America Ferrera: I Showed Up For “Barbie” Dance Rehearsals Even Though I’m Not In The Scene

[@dakotac180]

She raised us, even before sisterhood of the traveling pants. The entire theater was silent for that speech in Barbie, was the speech of the year. She deserves all her flowers.

[@danielachamorro8783]

I made the mistake of going to a theater where they serve food and the waitress gave me my check during the speech…I was so annoyed 😂

[@beverlystewart1096]

That was a classic monologue.

[@Jackiecarlet]

❤

[@miranastnymph]

Agreed wholeheartedly！

[@danielpedersen1688]

@@danielachamorro8783 wait what? u get served food in a theater? wow where is this? i need to go to ur theater holy shit!!! when u say theater its the same as cinema right? as in u watched it on a big screen, just need to make sure were on the same page. Anyway I seriously need to go to your theater i wish we had that at mine.

[@chemgirl]

America is so sweet, brushing a tear from her cheek from the audience's applause welcome! What a humble and genuine moment!

[@aekelly]

I was so moved by her reaction to the audience love! 💕

[@henryhealing]

I think everything she's done has been part of something of massive impact. Ugly Betty? That broke through so many myths or stereotypes. AmericaFerrera is a national treasure!

[@meshzy13]

Exactly this!! I'm from Indonesia and Ugly Betty was A HUGE DEAL when it came out.

[@angeladoll9785]

Cried like a baby the 1st time I heard this speech. When anyone asks the definition of "woman" they should be sent this clip.

[@chrissiek8706]

Friend of mine looked weird at me, but yeah, I have 😢 too

[@neko6]

Are these limitations and requirements real? What happens if you break free and just do what you want?

[@angeladoll9785]

@@neko6Just play that speech for the women in your life & pay attention to their reactions. It'll teach you a lot about women & yourself. The patriarchy hurts men too, that's a huge theme of the movie you may have missed, the standards applied to manhood are also contradictory & unhealthy.

[@icepawtheyugiohdumbass9955]

@@neko6 Read the comments on the channel of any woman who dares. That's what happens,

[@fancydancer2016]

My best friend and I were crying during that whole speech. It hit home, hard.

[@SidewalkCitizenLA]

The week before the movie came out, one of my aunts passed away suddenly. Growing up we were poor but every Christmas, she gave us Barbie stuff. We had so many Barbies, the Dream House with all the furniture, and more doll clothes and shoes than we had for ourselves! My sister and I went to see it and were floored by it because it reminded us of all of that. Can't say how much more meaning it gave the movie for us ❤

[@BellaBaileyVito]

That's beautiful. 💖

[@dragomilosevic4823]

Stunning and brave!

[@Neurodivergent-j1f]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your aunt.

[@bonniespruin6369]

I'm so sorry for the loss your aunt.

[@littlejoe9381]

I bet your aunt was a beautiful person. 🙂

[@eyeseajujubee]

America deserves all of the recognition and praise she’s getting. I first saw her in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and to hear her saying what I felt growing up/into adulthood was so validating and magnificent.

[@Erasureeraser]

Have you seen Superstore? If you haven't, I highly recommend you see that especially if you love workplace comedy shows. America was fantastic in that series and she directed 4 episodes of it so she's already good enough behind the camera

[@ryran]

This is the first thing I've heard or seen about Barbie that has even made me consider watching it. Love this lady.

[@intalent]

it was terrible man, I wouldn't recommend it (but I seem to be in the minority)

[@stephaniegreenwood4007]

You should watch it. This is not a just a girl movie about girl toys, it is actually a movie about humanity. And it is a movie that everyone should watch, because everyone is a human. It is very educational, and it tackles really deep life issues, but in a way that is still fun and entertaining. It is overall a really well done movie. And ironically enough, despite the fact it is supposed to be about Barbie, Ryan Gosling totally steels the show! However, it is a show that contains topics that are very triggering for many people. Because it does shed light on mass human oppression, as well as the harm that human oppression is actively causing in today’s society. This can be very emotionally triggering both for people who are victims of human oppression and for people who benefit from human oppression,(whether they are aware or not), or both. Most people who watch the movie see it as validating and eye opening, which feels very freeing, but there are a fair amount of people who become very angered, insulted, or who feel very threatened by it. Honestly, it is a good idea to watch this movie just to see which category you fall into. Because this can be a good way to learn about yourself. You can learn if you currently a part of the problem (which you probably don’t know that you are). And if you realize you are a part of the problem, but you don’t want to be, this is a also good thing. You don’t have to be part of the problem, you can and should become part of the solution. You just can’t do this if you aren’t aware of the problem. So if this movie does trigger you in a way that makes you feel angered, threatened, blamed or if it makes you feel a desire to exert control over others or punish others, than this is a sign that you need to learn more. It is not your fault that you feel this way, and it does not make you a bad person to feel this way, even if it feels bad. This does mean that you need to work on seeing people for their full humanity.

[@maygirlisnosyagain]

I was just thinking the same.

[@venus22118]

That monologue in the Barbie movie is DA BOMB! 👏💖

[@christopherporter2459]

Oppenheimer enters the chat

[@venus22118]

@@christopherporter2459 🤯😂

[@dragomilosevic4823]

Why?

[@djdollase]

She seems like such a great, genuine person. Happy she’s getting attention for her work lately.

[@DollhouseKR]

I’ve loved her since Real Women have Curves. She deserves everything and more

[@michellealdrich]

I am SO GLAD they cast her 💖 She is AMAZING 🫶🏻

[@louiebee6745]

Been a fan of hers since Sisterhood. Love how genuinely moved she was by the audience ovation. True class! And early happy 4-0 birthday greetings fellow April baby!🥳

[@transmutatingaswespeak3480]

Omg she teared up!! You are SO appreciated America and there’s so much more for you!!

[@loisfolk5492]

Rocking speech. Always your fault hits home for me. I love my dog she doesn’t judge except about treats but she doesn’t complain.

[@tracyalan7201]

I think she deserves every bit of credit that she's earned. I remember catching her years ago on the Disney Channel as one of the Hispanic cheer leaders in Si Se Puedo, which was a good role of young Hispanic women and the challenges, they faced with their new teacher. Of all the young actresses, she's continued on and has done very well.

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

So proud of this wonderful, thoughtful lady. Her work is a fine example of how we advance society.

[@OccasionalHaHa]

I loved how genuine her feeling was in this interview.

[@richpeltier9519]

Props to Louis for the PERFECT walk on music, Sister Golden Hair by America!

[@mumsylydz]

I do loved that monologue & trying to memorise it😊 amazing actress watched her in ugly Betty too & she’s great actress & so smart & genuine person so humble too ❤

[@yogiSmichael]

Have not seen the Barbie movie, had no intention to... Until I saw this woman's wonderful monologue performed In it. Genuinely jerked a few tears from me. Tip my hat in awe

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

i'll go see Barbie just to hear & see this speech by America on the big screen!!! she called it 4Real4Real 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾👑💜

[@kasondaleigh]

Same here! 👍

[@donnanorthwest]

She had the best speech in Barbie!

[@steveconn]

It was such a whiny rant, as if men weren't trapped in thankless work too or constantly obsessed with women's presentation. So coastal narcissistic and detached from society reality 🎉🎉🎉

[@janekihm5119]

I agree Donna

[@landonfolken03]

​@@steveconnok

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

@@steveconnOh, is the sad, little man unhappy about women’s empowerment. Wahhh, go cry about it 😒🖕🏻

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@steveconn , 😮 strong women scare weak men 😊😮.

[@dannyburleigh1]

Wow that was a SHOCKINGLY GREAT movie scene! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟!!!!

[@amirasindi2429]

Best speech ever. It was quite cathartic

[@Justusson]

I didn’t think I’d care for this movie too much as I didn’t get the trailer (which doesn’t say much, really). But this movie actually became the movie of the year for me. Had to rewatch it and loved the subtle parts and how much real emotions it also shared, both from women’s and men’s perspective. A definite 8/10! 👍

[@Hello-Stoiko]

Why is it that every time I see the speech in Barbie I cry. I’m older so it seems to resonate more in me given my years here.

[@thaniaxo]

America is so interesting and intelligent. What a beautiful person. I hope she explores more outside of the USA because from the sound of it I think she can bring a lot of positive influence to other nations. Congratulations to her !

[@delphinewartelle8106]

I know the movie didn't get the promotion it would have gotten because of the strike but honestly, it was so fun going into a movie without knowing exactly I was going to watch.

[@SidewalkCitizenLA]

I kinda think the lack of promotion was a favor to the movie for this exact reason!

[@123benny4]

I have always loved her, as I'm sure you have too. She is a genuine person and acts with integrity. She's a force to be reckoned with. She's a powerhouse. I haven't seen Barbie, but after seeing her scene and knowing she's in it, I can't wait to see it.

[@Diapontios]

Why doesn’t she win ALL the awards for that monologue??!

[@janetmcbride165]

Because some of the awards belong to the scriptwriters, and the director...

[@dragomilosevic4823]

For being a typical complaining brat?

[@jdsd744]

How you get that from her is more revelatory of your own jadedness than anything else. @@dragomilosevic4823

[@annushankar3032]

@@dragomilosevic4823wow so the whole monologue just flew over your head. And you’re proud of that?

[@fionam7768]

Would it be too twee to say because the system is rigged and we have to call that out but always be grateful??

[@somethingelse419]

Love America Ferrera. She's so chill given that she's been the lead in two hit shows and is now part of such a huge film.

[@_musiclover]

Yes and now she’s an Oscar nominee 🤩🥳

[@ollieollie841]

Oh what a wonderful person! The Barbie movie was truly life changing, almost every woman I’ve met has seen it and those who haven’t I immediately recommend it to!

[@peterbathum2775]

thanks for sharing this clip. I might watch this movie after all

[@okkietrooy6841]

She had some serious AOC energy in that speech.

[@hereigoagain5050]

I know! AOC is so sexy when she tells me what a bad boy I have been.

[@47imagine]

F**k AOC. She has America Ferrera energy.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Yes!

[@dragomilosevic4823]

Yup both complaining waitresses

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

@@dragomilosevic4823 It says a lot about you that you would describe a congressional representative and a successful actress in such a way.

[@valorian30]

Colbert, you are what we all need in life. Choosing to properly address America Ferrera with brava instead of bravo was

[@shedskin01]

I can’t believe that only until recently I binge watched Ugly Betty. What an amazing, hidden gem of a tv show. I want to watch it again. And America Ferrera’s performance is what glues it all together!! Love her!!

[@justjane2070]

Loved it. Even bought the DVDs 😊

[@lashendawest7509]

We love america ferrera and stephen colbert

[@YeanGracie]

I just want to said America, congratulations on your award winning! You deserved it!

[@kinsmed]

What an amazing scene. And way overdue.

[@-streaminadream-5356]

I can listen to her talk all day

[@zabindhanji]

Love America Ferrera. She's come a long way since Ugly Betty. Bravo!

[@Sundayjean]

That may be my all-time favorite monologue.

[@victoriat7961]

ik there’s been so many ppl saying that barbie is white feminism 101 or that it’s just the bare minimum or whatever but when i heard her monologue for the first time i genuinely teared up. sometimes there are things you have to hear out loud to understand them and as a woman sometimes you can’t put certain feelings into words. i loved the movie and while i may have certain critiques (film student syndrome) at the end of the day it’s just a fun film with a huge heart.

[@selenajosephina]

I've loved her ever since the Gotta Kick It up movie!

[@rodolfoleyva6299]

Must be nominated 😁🌟👍

[@alicialeal4049]

This young lady is a class act!

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

Didn't see the movie, don't care about the movie - but I may see it just to see another excellent performance by America, who NEVER disappoints. She's one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood and, unlike so many, she seems like a genuinely decent and charming lady.

[@Dan_d00d]

move is pretty good. plenty of laughs. some feels mixed in , more at the end, but its got some great moments. that most anyone who isnt trying to be a stick in the mud, can get some enjoyment with.

[@kinsmed]

Charismatic mature people will divulge what they like... and not gripe in front of charismatic mature people.

[@valerievankouwen1266]

RE 'unlike so many', I feel like many actors/actresses are very genuine people. Who would you not call that?

[@lynnmckenna9934]

See the movie!!

[@bothellkenmore]

I was cynical about the concept as well. Watched it on MAX and it's way better than I imagined. There's some deep thoughts that come up.

[@blairjr2570]

Always adored America since day one of Ugly Betty!

[@LamaMama26]

I've seen it 4 or 5 times now. Best movie!!

[@em8066]

Her speech is like therapy. It made the movie.

[@ramiyazje]

I loved America since Superstore where you get to see how progressive and caring she truly is. Incidentally I watched 'Dumb Money' yesterday (the GameStop stock story, AWESOME movie btw).. America in it is absolutely amazing and again her true character shines brightly through. You always feel she's one of us, the global downtrodden and oppressed!

[@sparkythancztwise]

Love America so much. Love her skills/talent, her virtuous character and her endearing personality. Everything about her. Love Margot and Greta and Kate and Ryan same/similarly.

[@Keenonf]

Love barbie, but Ugly Betty was iconic and she needs to know how impactful that series was and i would cry the happiest of tears if it ever came back!

[@dolphinsleap]

her monolog in that movie is precisely why i don't give a "fk" what anyone else thinks of me, only what i think of myself. i always try to be respect everyone regardless of their circumstances, root for the underdog, and treat everyone as i would like to be treated. if you don't like me based on that, then that is on you, not me. hehehe "Intelligence does not know age, race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation...and neither do smart people." ~~ Joyce Moore

[@tombpunk]

Standing ovation!

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

totally agreed with america ferrera on her dialogue in her scene. glad steven interviewed her.

[@COO415]

America, so beautiful and humble. What a combination 🥰🥰🥰. The other America, so beautiful but not so humble 😕😜

[@tinas_hotdog_sophie]

I know this is the big speech but my favorite is when she pitches ordinary barbie, who wants to be president and a mom, or just a mom, or just the president or neither a mom nor the president, coz it is all valid.

[@hcroussette]

I didn't really understand that part because I remember my Barbies basically being ordinary Barbies. They were just dolls with a cute outfit, not astronaut Barbie or anything like that., So when she pitched that idea, I was like: but that's already a thing, no?

[@NewMessage]

She has the best name for a future career in politics. Her name recognition game is top shelf!

[@ericzamora3085]

Would have loved to see a clip of her dancing!!! Love her! ❤

[@SteepedlnStories]

That scene made me cry in theaters.

[@carlosantoniopinedasanmartin]

Spanish: En un hito histórico america ferrera en la pionera hondureña en inspirar su propia muñeca barbie, un logro que llena de orgullo al país catracho de 5 estrellas de corazón ❤🇭🇳 en ser nomida al Oscar a la mejor actriz de reparto

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Now I really want to see Barbie. I haven't been in a theater in years, and I really blew Barbie off as fluff. Because lots of trailers, not able to engage with the cast, it was awfully pink. I will be learning America's monologue. It's awesome!

[@michelcomenta]

I've been a fan of Ugly Betty and Superstore for so long and seeing her having her talent recognized makes me so so happy 🩵🥹

[@jackrusso5103]

She is the real thing. So genuine and HUMAN. I wish her nothing but the best.

[@tlgibson97]

If you're looking for tequila at the Emmy's then just hunt down Guillermo. I'm sure he'll be there and well stocked.

[@thend4427]

😂

[@weegeelana8523]

They played an AMERICA song for her!!

[@fenecofeneco19]

And that's why all the Oppenheimers like movies can win all the golden stuff they want ,they will always miss the power Barbie will always have

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Anyone else loves Barbie ❤

[@writerspen010]

Been a fan since Real Women Have Curves and Gotta Kick It Up! Loved seeing her be a part of so many impactful movies over the years have that have broken barriers and offered heart and comfort and inspiration to her audiences.

[@rnmatsuda]

I need to see America dancing the Barbie dance!

[@meshzy13]

She is so so so underrated!! God, please give her the LEAD part after this!!

[@pookie47]

such a lovely interview.

[@hwizell7478]

“I get to say that?!!” Monological missive America you GOAT 🐐 #haiku #barbie #monologue #americaferrera #goat

[@casalazar10]

Love America Ferrera!

[@losmaciel4580]

Si se puede! It mean yes we can!!!!!

[@pamspencer3109]

At work we use Slack. I chose Barbie as my Icon and put my status as "In the dream house (office)." Thank you America for saying so eloquently what all women feel!

[@royaljesters4010]

A reminder ,not to forget to all the good ways to improve ourselves.Ok to slide just don't abandon the good wonderful things and mannerisms of special people we are blessed to harvest.Improve on the Sunny side of life.Enjoy.Love , American,and her role.❤

[@SoundtrakKorner]

we're rooting for you America Ferrera for academy win!

[@ivann.1916]

I want America to work with Guillermo del Toro so bad

[@Vega2099x]

I feel like the Barbie movie copy and pasted her speech right from America's Amy character in Superstore.. Lol good show! Glen especially, from Kids In The Hall, is priceless

[@marybratton5514]

Superstore was amazing!

[@blairbrown4812]

It's going to take me the rest of my natural life and at least 20 years beyond that for me to wrap my mind around the fact that the corporate Juggernaut that is Mattel was on board with this *very* revolutionary project. I swear, it's like they know that the end of their era is coming,and they've got zero fucks left to give!

[@mirfir]

I love her!! 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@teleopinions1367]

I am glad she had a good experience shooting the film. That's not usually the case in Hollywood with a lot of production companies as many of you know.

[@angelasurratt5908]

I’ve loved her since Real Women Have Curves!!!

[@nongthip]

America Ferrera: I'm thinking of Thunder Monkey from Lords of Dogtown. "They're all yours Sid". LOL

[@Nerd502]

Really ones have been fans since Gotta Kick It Up! America Ferrera raised us!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@alicephilips1847]

Brava!

[@pecos9950]

Loved the lead-in song. Funny choice.

[@likebot.]

Sister Golden Hair by America?

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Anyone else love Barbie than Bratz

[@kinsmed]

What better representative to bear the name.

[@LamaMama26]

This scene shows how much Jo Koy didn't watch.

[@mrscecilia9054]

Love her

[@bamboowomandancing]

Bravo!

[@WeChoseHATE]

She is such a humbled girl. Love love her voice! Red would be a better lip color. She was so good in Barbie-the speech was amazing!

[@jennym2276]

Love her hair

[@kinglui89]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ she is a culture gem , I really really hope they bring back Ugly Betty

[@valeriedevereux5912]

I am going to be 69 soon. That speech was and has been my life. And still is.

[@LesleyGene]

Now I want to watch it 😒

[@nicolettacinci3053]

Don't