Movie star Sydney Sweeney has opened up about her love of sports.
Sydney Sweeney “grew up loving sports”.
The 28-year-old actress has become one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood in recent years – but Sydney was a huge sports fan as a child.
The blonde beauty – who played professional boxer Christy Martin in the 2025 biopic film Christy – told Complex: “I grew up loving sports.
“I played sports growing up. I was on a soccer team, I was on a softball team, I was on a snow ski team. I learned how to slalom ski when I was little, and I did MMA.
“So sports have been a really big part of my life, and I love watching hockey and boxing, especially after playing Christy Martin. I have a really huge appreciation for every single fighter.”
Despite this, Sydney doesn’t have any regrets that she chose to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Asked why she chose to pursue an acting career, Sydney replied: “Well, first, my parents always told me to fall in love with as many things as possible, so they really wanted me to try absolutely everything.
“I think that the idea and concept of acting was my ability and my choice to be able to not have to pick being one thing for the rest of my life. I get to play all these different characters.
“I get to learn so much about other people and the world. I get to travel. I get to meet interesting and smart, intelligent, creative people, and it’s broadened my world so much more than if I would’ve just chosen one thing.”
Sydney has enjoyed huge success in recent years – but she previously admitted that she’s still “navigating” fame.
The actress – who has starred in movies such as Anyone but You, Madame Web and Immaculate – told ES Magazine: “I think I’m still navigating it on a daily basis because I want to be as authentic and genuinely open to the public and my fans as possible. And I think I am.
“I talk a lot, I’m very open and it’ll probably be to my detriment, but I don’t know how people can hide behind an image.
“At the same time, I don’t owe people answers.”
Sydney Sweeney: I grew up loving sports
