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After years of speculation surrounding the highly anticipated Barbie film, Margot Robbie was confirmed as the actress to portray the iconic doll in 2019. The project’s announcement initially surfaced in 2014, with Amy Schumer originally cast in the lead role.
However, Schumer later withdrew from the project citing creative divergences and scheduling conflicts. Subsequently, there were reports of Anne Hathaway stepping into the role, but according to The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, Margot Robbie emerged as the frontrunner during negotiations for the coveted lead position. But some fans might not be happy with her casting for the role.
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Feminists Come To Margot Robbie’s Defense
What was the appeal of the Australian actress in choosing this specific project?Margot Robbiecandidly shared with Harper’s Bazaar, “I didn’t want to pick up another script where I was the wife or the girlfriend — just a catalyst for the male storyline. It was uninspiring.” Now some fans have sparked a trend on social media calling the actress mediocre. However, feminists have come to the rescue of the actress.
Oh please! If Margot Robbie isn’t attractive enough to play Barbie it’s time to do something about your beer gut, receding hairline, and hemorrhoids. Ladies I’m talking to you too.pic.twitter.com/AHxDdEGeNZ
— Colette Harrington (@sweetcarolinatv)July 23, 2025
“Margot Robbie is mid.”
Let me explain something to everyone: Sadly, this country is filled with miserable people who hate how their lives turned out. They’re not here for funny jokes. They’re here cause it’s an outlet to spread misery if you want it to be.
Block and move on.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC)June 18, 2025
To everyone calling Margot Robbie “mid”… please drop a photo in the comments of what you would consider a 10
— Caroline (@carolinecwilder)July 08, 2025
every tongue that rises up against zendaya and margot robbie shall fallpic.twitter.com/TAT0ylVwaB
— livv (@ctrlsummers)August 22, 2025
telling my daughter that it’s ok to look like a pearl davis or a margot robbie, that looks aren’t everything and men will see the true beauty inside of you
— Nightmare Vision (@GodCloseMyEyes)June 22, 2025
I want everybody who says Margot Robbie isn’t attractive enough to play barbie to post photos of their wives/girlfriends.
Im tryna see something.
— Tristan Tate (@TateTheTalisman)June 27, 2025
Many have suggested that Margot Robbie’s casting as Barbie is a decision made by the filmmakers and production team based on various factors, including her talent and suitability for the role. And it’s important to appreciate and celebrate diversity in casting choices, as beauty and attractiveness can be subjective and multifaceted.
Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie’s co-star portraying Ken in the film, shared heartfelt details about how Margot aided him in getting into character. Gosling disclosed that Robbie surprised him daily on set by leaving him a thoughtful gift adorned with a pink bow.
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Margot Robbie Wasn’t The First Choice For The Role
During an interview with Vogue, Margot Robbie disclosed that Gal Gadot was strongly considered for the lead role inBarbiebefore Robbie ultimately landed the part. Robbie shared that both herself and director Greta Gerwig initially envisioned Gadot as the ideal choice to embody the iconic character, emphasizing that Gadot exuded genuine “Barbie energy” that resonated with them.
“Because 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. It’s like right before being a dork”.
Margot Robbie unveiled that Gal Gadot, despite being a strong contender for the role, could not join the movie due to her unavailability to commit to the part during that period. Prior to Gadot’s potential involvement, it was initially announced in 2016 that Amy Schumer would headline Sony’s live-action Barbie film.
Amy Schumer disclosed, in March 2017, that she regretfully had to withdraw her involvement from the project due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts a mere four months after the initial announcement.
Barbiewill be released in theaters on July 21.
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