Barbie Fun Facts to Know Before Watching the Movie

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The Barbie Movie will finally be shown in cinemas! Millions of people’s dreams of watching the film will be fulfilled. That’s why we’re bringing you some of the most interesting facts you should know before seeing it

Margot Robbie Wanted Gal Galdot to Play Barbie 

Director Greta Gerwing, during the casting process, was looking for ‘Barbie energy’. Margot Robbie, on the other hand, revealed to Vogue that she wasn’t sure she actually owned a Barbie doll, as she wasn’t a huge fan as child. She, growing up on Australia’s Gold Coast, spent a lot of time outside, making mud pies with her cousin (that had a lot of Barbies), playing with trucks and building cubbies.  

     Gal Gadot is Barbie energy. 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”–said Margot about Gal.

It’s true that Gal has that certain»ineffable combination of beauty and exuberance.» However, Gadot wasn’t available to stare Barbie, as she’s occupied with her DC agenda.

Shortage of Pink Paint 

The movie has so much pink stuff, that the production emptied a company’s worldwide supply of pink paint. 

Sarah Greenwood, the film’s production designer, revelead to Architectural Digest about the insanely amounts of pink that were required for the set. At the same time, Greta remained the importance of the color to maintain the “the kid-ness’ of the film’s aesthetic. 

     I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything to be almost too much” –Gerwig said.

Barbie’s Dream House is Inspired in Palm Springs 

Palm Springs, located in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, is renowned for its scorching hot springs, luxurious hotels, sprawling golf courses, and spas. Also, the city stands out for its many examples of mid-century modern architecture. And, actually, it looks almost kind of the same… 

Mattel’s Special Edition Barbie’s of the Film 

The company created a limited edition line and collection of nine dolls with the most iconic looks that Margot wears in the film. 

Ryan Gosling’s Ken is Inspired by the Malibu Version

Super blonde Ken, is inspired by the iconic Sun Livia Malibu Ken doll line of 1979. This connection is further emphasized by the choice of a turquoise swimsuit and Sun-kissed tanned skin.

Reviving Ophelia, the Book Behind Some of the Movie Inspiration

The movie’s story is partially based on the best-selling book Reviving Ophelia of 1994. In an interview for Vogue, Greta confessed that she read the book when she was a kid. The book is about the challenges faced by girls during adolescence and the impact of societal pressures on their lives. 

     My mom would check out books from the library about parenting, and then I would read them… They’re funny and brash and confident, and then they just—stop. How is this journey the same thing that a teenage girl feels? All of a sudden, she thinks, «Oh, I’m not good enough”—Greta Gerwing.

The ‘Original Barbie’ has a Cameo in the Movie

Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, named the doll after her daughter Barbara Handler’s nickname. Although the family associated with the doll had no direct involvement in the film, Greta decided to pay homage to Ruth and the origins of Barbie by including Barbara, who is now 82 years old.

nadie está hablando de que en el trailer de barbie hay un cameo en honor a ruth handler que fue básicamente la creadora de barbie 💗

“los humanos solo tienen un final pero las ideas vivirán para siempre” pic.twitter.com/AgLQs7RxYW

— jae (@WICKEDMINYARD) May 25, 2023

The Reason Why Ryan Gosling Accepted the Role

The Canadian actor accepted the leading role due to the influence of his daughter. But also, he loved the script. 

     Best script I’ve ever read. I walk out in the backyard and, do you know where I found Ken, Jimmy? Face down in the mud next to a squished lemon”, said Gosling of his daughters’ Ken doll. Ryan took a photo of what he found and texted it to Greta saying, “I shall be your Ken, for this story must be told.” 

Did you know some of these Fun Facts? What’s your favorite?