Gadot was at the top of her list, but scheduling conflicts prevented the “Wonder Woman” star from entering Barbieland.

Who was the first choice actress for Barbie?

Yes, while the Australian actor's performance alongside Ryan Gosling in the record-breaking film is already iconic, a different star actually turned down the titular role before Robbie got the gig. The former Neighbours star revealed in a recent interview that Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot was first choice.

Who was supposed to be Barbie instead of Margot Robbie?

Amy Schumer

Schumer was the original choice for Barbie back in 2016 when the project was under the purview of Sony Pictures. However, she eventually left the project and the film rights to Barbie went to Warner Bros.

Who turned down the Barbie role?

Amy Schumer was supposed to play Margot Robbie's Barbie character. Amy was cast as Barbie in 2016, but dropped out in 2017 due to creative differences. She told Andy Cohen last month, "I think we said it was scheduling conflicts. That's what we said, but it really was just creative differences."

Which actresses auditioned for Barbie?

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Why didn t Anne Hathaway play Barbie?

Anne Hathaway was approached and was also meant to lead the role of Barbie after issues of creative differences emerged with Amy Schumer, but later the film was slated to release in 2020 according to the deadline and hence never worked out.

Why did Amy Schumer drop out of Barbie?

In March 2017, Schumer suddenly walked away from the project. She told Variety that she was "no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts," but that proved to be a kinder response to what really happened. In 2022, Schumer further explained that she and the studio did not agree on Barbie's character.

Who turned down playing Ken?

Matt Bomer turned down playing Ken in 'Barbie'. Despite auditioning to play the doll in Greta Gerwig's live-action blockbuster based on the famous Mattel dolls Barbie and Ken, the 46-year-old star rejected the part, “choosing not to spend extensive time away from his family."

Who was the pregnant Barbie?

“Pregnant Barbie” is actually Margaret Hadley Sherwood, or Midge, as her friends call her. Midge was created to be a less glam, more relatable Barbie, per Buzzfeed News. The doll was launched in 1963 as Barbie's bestie. She had freckles and red hair, and she wore less makeup than Barbie did.

Who did Anne Hathaway play in Barbie?

After Schumer dropped out of the movie, Anne Hathaway was cast as Barbie, with "Ocean's 8" writer Olivia Milch taking over to write the script.

How much did Margot get paid for Barbie?

Margot Robbie's salary for the Barbie movie was reported to be $12.5 million, matching Ryan Gosling's pay to play Ken. Robbie's involvement in making the Barbie movie happen, along with her star power, explains her high salary.

Who almost played Ken?

Bowen Yang, Dan Levy and Ben Platt Almost Played Kens in 'Barbie': 'They Were Really Bummed They Couldn't Do It'

Was Amy Schumer almost Barbie?

Schumer was originally cast as Barbie in 2016 but a year later she announced she was leaving the project, citing "scheduling conflicts." She explained the situation further during her chat with Cohen, admitting she actually left for a different reason. "I think we said it was scheduling conflicts," she revealed.

When was pregnant Barbie?

The controversial pregnant Midge doll was released by Mattel in 2002 and caused outrage among parents who believed it promoted teen pregnancy.

Who was the first black celebrity Barbie doll?

1969: Julia

The Julia Barbie doll was one of the first Celebrity Barbie dolls. "Julia" was a hit 1968 TV sitcom about a widowed single mother and registered nurse, Julia Baker, played by Diahan Carroll. The show was groundbreaking as the first weekly series to star a Black American woman in a non-stereotypical role.

Who is the woman with the most Barbies?

Well, that's nothing compared to Bettina Dorfmann's collection of a staggering 18,500 dolls. Her love for Barbie has earned her the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Barbie dolls, a title she has held since 2005.

Was there ever a fat Barbie?

And it's true that, in 2016 – 57 years after Barbie's birth – Mattel finally released a 'curvy' Barbie doll in its 'Fashionistas' range. It even earned the brand a Time magazine cover.

Why was pregnant Barbie banned?

In real life, Pregnant Midge didn't last long on the shelves - and was cancelled by parents over teen pregnancy fears. Midge was first designed in the 1960s as a sidekick for Barbie.

Why was Oreo Barbie controversial?

Released in 2001, this Barbie featured an OREO purse to encourage study time and snack time. However, the Afro American version of the doll did not go down well as Oreo is considered a derogatory term of Afro Americans who date and marry white people.

Did Ryan Gosling audition for Barbie?

The Big Picture. Director Greta Gerwig reveals that she saw Ryan Gosling's comedic talent on Saturday Night Live and knew he was perfect for the role of Ken in Barbie. Gosling's participation on SNL showcased his knack for comedy, particularly in sketches like "Papyrus" where he displayed his deadpan delivery.

How much did Ryan Gosling get paid for Barbie?

Ryan Gosling's role in Barbie was one of his highest-paying yet, earning him $12.5 million. Despite not playing the title character, Gosling's salary matching Margot Robbie's for Barbie shows the value of his performance and his importance to the film's marketing.

Who is Ken in love with?

What is Ken's relationship to Barbie? Ken and Barbie met in 1961 while filming their first commercial together, according to Mattel. It was love at first sight and the two, who both hail from the (fictional) town of Willows, Wisconsin, started going steady.

Was Gal Gadot supposed to be Barbie?

Popular on Variety. Given the $1 billion success of “Barbie,” it's hard to picture anyone in the title role other than Margot Robbie. But the actor explained to Vogue back in May that it was actually Gal Gadot who was her first choice to star as Barbie.

Why girls are rejecting the new curvy Barbie?

“The most commonly identified reason for not wanting to play with the curvy doll was her larger size,” Dr Harriger said. Curvy Barbie is similar in height to petite Barbie, but has a more rounded stomach, thicker legs and no gap between her thighs. She is still larger than the average woman.

Why wasn t Rachel in the Barbie movie?

During a new interview on “Watch What Happens Live,” Schumer admitted that it was “creative differences” that drove her off the “Barbie” movie. “I can't wait to see the [Margot Robbie] movie, it looks awesome,” Schumer said. “I think we said it was scheduling conflicts, that's what we said.