Sidney Sweeney honest quotes about body positivity, confidence

quote Sidney Sweeneyof euphoria character, she’s “never, ever been happier” — and that means body-shaming comments won’t deter her.

“I see it, and I just can’t afford to react,” Sweeney said diverse in March 2024. “I don’t know how to explain it; I’m still trying to figure it out myself. People feel connected and free to be able to talk about me any way they want because they believe I signed my life.”

She added, “It’s this weird relationship that people have with me that I have no control or say over them.”

the anyone but you The star, however, still remembers that she operates on a “human level” first, apart from being just an actress. Part of that mindset includes living her best life.

In December 2024, she was Photographed in a lavender bikiniWhich prompted unprovoked comments about her weight. She quickly clapped back, sharing the worst ones on her Instagram in montage her training routine. (Sweeney tried to play boxer Christy Martin in a biopic.)

Suffice to say, Sweeney has become one of Us Weekly’s favorite body positive icons. Scroll ahead for more of her tips and tricks:

Finding ‘strength in my femininity’

while talking to diverse In August 2023, Sweeney came back and said she was proud of who she was.

“I find strength in my femininity,” she emphasized. “I use my brain, and I use everything I learn every day in this industry as my strength. Knowledge is everything.”

A confident queen

In September 2023, Sweeney said women’s health that she tries to be her own role model.

“I’m looking at the older version of myself,” she said. “When I was 10, I was looking at the 25-year-old version of myself, and now I’m looking at the 50-year-old version of me. I hope I make the decisions she would be proud of.”

And yes, Sweeney is proud of where she’s come so far.

“Every time a new challenge presents itself and I’m not afraid to push myself to try, so I’m really proud of who I am,” she noted. “I know my body can go on – it’s more just this mental challenge to push myself. I take this skill to skiing, to acting, to everything I do, because it’s always more mental than physical. Of course you have to practice, but it’s ultimately a mind day about interest”.

receiving her body

Growing up, Sweeney would cover her body under baggy clothes.

“When I was in high school, I used to feel uncomfortable about the size of my boobs,” she told Glamor UK in December 2023. “I would say when I turn 18, I’m going to get a boob job to make them smaller. My mom told me, ‘Don’t do it. You’ll regret it in college.’ And I’m so glad I didn’t, they’re my best friends.”

Eventually, Sweeney learned that her mother, LisaRight (like so many moms!) about the mindset.

“Once I became more confident, (it changed). I want to show girls that it’s amazing and beautiful and empowering to have the body we have,” explained the actress. “Everybody’s body is beautiful. When you’re confident and happy inside, it really shows to other people. … Flaunt what you’ve got. Own it. Love them.”

She is “unapologetically”

“I’m always really proud to be very unapologetically myself and the manager of my own life,” Sweeney said people in August 2024, noting that she uses fashion to “embrace different sides” of her personality.

She continued, “Some days I might feel very girly, some days I might feel nervous. Others, I might feel like I want to be more relaxed. It’s a way of being able to express different sides of how I feel or who I am.”

It’s all about balance

Sweeney also prioritizes her physical and mental well-being.

“It’s definitely an ongoing challenge and journey that I’m trying to find within myself, and every day presents its own challenges,” she said Really simple in September 2024. “I’m a strong believer in balance in every aspect of life. … I like to keep going all the time – it nourishes me and makes me very happy.”

Hard training

Sweeney changed her workout regimen to portray former professional boxer Christy Martin on the big screen.

“Over the past few months, I have been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman – a true champion who has fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” Sweeney wrote via Instagram in October 2024. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and hope, and I am honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with all of you.”

Three months later, Sweeney was criticized by online trolls for gaining weight. she Clap back By co-editing a video of her comments and mean shots from her workout, captioned “Christy Martin Strong.”