Barbie
- 2023
- US
- 1h 54min
- 12A
- Directed by: Greta Gerwig
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell
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To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken.
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Barbie is officially the highest-grossing movie of 2023
3 Sep 2023
Film gossip
'Barbie' has become the highest-grossing movie of 2023. The blockbuster summer comedy – which stars Margot Robbie as the titular Mattel doll – has reportedly passed 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' at the box office, with Variety revealing that on Saturday…
Margot Robbie: Some fans weirdly thought Barbie was a horror film
23 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie has revealed some fans thought 'Barbie' was a horror movie. The 33-year-old actress stars as stereotypical Barbie in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster live-action fantasy comedy based on the iconic Mattel doll, and she shared the "weirdest fan…
Michael Cera emailed Greta Gerwig to arrange Barbie cameo after his manager nearly 'blew it'
18 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Michael Cera personally emailed Greta Gerwig to arrange a cameo in the 'Barbie' movie – after his manager nearly "blew it" for him. The 35-year-old actor has told how his manager initially said he "probably wouldn't want to" appear in the…
Hollywood has misunderstood Barbie success, says Randall Park
16 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Randall Park thinks Hollywood has misunderstood the success of 'Barbie'. The Greta Gerwig-directed movie – which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – has proven to be a huge hit at the box office, but Randall's believes there's still been a…
Barbie sequel is in development
14 Aug 2023
Film gossip
A 'Barbie' sequel is already in the works. Movie bosses have started talks about a follow-up to the blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling after the film's extraordinary box office success. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Crew who worked…
Rob Brydon crushed by questions over Barbie role
13 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Rob Brydon has admitted it "stings" when people question why he is in 'Barbie'. The 58-year-old comic has a brief role in the movie as Sugar Daddy Ken and he thinks people were surprised to see him in a Hollywood blockbuster because he's best known for…
Barbillion! ‘Barbie’ madks history by making over $1 BILLION in global box office gross
7 Aug 2023
Film gossip
‘Barbie’ has made history by raking in more than $1 billion in global box office gross. The mammoth takings from on director Greta Gerwig’s movie about the Mattel doll, made for a budget around $145 million, makes it the first movie directed solely by a…
Mark Ronson felt like he couldn’t breathe until Greta Gerwig approved his first ‘Barbie’ track
7 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Mark Ronson felt like he couldn’t breathe until Greta Gerwig approved his first track for ‘Barbie’. The music producer, 47, was asked by the filmmaker, 40, to quickly write a number for Barbie’s first big musical number in her film, which shows Margot…
'What a bunch of insecure babies': Marc Maron slams Barbie critics
3 Aug 2023
Film gossip
Marc Maron says 'Barbie' is a "f****** masterpiece" and blasted its critics as "insecure babies". The 'WTF with Marc Maron' host was blown away by Greta Gerwig's movie and hit back at those who slammed it for being "woke". He said on TikTok: "I saw…
Barbie character returns in scene CUT from final film
1 Aug 2023
Film gossip
A scene cut from 'Barbie' would have seen Midge giving birth. The character was introduced by Mattel in 1963 as their flagship doll's best friend and a now-discontinued pregnant version of the doll was played by Emerald Fennel in Greta Gerwig's summer…
Greta Gerwig has no plans for Barbie sequel
29 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig has got "zero" plans to bring Barbie back for a second outing following the film's huge success at the box office. The director's new movie starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll brought in a massive $162 million at the North American…
Ariana Greenblatt starstruck by Barbie actor Michael Cera
28 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Ariana Greenblatt was totally starstruck when her hero Michael Cera walked onto the 'Barbie' set. The 15-year-old actress plays Sasha in the film opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, but it was Michael Cera – who plays Allan – that took her breath…
'I thought it was really funny': Greta Gerwig cut 'fart opera' from Barbie
28 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig had to cut a "fart opera" from 'Barbie'. The 39-year-old filmmaker and her editor Nick Houy had attempted to incorporate the flatulence scene into the acclaimed new movie but ultimately scrapped the plans after it didn't amuse audiences…
Mark Ronson ditched 'great songs' from Barbie soundtrack
28 Jul 2023
Music gossip
Mark Ronson ditched some "great songs" from the 'Barbie' soundtrack. The Oscar-winning music-maker was put in charge of producing the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig's film about the iconic doll and it ended up featuring tracks including 'Dance the Night' by…
Cillian Murphy open to playing Ken in Barbie 2
26 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Cillian Murphy is open to playing a Ken in a ‘Barbie’ sequel. The 47-year-old actor is currently promoting his movie ‘Oppenheimer’ at the same time as Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are promoting their film about the beloved Mattel dolls, and the ‘Peaky…
'There's a lot of passion': Greta Gerwig responds to right-wing Barbie anger
26 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig did not anticipate the conservative criticism of 'Barbie'. The 39-year-old filmmaker has helmed the blockbuster about the iconic toy doll that features Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and has diplomatically responded to complaints about the…
American Ferrera's Barbie speech has so many unused versions
25 Jul 2023
Film gossip
America Ferrera delivered her epic 'Barbie' monologue "30 to 50 times". The 39-year-old actress delivers one of the standout moments in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster as she perfectly captures the contradictory demands women face every day as they strive to…
Chris Taylor's Barbie invite from Margot Robbie
22 Jul 2023
TV gossip
Chris Taylor landed a role 'Barbie' after discussing genitalia with Margot Robbie. Margot, 33, is a huge 'Love Island' fan and offered former contestant Chris, 32, a part in her summer blockbuster after chatting to her about his friends' micropenis. He…
'It was a fine line!' Margot Robbie didn't want to play Barbie as 'vapid'
22 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Magot Robbie "definitely didn't want" to play Barbie as vapid. The 33-year-old actress stars as the iconic fashion doll in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie and insisted that she wanted to stay away from the idea of playing a "ditzy" character as she reminded fans…
'It feels like a minor miracle': Greta Gerwig is gobsmacked to have made Barbie
21 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig thinks it is a "minor miracle" that she was able to make 'Barbie'. The 39-year-old filmmaker has helmed the hotly-anticipated movie about the iconic toy doll but did not believe that studios would take a chance on making the "wild" flick…
'I told them that it'd make a billion dollars': Margot Robbie made big Barbie promises to studios
20 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie sold 'Barbie' as a billion-dollar movie. The 33-year-old actress plays the famous doll in Greta Gerwig's much-hyped new film and admitted that she got slightly carried away as she tried to convince studios to make the picture by comparing…
Rob Brydon landed Barbie role thanks to Gavin and Stacey superfan Margot Robbie
19 Jul 2023
TV gossip
Rob Brydon thinks he got his part in ‘Barbie’ because Margot Robbie is a “big fan” of ‘Gavin and Stacey’. The ‘Would I Lie To You?’ host has suggested he landed the role of Sugar Daddy Ken in the movie based because its 33-year-old leading lady loves…
Margot Robbie 'bribed' Ryan Gosling into Barbie role
16 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie "bribed" Ryan Gosling into playing Ken. The 33-year-old actress produced the 'Barbie' movie as well as taking on the lead role, and she promised the 42-year-old actor she would bring him a present every day if he agreed to sign up for the…
'It was a no-brainer': America Ferrera couldn't resist Barbie part
13 Jul 2023
Film gossip
America Ferrera admits that it was a "no-brainer" to star in 'Barbie'. The 39-year-old actress plays Mattel employee Gloria – who discovers Barbie in the real world – in Greta Gerwig's much-hyped new movie and experienced a whirlwind of emotions when…
'She's extraordinary': Greta Gerwig in awe of Margot Robbie's producing and acting balance
13 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig marvelled at Margot Robbie's ability to switch between producing and acting in the 'Barbie' movie. The 39-year-old director worked closely with Margot on both sides of the camera on the hotly-anticipated new film and was impressed with the…
'I love them so much': Greta Gerwig had planned Barbie cameos for 2 Hollywood stars
11 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig had planned 'Barbie' cameos for Timothee Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan. The 39-year-old filmmaker was keen for the 'Little Women' stars to play a part in the upcoming movie, after directing them in the 2019 film, and she was "so annoyed" when…
Sam Smith has song from Ken's perspective on Barbie soundtrack
11 Jul 2023
Music gossip
Sam Smith has written a song "from the perspective of Ken" for the 'Barbie' soundtrack. The 31-year-old singer – who is part of the star studded tracklist for 'Barbie The Album' alongside the likes of Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj – has recorded new…
'I didn't love them': Nicki Minaj passed on a 'couple' songs before agreeing to Barbie World
10 Jul 2023
Music gossip
Nicki Minaj admits she was sent a "couple" of songs for the 'Barbie' soundtrack that she "didn't love" before recording 'Barbie World' with Ice Spice. The 40-year-old rapper – who calls her fans Barbz – "jumped" at the chance to record the song for the…
Margot Robbie 'can't imagine' any other Barbie director than Greta Gerwig
10 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie wouldn't have signed up for 'Barbie' without Greta Gerwig. The 33-year-old actress has the lead role in the film based on the beloved Mattel doll, and she admitted that she, like many of her co-stars, wouldn't have been on board for the…
Ryan Gosling pulls out of promoting Barbie in Korea due to 'inevitable circumstances'
2 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling pulled out of promoting 'Barbie' in South Korea on Saturday (01.07.23). The 42-year-old Hollywood star leads the cast as Ken alongside Margot Robbie's Barbie in the live-action movie based on the Mattel doll. However, due to "inevitable…
Charli XCX has 'full-circle moment' releasing Barbie soundtrack song Speed Drive
30 Jun 2023
Music gossip
Charli XCX has had a "full-circle" moment as she releases the 'Barbie' soundtrack song, 'Speed Drive', 26 years after singing Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' on a cruise ship aged four. The 'Vroom Vroom' hitmaker – who has a penchant for singing about cars – hits…
Margot Robbie refused to use foot double for Barbie shoe scene
28 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie refused to use a foot double for the 'Barbie' shoe scene which went viral. The Australian actress stars in the new movie about the iconic doll and footage of Barbie slipping off her high heels sparked a huge buzz on social media after it…
Mattel wants Barbie sequel
28 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Mattel is already planning a 'Barbie' sequel. The toy manufacturer's CEO Ynon Kreiz is open to expanding Greta Gerwig's upcoming blockbuster – which sees Margot Robbie star as the iconic doll – into a franchise, with early discussions underway. He told…
Margot Robbie: 'Clueless inspired Barbie'
17 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie says 'Clueless' inspired her wardrobe in the 'Barbie' movie. The 32-year-old actress stars as the title character in the upcoming movie from Greta Gerwig and revealed that they turned to Amy Heckerling's 1995 classic 'Clueless' for…
Barbie's Ryan Gosling had fewer costume options as 'no one cares about Ken'
13 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling had fewer costume options for 'Barbie' because "no one cares about Ken". That's according to 'Barbie' costume designer Jacqueline Durran, who admitted Ryan's doll character Ken had "very, very, many less options" than the titular character.
Greta Gerwig compares Barbie to disco
4 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig has compared the ‘Barbie’ movie to disco music. The 39-year-old filmmaker was inspired by musicals such as ‘The Wizard of Oz’ when it came to her tale about the beloved Mattel doll, and she hopes it gives audiences a fun, communal…
Margot Robbie: Barbie soundtrack is perfect!
4 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie thinks the soundtrack to 'Barbie' fits "perfectly" with the upcoming film. The 32-year-old actress will star as the titular doll opposite Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming movie and now that 'Levitating' hitmaker Dua Lipa – who also has…
Ryan Gosling hits back at critics saying he's 'too old' to play Ken in Barbie
1 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling has laughed off being told he's "too old" to play Ken in 'Barbie'. The 42-year-old Hollywood star portrays the standard Ken in the upcoming live-action movie based on the Mattel doll alongside Margot Robbie as "steroptypical" Barbie. And…
Mark Ronson DM'd Dua Lipa to ask her to feature on Barbie soundtrack
30 May 2023
Music gossip
Mark Ronson DM'd Dua Lipa to ask her to feature on the 'Barbie' movie soundtrack. The Grammy winner – who previously teamed up with the studio wizard on Silk City's 'Electricity' and 'New Love' – released 'Dance The Night' last week from the upcoming…
Bastille's Dan Smith songs rejected for Barbie film
24 May 2023
Music gossip
Bastille's Dan Smith had songs rejected for the live-action 'Barbie' film soundtrack. The hotly-anticipated movie – which boasts a star-studded cast led by Ryan Gosling (Ken) and Margot Robbie (Barbie) – will feature the song 'Dance The Night' by pop…
Simu Liu hated Barbie body waxing
3 May 2023
Film gossip
Simu Liu hated having to wax his body for 'Barbie'. The 34-year-old star will play a variation of Ken in the much-anticipated new movie and didn't enjoy getting rid of all of his body hair to achieve the character's doll-like features. Speaking to…
Ryan Gosling doubted 'Ken-ergy' before starring in Barbie
26 Apr 2023
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling doubted that he had the "Ken-ergy" to star in 'Barbie'. The 42-year-old actor will play Ken in the hotly-anticipated new movie and credits director Greta Gerwig and co-star Margot Robbie for "conjuring" the character out of him. Speaking at…
Margot Robbie feared Barbie movie 'would never get made'
12 Apr 2023
Film gossip
Margot Robbie feared her Barbie movie would never make it to the big screen. 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' actress plays the beloved children's doll in a new live action movie co-written and directed by Greta Gerwig and Margot has now revealed she took one…
John Cena confirmed for Barbie movie
5 Apr 2023
Film gossip
John Cena's role in the new 'Barbie' film has been confirmed. A new trailer for the live-action flick about the iconic toy doll has arrived, revealing the full cast. And joining Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Ryan Gosling (Ken) is the 45-year-old WWE star…
Simu Liu loved working on Barbie movie
20 Dec 2022
Film gossip
Simu Liu had lots of fun on 'Barbie'. The 33-year-old actor will feature in the highly-anticipated new film, which also features Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, as a version of a Ken doll and claims that the recently-released trailer encapsulates the…
Margot Robbie: Barbie film is everything you've ever dreamed of
15 Dec 2022
Film gossip
Margot Robbie says the live-action 'Barbie' is "everything you've ever dreamed of". The 32-year-old actress plays the real-life version of the iconic Mattel doll in the eagerly-awaited flick alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken, and she has teased that fans…
Greta Gerwig feared Barbie would be a 'career-ender'
26 Nov 2022
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig was worried that the Barbie movie could end her career. The 'Little Women' filmmaker was keen to work with Margot Robbie, who had secured rights to the story, but Greta admitted she feared the movie was a terrible mistake. Speaking to Dua…
Will Ferrell reveals Barbie role in 'high and low art' blockbuster
22 Nov 2022
Film gossip
Will Ferrell will play an "insensitive" and "weird" Mattel CEO in 'Barbie'. The 55-year-old actor has opened up on his role in Greta Gerwig's upcoming movie – which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken – but he doesn't want to give too…
Margot Robbie horrified by Barbie photo leak
21 Sep 2022
Film gossip
Margot Robbie was "mortified" when photos leaked from the set of 'Barbie'. The 32-year-old actress was "dying on the inside" while shooting scenes with Ryan Gosling in neon spandex costumes for Greta Gerwig's upcoming movie and was horrified by how much…
Saoirse Ronan 'gutted' to miss out on Barbie cameo
15 Sep 2022
Film gossip
Saoirse Ronan is "gutted" after missing out on a cameo in 'Barbie'. The 28-year-old star was meant to appear in upcoming blockbuster based on the iconic doll, having previously worked with director Greta Gerwig and actress Margot Robbie – who appears as…
Ryan Gosling: Ken is having a rough time in Barbie
14 Jul 2022
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling's Ken doll in the new 'Barbie' movie is going through a tough time. The 41-year-old actor stars opposite Margot Robbie as the famous doll in the upcoming movie and revealed that Ken is going through a rougher time than his wanted spy…
Doja Cat to feature on Barbie soundtrack?
7 Jul 2022
Music gossip
Doja Cat is to appear on the 'Barbie' film soundtrack. The 'Say So' hitmaker recently released 'Vegas' – which samples 'Hound Dog' – for the 'Elvis' biopic, and now it's been revealed she's been chosen to record another track for the Margot Robbie and…
Simu Liu is getting waxed for the Barbie movie
1 Jun 2022
Film gossip
Simu Liu has been waxing his body for the new 'Barbie' movie. The 33-year-old actor appears alongside Margot Robbie in the much-anticipated new film, and Simu admits that getting his body waxed has been a "painful" experience. He shared: "Waxing has…
Dua Lipa to star in Barbie film
19 May 2022
Film gossip
Dua Lipa has landed a role in the 'Barbie' movie. The 26-year-old pop star has been cast in the upcoming film opposite Margot Robbie. Dua will make her big screen debut on the spy thriller 'Argylle' later this year and will cement her film star status…
Margot Robbie's Barbie to be released in summer 2023
27 Apr 2022
Film gossip
Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' movie will be released in summer 2023. Warner Bros. confirmed that the picture will launch in cinemas on July 21, 2023 at CinemaCon on Tuesday (26.04.22) evening. The movie will feature Margot as the titular doll and she leads…
Sex Education star Emma Mackey to star in live-action Barbie movie
23 Mar 2022
Film gossip
'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey is to star alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the live-action 'Barbie' movie. The 26-year-old French-British actress – who shot to fame after landing her breakthrough role as Maeve Wiley on the Netflix…
Ariana Greenblatt becomes the latest star to join Barbie cast
2 Mar 2022
Film gossip
Ariana Greenblatt has joined the cast of the 'Barbie' film. The child actress is the latest star to join the growing ensemble for the Warner Bros. movie centred on the iconic doll that will feature Margot Robbie in the lead role. Ryan Gosling has also…
Kate McKinnon to join Barbie cast
17 Feb 2022
Film gossip
Kate McKinnon is set to join the cast of the 'Barbie' movie. Margot Robbie has been lined up to play the titular character in the motion picture, and the 'Ghostbusters' actress looks set to be part of the movie. Sources have told Deadline that while…
Simu Liu joins Barbie movie
12 Feb 2022
Film gossip
Simu Liu has joined the cast of the 'Barbie' movie. The 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' actor is the latest big name to sign up for the highly-anticipated live-action film – which features Margot Robbie in the lead role and Ryan Gosling as…
America Ferrera boards Barbie movie
10 Feb 2022
Film gossip
America Ferrera has boarded the 'Barbie' movie. The 'Superstore' star is set to join Margot Robbie, 31, and Ryan Gosling, 41, who play Barbie and Ken, in the upcoming live-action movie about Mattel, Inc's iconic doll, according to Variety. However, the…
Ryan Gosling to star as Ken in Barbie movie
23 Oct 2021
Film gossip
Ryan Gosling is set to star as Ken in the 'Barbie' movie. The 40-year-old actor is in talks to co-star with Margot Robbie, 31, in the live-action movie about Mattel, Inc's iconic doll, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach…
Greta Gerwig confirmed to direct Barbie movie
11 Jul 2021
Film gossip
Greta Gerwig is officially directing the 'Barbie' movie. The 'Lady Bird' and 'Little Women' helmer was already on script duties with Noah Baumbach, but now it's been confirmed that the 37-year-old filmmaker will also direct. In an interview with Vogue…
Margot Robbie: Barbie movie will surprise people
22 Dec 2020
Film gossip
Margot Robbie has hinted that her 'Barbie' movie will be very different to what anyone expects. The 30-year-old actress has long been attached to play the iconic toy in a live-action movie and has vowed to give audiences "something totally different" to…
Margot Robbie says Barbie film will put 'positivity' into the world
24 Jul 2019
Film gossip
Margot Robbie thinks the 'Barbie' film will put some "positivity out in the world". The 29-year-old actress will portray the doll in the upcoming live-action flick about Mattel's iconic toy and has insisted that the movie – which will follow Barbie as…
Mattel's Film Chief says Barbie movie will be 'positive'
4 Mar 2019
Film gossip
The 'Barbie' film will have a "very positive" message for women and show what a great influence the iconic doll has been since her creation, Mattel Film Chief Robbie Brenner has said. Margot Robbie has been cast to play Mattel's most famous ever toy…
Saoirse Ronan: I want to be in the Barbie movie
19 Jan 2019
Film gossip
Saoirse Ronan wants to be in the 'Barbie' movie. The 24-year-old actress was delighted to find her 'Mary Queen of Scots' co-star Margot Robbie is taking on the role of the Mattel doll in a film produced by her own company LuckyChap Entertainment and…
Margot Robbie's Barbie movie partners with Mattel and Warner Bros.
9 Jan 2019
Film gossip
Margot Robbie's live-action 'Barbie' movie is moving forward with a partnership between Warner Bros. and Mattel. The 'Mary Queen of Scots' star is set to portray the world famous doll on the big screen – a role which was previously linked to both Amy…
Margot Robbie to star in Barbie movie
6 Oct 2018
Film gossip
Margot Robbie is set to star in the live-action Barbie movie. The 'I Tonya' actress is set to take over the role – which was previously linked to both Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway – if the project moves from Sony to Warner Bros, according to The…
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