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Sydney Sweeney, the Euphoria and Anyone but You star, is receiving overwhelming from her celebrity peers after addressing online body shaming head-on. The 27-year-old actress recently shared videos of herself working out on Instagram in response to hurtful comments critiquing her appearance.
It all started after paparazzi photos surfaced of Sweeney sunbathing at her $13 million waterfront mansion in the Florida Keys. While the images showcased her confidence and toned figure in a stylish purple bikini, online trolls took to social media to criticize her body, with some saying she "needs to lose a few pounds" and calling her "chunky."
Refusing to let the negativity slide, Sweeney responded with strength and grace, posting clips from her intense gym workouts. She captioned the videos with a pointed message, proving her dedication to her health, fitness, and craft.
Hollywood stars show
Following Sweeney's empowering response, a wave of celebrity friends and co-stars quickly rallied to her side, offering words of encouragement and calling out the toxicity of online criticism.
Lili Reinhart, known for her role in Riverdale, wrote, "It's always wild to see people publicly out-themselves as pieces of s**t with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring."
Kesha ed in, hyping Sweeney up as a "strong baddie," while Glen Powell commented, "You're such a badass. This movie is gonna be [fire]," referencing Sweeney's role in an boxing biopic about champion Christy Martin.
Actress Isabela Merced added, "These people would never say it in person. Too scared. But if they ever did? Best believe it's hands."
Other celebrities, including Lukas Gage, Sofia Carson, Madelyn Cline, and Rachel Brosnahan, also shared their , further amplifying Sweeney's message of body positivity and resilience.
Fans back Sydney's empowering response
Sweeney's fans were quick to praise her strength, with one commenting, "Girl, you look amazing-they all sound jealous." Another added, "You're on the big screen, and they're sitting at home jobless in their mom's basement."
With her powerful response, Sydney Sweeney has turned negativity into an opportunity to inspire, reminding critics and fans alike of the importance of self-confidence and standing up to body shaming.