Sydney Sweeney is speaking out after cruel comments were made about her bikini photo. The actress, known for her role in Euphoria, shared a video showing hateful comments about her body.
The backlash came after paparazzi photos showed her looking different due to her intense training for her role as boxer Christy Martin.
If you’re a dude who saw these unfiltered bikini pics of Sydney Sweeney and suddenly think she’s not hot, you’re likely gay or a virgin. https://t.co/38DOQlvB6M
— January James-Riggs (@JanuaryJames) December 14, 2024
Sweeney, 27, is no stranger to online criticism. Despite meeting Western beauty standards, she has faced body-shaming before. This time, some online users called her “mid,” “frumpy,” and “chunky.”
In response, Sweeney posted videos of herself training and preparing for her role as Martin, a strong athlete who survived a violent domestic dispute.
Sweeney isn’t alone in speaking out. Journalists and activists are criticizing the double standards women face.
Zeynab Mohamed, a writer, explained that women like Sweeney are criticized no matter how they look. When they look polished, they’re accused of being fake, but when caught off-guard, they’re called “too real.”
Others, like Helen Coffey, say some people enjoy seeing women like Sweeney “fall from grace.” They argue that women are often judged for their appearance, no matter what they do.
Sweeney’s experience highlights the unrealistic beauty standards women are held to. Even when they conform to these standards, any change or imperfection is met with harsh criticism.
As social media makes it harder to see real, unfiltered people, these standards only become more damaging.
Despite the negativity, Sweeney remains focused on her career. She’s proud of her role as Christy Martin and is determined not to let body-shamers affect her.
But her story serves as a reminder that beauty standards are often impossible to meet, and women are still judged based on their looks.
