Back in the 1990s, Sharon Stone pitched a Barbie-related movie, but her ideas were shut down, according to comments she made on Instagram. The actress commented on a post by America Ferrera, who in a speech at the Critics Choice Awards, acknowledged Barbie star Margot Robbie for her belief in the project, which tackles female ideals. Stone wrote: “I was laughed out [of] the studio when I came w the Barbie idea.” America Ferrera was honoured with the SeeHer Award, which recognises women who “advocate for gender equality, portray characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and push boundaries.” Barbie was recently awarded the inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement at the Golden Globe Awards.
Ferrera used the opportunity of her award to express gratitude to Robbie and Greta Gerwig, the director and co-writer of the film who helped prove that women’s stories can achieve cinematic greatness and box-office history. Ferrera herself starred in the movie as Gloria, which sees the Barbies understand and appreciate the typical experience of being a woman, including confronting double standards.
Barbie’s rising success since its release in July has seen the movie surpass an estimated $1.5 billion at the box office. The film’s socially conscious themes center around confronting and rejecting outdated stereotypes and expectations about femininity, reflecting progress being made in breaking down gender barriers in film, while also entertaining audiences.
However, despite Barbie resonating with a receptive audience, Dan Levy, known for his role in Schitt’s Creek, turned down the opportunity to star as Ken in the film. Regardless, the movie’s success marks a notable achievement for on-screen representation and demonstrating relatability to female characters, whilst addressing and appealing to a marginalized audience
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