips?” One person wrote, while another added: “Without artifice (makeup, filters and photoshop) she’s really ugly!”

Someone else commented: “She’s exceptionally average, which is why she always makes sure her chest is the first thing into every room.”

“Did she play the live-action role of Miss Piggy?” another jabbed, and someone else called her the “Pillsbury Dough girl.”

“Great rack, total butterface,” read one.

The video also included clips of Sweeney’s workouts as she prepares to portray the former world boxing champion. Her fitness regime includes intensive training sessions designed to make her physically fit for the role.

People in the comments section voiced their support for Sweeney and told her to ignore the haters.

“Don’t listen to her baby,” one user wrote

“Girl, you look AMAZING. You all sound jealous,” another commented.

Someone else added: “She’s so beautiful guys you need to get your eyes checked.”

In October the White lotus The actress shared Instagram photos of her transformation into Martin after paparazzi photos from the set surfaced. “Well the cat is out of the bag thanks to some mush in the bushes, so here’s a little behind the scenes look at my movie I’m currently working on,” she wrote.

“Over the past few months, I have been training intensively to bring to life the story of an incredible woman – a true champion who fought battles both in and out of the ring,” Sweeney continued. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and hope, and it is an honor to follow in her footsteps and share her powerful story with all of you. more coming soon.”

The Instagram carousel showed the euphoria The star sports dark brown hair with bangs instead of her signature blonde locks and photos highlight her toned arm muscles. Sweeney will play the boxing legend who dominated women’s boxing in the 1990s and 2000s.

In a previous Instagram post on May 8, Sweeney announced that she would star as Martin in a biopic by David Michôd. In an interview with deadlineShe noted that she really wanted to get into the role.

“Christy’s story is not an easy story, it is physically and emotionally demanding, there is a lot of weight to carry. But I love challenging myself,” she explained, adding that she was “eager to get back in the ring, train and change my body.”

She noted that she was drawn to the role because Martin “not only legitimized female boxing, she also overcame gender stereotypes and stood up to emotional, physical and financial abuse.”

Martin – known as “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” – was the first female boxer to sign with legendary promoter Don King and compiled an impressive 49-10-3 record over the course of her professional career. In 2020, Martin’s groundbreaking achievements were recognized with her induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.