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Margot Robbie is all set to provide the widely anticipatedBarbiewhich is slated to release in the upcoming July. The Greta Gerwig directorial is subjected to several discussions and is a major pop-culture topic even before its release. Recently,The Suicide Squadfame spoke out on how people unnecessarily sexualize the character based on the Mattel fashion dolls.
In an interview with Vogue, Margot Robbie openly addressed how some people sexualize Barbie for her outfits and fashion style. From the posters and the trailers, it was evident that the star-studded movie starring the Harley Quinn star alongside Ryan Gosling will feature the characters donning some unique and cool outfits.
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What did Margot Robbie say about Barbie’s sexualization?
Even after being a children’s doll, Barbie is often sexualized by many over the years. AsMargot Robbiesat in the interview with Vogue, she cleared everything related to her character and slapped those commenting on Barbie’s sexiness.
“I’m like, ‘Okay, she’s a doll. She’s a plastic doll. She doesn’t have organs. If she doesn’t have organs, she doesn’t have reproductive organs. If she doesn’t have reproductive organs, would she even feel sexual desire?’ No, I don’t think she could.”
She added:
“She is sexualized. But she should never be sexy. People can project s-x onto her. Yes, she can wear a short skirt, but because it’s fun and pink. Not because she wanted you to see her b-tt.”
Through her statements, theBabylonactress also defended some of her short and revealing Barbie outfits which were making rounds on the internet soon after their release. As soon as the interview of Margot Robbie reached the fans, the netizens were filled with respect and love for their favorite actress.
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The fans rally behind Margot Robbie
The fans were delighted to hear Margot Robbie’s statement on how Barbie is wrongly sexualized for so long. Many found the statement relevant to the present scenario of the world and everyone’s perspective on women whereas many fans found it as another reason to respect their idol.
Take a look at some of the tweets which show how the Oscar-nominated actress’ words garnered praise from everywhere:
Honestly I’m loving her more and more all the time
— ★ Jennifer ★ (@jenni_one_note)August 04, 2025
— Nina | Suicida era 🍷 (@addicted_smoker)June 19, 2025
This is one of those things that you’re able to keep explaining to men, but they’ll never get ithttps://t.co/WqOzjp6Qme
— Alain 🌸💕 (@tavitanga)August 18, 2025
she’s ending the men before the movie even released
— erén✰👩🏻🚀🪐 (@erenfromtarget)July 30, 2025
there couldn’t have been a more perfect actress for barbiehttps://t.co/F1lRoKHPrQ
— ˗ˏˋ tang (@dttorefan)July 20, 2025
— ella 🫶 (@screams0rtega)July 29, 2025
This is sure to amplify the already pertaining high anticipation surrounding the movie. Besides Margot Robbie,Barbiealso starsRyan Gosling, Emma Mackey, John Cena, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Will Ferrell, Dua Lipa, and many others. While the plot of the movie is yet to be disclosed properly, the movie is reportedly loosely based on the 1994 non-fiction bookReviving Ophelia.
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With the recent social media trends and the presence of a top-tier cast and crew, it can be said thatBarbiecan be one of the most memorable flicks of this year. But to be a blockbuster, the movie will also have to compete with another star-studded project- Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwhich is dropping on the same date.
Barbieis all set to hit the theaters on August 08, 2025.
Source:Vogue/Twitter
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
