America Ferrera: Life Lessons | Bazaar UK

If you're yet to see the Barbie movie, then we won't spoil it for you - but those who have will know that there's a pivotal scene involving America Ferrera's character, Gloria; one which has since spawned countless social-media tributes and online think pieces. It's reported that Ferrera and the film's director, Greta Gerwig, rehearsed and workshopped the speech almost 50 times, bringing their fellow cast members to tears, so important was it to nail the messaging and make an impact on the audience.
But the woman behind the character is just as inspiring in real life. Ferrera, who is our summer digital cover star, has never held herself back, telling us she's always felt "pulled towards speaking up" and that a need to fight for others has always been deeply rooted within her.
Above, Ferrera tells us her life lessons.
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[@Wiz83]

Never found her unbelievable as an "ugly" character. She's gorgeous.

[@ginasalinas1]

what I love about her is how insightful & wise she is. she's truly a beautiful woman. I felt like I was listening to an older sister/best friend/cool aunt give me life advise the whole time.

[@cmv3]

This is like Season 5 of Ugly Betty Episode 1!❤😊 Love you America!!💐💐 So relaxed and so free. You're the party 🥳

[@rmannayr2129]

SHE IS A BEAUTY!

[@sprich3200]

I love how the media industry now is getting so much healthier, more inclusive, more loving & care than how it used to be. To imagine back then America was considered fat is just plain hostile & toxic.

[@oromicrobo1394]

Superstore is such an amazing series!

[@marialeija7442]

I am new to Ugly Betty. I’m on season 3 and love the show. Love her!!! 🫶🏼🩷🫶🏼

[@Whereisnicolenow]

Love her so much! She is important to all women

[@cellar4763]

I’d put her up there with Selena Gomez

[@lilmilontiktok]

@@cellar4763america can actually act

[@KRAZED.WE.FEEL.]

Prove jt

[@imranahmadpakistan]

Hi

[@rmannayr2129]

SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@rmannayr2129]

SHE WAS GREAT IN THE MOVIE!

[@byzantineaura]

I like her voice

[@cmv3]

This was very useful. Thank you America!

[@katiana2837]

Loooooooooooooooooved this!!❤❤❤

[@mumsylydz]

She’s pretty gorgeous & so smart intelligent woman love her ❤

[@SeanHunt-jk3dv]

She is amazing she’s gorgeous 2:38

[@rmannayr2129]

I REMEMBER HER FROM HER TV SHOW!

[@gmoleta1662]

aaaaah i love America . obsessed with her since Superstore. such an underrated fcking Actress 🥺💗

[@stevenlemus5548]

Icon, legend, she is the moment . 💅🏽

[@leosmi1]

Our eternal Betty

[@SeanHunt-jk3dv]

She is my favorite person

[@bryceboson9970]

My wife is so fabulous I love her with all my heart forever and ever

[@maaaarisz]

I loooove Amy Sosa

[@alinedasilveirabrasil]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@wansoulz6261]

she astrid damn badass haha the voice

[@gojbbf4095]

great video but the background music is so irritating!

[@GabyGibson]

Holy smokes she’s beautiful. And an amazing woman

[@benferreira7943]

Ben

[@davidolivera984]

Astrid.

[@double6ixes]

can’t stand america ferrara. the fact that she single handedly put the entire cast and crew of superstore out of work is so self- centered. she had a kid (like millions to people do a day) and therefore the entire world had to stop and revolve around her so she quit. Obviously since she was one of the main characters in the show it quickly got canceled. any one else would be so grateful to have work on a successful sitcom. typical self-obsessed Aries.

[@darkale658]

This is such BS. America was already a huge sitcom star after Ugly Betty and it's part of the reason Superstore even had the opportunity to grow in popularity. America doesn't owe the show anything more than doing a good job while she's passionate about the project. At the end of the day It is just a job and it is not on America if the show cannot continue on without her. The Office was 10x more popular than Superstore ever was and they managed to crank out a few more seasons after Steve Carell left, even though the thought of Michael Scott not being in the show was basically unthinkable. It would have been so easy to write around Amy and even Jonah leaving if the writers & producers really wanted to. It's also not on Amy if some of the actors can't find work after a particular show. They should be grateful that they were able to get their start on such an iconic show and with such unique roles on NBC, many many talented actors will never get that opportunity. You really need to take your crazy pills.

[@Ac-lv1ot]

I love America Ferrera.

[@johnnydollarhide9466]

America is mediocre at best. She is the best looking girl in the ugly section. Nothing to write home about, not funny and hard to look at in general. I shouldn’t be harsh, I know, I’m sure she is considered pretty in the dwarf community.

[@LittleKikuyu]

Yeah she really shouldn’t have done silly stuff like getting kids! 😂😂😂 a sitcom is obviously so much more important 🙄🙈🤦🏼‍♀️