Sydney Sweeney Turns Heads in Sheer Chainmail Gown at Variety's 2025 Power of Women Event
Sydney Sweeney captured all eyes at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women event, delivering one of the season’s most talked-about red carpet moments. The Euphoria and Anyone But You star attended the prestigious ceremony on October 29, where she was honored for her contributions and achievements, all while promoting her highly anticipated drama Christy.
Sydney Sweeney dazzles in a sheer Christian Cowan gown at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women, honoring women and promoting her film Christy.
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The actress stunned in a breathtaking Christian Cowan gown that epitomized autumn’s boldest fashion trend — the sheer metallic look. Designed to resemble Medieval chainmail, the shimmering piece featured a daring lace-up back and clung effortlessly to Sweeney’s figure, creating an elegant yet edgy silhouette. The reflective fabric gave a moistened sheen that caught the light beautifully, cementing her status as one of the evening’s standout style icons.
Accessorizing with silver pumps, statement droplet earrings, and layered rings, Sweeney completed her ensemble with a radiant smile. Her freshly cut blunt bob, styled in a brighter platinum tone, added a modern twist, while her makeup highlighted soft pink tones for a glowing, dewy finish.
The Power of Women event celebrated outstanding achievements by women across industries, and Sweeney used her moment on stage to honor resilience and empowerment. During her speech, she praised the power of women “to rise, to fight and to keep believing in [themselves],” dedicating the award to Christy Martin, the legendary boxer she portrays in Christy. Martin, the inspiration behind Sweeney’s role, was also in attendance at the ceremony.
Sweeney’s portrayal of Martin has already earned widespread recognition. The actress recently received the Achievement in Acting Award at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival and the Spotlight Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Her performance in the upcoming biopic showcases a physical and emotional transformation that highlights her versatility and dedication to storytelling.
Speaking to Variety, Sweeney described her attraction to the film’s narrative: “One of the things that drew me to this story was the idea of making a movie that starts as a wild, underdog sports film but evolves into something harrowing and deeply moving.”
Audiences can experience Sweeney’s transformative performance when Christy premieres in theaters on November 7.
