Margot Robbie shares the ‘dorky’ actress who turned down ‘Barbie,’ explains why iconic doll is not 'sexy'
foxnews.comThe upcoming "Barbie" movie almost starred a superhero as the iconic plastic doll. In a new interview with Vogue, the film's star Margot Robbie revealed that "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot had to turn down a role as one of the many Barbies seen in the movie. "Gal Gadot is Barbie energy," Robbie said. "Gal Gadot is so impossibly beautiful, but you don’t hate her for being that beautiful, because she’s so genuinely sincere, and she’s so enthusiastically kind, that it’s almost dorky." Gadot wasn’t available, but Robbie is in good company as Barbie.
She’s joined by such stars as Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kayne, Alexandra Shipp and Kate McKinnon.
By her side is Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, who accompanies Robbie’s Barbie into the real world. As seen in the new movie trailer, Barbie wonders why men are staring at her, hinting at Barbie being sexualized for the first time.
Robbie addressed that in the interview, describing her approach to playing a living doll. "I’m like, OK, she’s a doll. She’s a plastic doll.
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