Sydney’s comments about her transformation come six months after she was forced to hit back against body-shamers who made cruel and misogynistic remarks about her physique shortly after filming the biopic wrapped in November. On Dec. 13, she posted a video on Instagram compiling a barrage of hateful comments about her body, following up with footage of her working out at the gym and getting absolutely jacked for the part. The post was met was tons of praise.

This acting business is no joke! You can find Sydney’s full W Magazine interview here.