How Margot Robbie Became Barbie 🎀✨ | Teen Vogue

"I actually don't know if I even owned a Barbie." Margot Robbie may have not been obsessed with the dolls as a child, but there was one thing that she was extremely keen on: the Barbie Dreamhouse. From constructing her fold-out house as a 5-year-old to seeing a life-size version come to life right before her eyes, Margot Robbie truly manifested her Barbie dreams. Margot breaks down her entire process for the 'Barbie' movie, from the mental preparation for the role, working alongside Greta Gerwig and Ryan Gosling on set, the fabulous pink wardrobe and so much more.
SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This video was conducted prior to the strike.
Director: Juliet Lopez
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Jess Lane
Director of Content: Lane Williamson
Senior Manager, Creative Development: Logan Tsugita
Creative Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Coordinating Producer: Sydney Malone
Associate Producer: Meb Beyene
Associate Producer: Rafael Vasquez
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas
Production Assistant: Liza Antonova
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Erica Dillman
Additional Editor: Paul Tael
Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Associate Manager, Creative Development: Ali Farooqui
00:00 "I cannot think of another movie that had more hair than the Barbie movie."
00:24 Casting Process
01:32 Margot's Vision
03:10 Mental Prep
05:54 Physical Prep
07:14 Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe
09:25 Filming Process
10:14 Margot's Barbie Takeaways
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[@Charlotte-cu7sn]

You can tell how passionate about this film she is

[@eyeofthestorm.]

💖💖💖

[@mikefrommie]

Yeah but Barbie is 21 not 38

[@lalalore13]

@@mikefrommieshe looks great still

[@litmoney_]

@@mikefrommie33 and someone’s jealous

[@Charlotte-cu7sn]

@@mikefrommie okay why is that relevant to my comment???

[@JasminRain]

Barbie on her KZbin talking about saying “thank you” instead of “sorry” has always stuck with me. Nice to hear Margot also resonated with that message 🥹💜

[@isabellascalzitti9524]

thank you if i broke your legs with my car

[@agnitapandian]

Woah

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self" ~ Aristotle

[@davidthompsonii2427]

That video is such a classic!

[@rebeccar.p.1308]

I feel the same-when I watched that “thank you vs sorry” video years ago, it honestly changed my perspective on the words I use every day. “Sorry, my mistake!” And “My mistake, thank you for catching that!” have a very different meaning now and changing the language changed me for the better. Thankful to Barbie for that life lesson! 💖

[@MsBombastix]

I wish they would make a Barbieland hotel that you can stay in and where there is a dresscode so everyone looks like Barbie/Ken!

[@lunarisita26]

Yess, since the first time they showed the set i've been thinking about that, it would be amazing and is going to make bank.... At least i hope they preserve the set.

[@thegalhorowitz]

you should make one, Ill be your first client

[@Pucheelee]

There’s Trixie motel in Palm Springs?😅

[@ValerieMoreno_]

They have a Barbie dream House Airbnb in Malibu

[@AlexLong-iq5mj]

They opened a Barbie cafe in NYC

[@crystalo3402]

She’s wearing this Chanel suit in about 4 other interviews. Margot and the cast are so hardworking for jamming in all this press in a day.

[@jmcmontanheiro]

They were all filmed the same day of press interviews ☺️ same happens with every actor

[@__VR__8]

Her style is amazing recently! Bombastic!

[@tasneembakhit]

this is very comfortable to hear, it means she's getting the majority of the barbillion 🎉🎉🎉box office earnings

[@castoputa]

I’d not take it off either, except if they had another one for me 😂

[@wildflamingo5823]

I didn’t know that she produced the movie! Margot really put her all into this project❤

[@15Candles]

She was the one who approached Greta to write and direct the movie, which tells that she took the project very seriously

[@Another0neTime]

She did an amazing job.

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken" ~ Dostoevsky

[@tritamtran7264]

ok

[@AlexBsSecret]

apparently the idea of a Barbie movie was being shopped around for many years and it was pitched to different actresses and writers but it always went nowhere. Margot got wind of it pretty early on, she never gave up on the idea and was relentless with Mattel and got Greta onboard and finally got the ok

[@lacali2346]

Margot casting herself as Barbie is such a Barbie thing to do. Loves it

[@DanaDakota]

That’s true! 😄

[@hollyshouse928]

She didn't technically, Margot originally wanted gal Gadot as Barbie and Greta talked Margot into taking the lead

[@HealedChakras777]

​@@hollyshouse928Thank goodness Margot accepted omg

[@SimsinWonderland]

She's so ridiculously pretty and whoever has been doing her wardrobe for all the Barbie press is amazing.

[@TimeBucks]

Margot really put her all into this project

[@kajaldey6891]

Nice

[@aliashah487]

Wow NYC

[@JavedHussain-fq2ce]

Hy

[@sachinnath770]

Nice

[@mangalimounika4506]

👍👍👍

[@elizabethrose5333]

I loved that one phrase towards the end saying you don't have to ask for permission to be human, human is just something you are. It kinda made me feel relieved about just having a time where I cry alot and am stressed and sad. I was like: yeah. there's bauty in it all. It's just being human.

[@kristindeltoro1948]

🙏🏼

[@melindavo679]

v

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

Sometimes, it’s really hard to be human. 🙏🏻💕

[@sarlardar]

And it's a shared human experience that we'll all struggle at some point - I need to remind myself that sometimes ❤

[@soma277]

I’m honestly grateful that Barbie was made bc it gave us a chance to relive as our Barbie’s again together.

[@niabelizaire3596]

Margot did an amazing job playing Barbie! 🩷🎀

[@eyeofthestorm.]

💝

[@Lala-uc8ky]

🩷🩷🩷

[@inurihettiarachchi9780]

She was the perfect fit for the role. Can't possibly think of anyone else

[@duncan3998]

Even nailed the American accent

[@missthea5259]

@@duncan3998 Most of her film roles have involved an Americn accent.

[@juju537]

Thank you to the producers for doing an interview that allows her to really talk more technically about the process. It's so much more refreshing to watch an interview that doesn't have a bunch of fluff questions and answers.

[@pingoo9680]

I actually noticed how her costumes got softer and less doll like towards the end of the film but I couldn’t quite place my finger on what the subtle change was. Watching these interviews and behind the scenes content really goes to show the amount of detail poured into every single aspect of this movie and it really paid off!

[@babyhols777]

It’s so unfair that they took down the set. The public deserved to visit it

[@Ida938]

True! Maybe they will build like an amusement park or something like this

[@dakotac180]

Laugh, cry, laugh, cry. Hug your moms. Be whoever you want to be. Don't settle into others expectations of you. Great movie

[@periscope7731]

It’s never too late to learn new skills or to go on new adventures💓

[@nadeshiko9423]

she is so articulate and smart, knows everything down to the details...you can see how she's passionate about this film. margot has always been a great actress and im so happy and proud of her she just keeps stepping up her game!

[@stardust6870]

This woman is so beautiful. But there's also something so warm and relatable about her. I've loved her since The Wolf of Wall Street and I'm happy to see her become this successful.

[@DRLOUDPACKxxx]

She's fantastic

[@contagiousintelligence5007]

I also like that she seems to be kind and warm ( and of course very talented)

[@alexandrasalazar2705]

Fabulously made movie! America’s speech made the entire theater cry and I truly hope she gets an award for it!! Margot, Greta, and everyone involved in the making of this film, THANK YOU! ❤

[@oantran8060]

ok

[@I-dont-reply]

Yea aight

[@kyndrareed5494]

Going tomorrow to see it thanks for this comment!

[@awarevic]

It's so funny that the video is called "How Margot Robbie became Barbie" when in fact Margot Robbie looks exactly like Barbie without any preparation needed. She's super gorgeous!

[@diyabalan8407]

I think it meant how she got into the mindset of the roles, much less looks. It takes a lot more for actors to get into the mental role and that takes all the research Margot Robbie was describing.

[@paolafrias]

There literally could’ve never been anyone more perfect to play Barbie! It was so much more than I expected it to be and I love them for it

[@elisabethdakak878]

Reese Witherspoon

[@paolafrias]

@@elisabethdakak878 she’s great but she’s not Barbie

[@t-swizzylover3752]

Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez would make a perfect Barbie as well!!

[@redwineandagingerale]

​​@@t-swizzylover3752as much as I love Taylor, Margot is the better actress

[@t-swizzylover3752]

@@redwineandagingerale well yeah i must say Taylor is not much of an actress but physically i just think she has it all to be a Barbie!!

[@ericamarielblanco695]

She's a Barbie. She's a Queen. She deserves it.❤️😍👸✨

[@florence9978]

1000% agree!!!

[@ruby__2879]

your comment is cringe, but i agree

[@RJ-nm6qt]

⁠@@ruby__2879look in the mirror. YOUR comment is what made me cringe.

[@eyeofthestorm.]

💖💖💖

[@ruby__2879]

@@RJ-nm6qt why would i need a mirror to read my comment?

[@victorianikiforov196]

They need to do set tours or something with those life-sized barbie dream houses because I feel like so many people would love to see them in person lol

[@misspriss105]

Architectural Digest KZbin channel did a great tour on the making of the Barbie movie set and houses.

[@koorigashi87]

When she talks about how they used softer fabrics for the costumes towards the end of the movie vs the ones used before, I realised that most actual Barbie outfits do look very stiff and geometrical on the dolls because the threads of the fabric are so much larger compared to the doll's size than to a human's, so even super thin fabrics don't create the same effect of softly wrapping the body. That's why the first costumes have a doll-like quality, whereas the yellow dress Margot wears near the end looks so natural. The attention to details in this movie is amazing.

[@gabifgt]

this movie healed wounds i didn't know i had.

[@lktzu2821]

I felt this in my heart. 😢

[@maryp6334]

She really has the perfect look for Barbie and Harley Quinn. She is a versatile amazing actress and that’s why I love her.❤

[@rebeccadsouza9128]

Just saw the movie. What an incredible cast, well-written script and unexpectedly deep. A must-watch for sure!

[@cooperwolfe5478]

I really want to watch it. I was hoping to watch it last weekend so that I could experience Barbenheimer but I was only able to watch Oppenheimer. Barbie seems like a really fun movie and I know not everyone has liked but it seems like the people who gave it a chance loved it.

[@razanmedhat]

@@cooperwolfe5478 did u like Oppenheimer?

[@cooperwolfe5478]

@@razanmedhat I thought it was great. If I had to grade it I would give it an A- and personally I think it’s Nolan’s second best film. That being said out of the two movies I was hoping that Barbie was going to win the weekend.

[@jessy1982]

@@cooperwolfe5478I also still need to watch Barbie, but if you saw Oppenheimer as an A- and expected Barbie to be better maybe your expectations are getting a bit too high to enjoy it properly. I also need to not let the hype affect how I'll see it when I do so I don't get underwhelmed. :)

[@periscope7731]

@@cooperwolfe5478 You should definitely see it. I was born the same year as Barbie: 1959. This movie is poignant and deep, with a message for everyone. It empowers the viewers to go about their day, with confidence and élan 💁🏻‍♂️💓

[@stephanielogan6280]

She totally nailed it as Barbie 🌼💗

[@valeriamarrerodiaz1731]

thanks for this comment cause I was regretting seeing her in this video 0:53

[@ALL4TRUTHANDFREEDOM]

I think we would fuq well together lol trampoline devil

[@user-ww6dn4fz7o]

she is cute

[@panagiwtaafk]

I'm so proud of Margot, she gave all of her into the production of this movie. The Barbie movie didn't only remind us of our childhood, it taught us deep life lessons throughout it. 🎀

[@verylemonygreen]

Im in awe by the passion and the thorough research she has done. Shes so fantastic honestly

[@JavedHussain-fq2ce]

Hy

[@QueenAva2010]

@@JavedHussain-fq2cewhat r u on abt she’s a girl so it’s a she are u that stupid

[@Rashmi-7]

So glad mattel agreed to the script and greta + the whole team listening to margot’s suggestions like including aqua and so much more the movie came out perfect

[@shonidoyle1059]

I watched it twice because i loved it so much. I even wore a bright pink dress to the cinema just to feel connected to my inner little girl. My wardrobe is entirely black usually so it was fun to wear pink and watch somthing so fun and happy. So many parts made me emotional which shocked me alot. I honestly couldnt think of anyone better to play barbie 💜

[@agathacapriles6831]

movie of the year. she did amazing

[@lordfarquaad8267]

When America did that monologue, the entire theatre broke out into spontaneous applause.

[@cow3948]

she's phenomenal

[@cheric2010]

Our theatre broke out in sniffles 😭😭😭 everyone was touched. Same thing happened towards the end when Barbie was talking to Ruth and holding her hand. So many tears

[@benirab8153]

That's so unbelievably cringe

[@eylul5967]

​@@benirab8153cringe is a word people use as an excuse to miss out on life

[@swarnaaa]

​@@eylul5967 I love this comment!

[@baaharumii]

the way she talks is sooo mesmerizing, I could listen to her all day 🩷

[@stormboakye6842]

She's so stunning sis, and she explained everything really well, as well as the fact that she looks gorgeous in that yellow two piece

[@pinixmurallon7775]

I love you Margot. 7 years being a fan hope to see you soon 🩷🥹

[@ddzgdt]

Wait I NEED to know what Margot's Barbie perfume was 😩

[@adl6907]

Chanel Eau Fraiche

[@bina__bunny1098]

This movie honestly took me back to my childhood. Made me fall back in love with my femininity and the color pink.

[@KidAstronaut]

Margot Robbie is one of my favorite actresses. I love her passion for her characters and bringing such impactful stories to life!

[@cooperwolfe5478]

She’s one of my favorite actresses as well. Honestly this might be my favorite film that she is in.

[@kimberlytrew5179]

Loved her performance, hope this team receives a lot of nominations. They deserve it.

[@tomcruisemiddleteeth]

you can tell how passionate and gentle and kind and brilliant she as she speaks. we STAANNNNN

[@banedjukic8788]

One of the most beautiful actresses and women ever.

[@jessicashwbwjebejem7262]

The movie was a MASTERPIECE 😩💗🥹

[@kr2112]

This film was so outstanding!!! My husband loved it as much or more than I. We both foresee Academy Awards!!! Thank you, Margot, for this wonderful interview with Teen Vogue!!! Wow! It deepened our experience.

[@Father_of_Death]

She was born to play Barbie. She really captured her mannerisms and personality very well.

[@Amber28885]

Thank you Jeannie for allowing us in your life. It is beautiful to see you embrace your culture and also reflect on your journey. I do think your purpose in life is to educate others how to be more compassionate, to be in touch with their soul. Thank you for great lesson ❤🙏🏾

[@AAZ_08]

I dont think we would have noticed the amount of details and hardwork put into this film without this video and the building of barbie dollhouse video

[@nickellfrancis8522]

I can see how Margot is really enjoying what she’s do her love ❤️ for acting that her passion

[@ohohjournal5828]

she is so beautiful and perfect for the Barbie character

[@18thdandelion]

Margot Robbie is so passionate and hardworking. She definitely put in so much effort for this production.. ❤

[@VaWv7]

How can she be that pretty?!🥲🥲🥲I love her

[@stuckbythegIue]

margot is literally an icon, she can pull off harley quinn and the least expected, barbie 🔛🔝

[@thewayithappens469]

i love how passionate she is about this film

[@thatbee3585]

I love Margot !!! Love her. So stoked to see this movie I haven’t been this excited to see a movie in forever .

[@TheRhythmOfLife1972]

Phenomenal presentation explaining the theory and philosophy of putting the movie together was that a lot of laughing during the junket tour. Very very well done with the graphics explaining each Section.

[@aaliyahtejada1855]

i LOVEEE the structure of this video!! sooo much better then “this is what i put on” like omg this is mentally stimulating and entertaining!!!

[@Anajulia-dt9gg]

She looks soo beautiful ❤❤❤

[@chrisdemnianyk4357]

Love Margot and BARBIE! She definitely succeeded as a Producer. Loved the movie. Adding more "Barbie Pink" to my summer wardrobe, too.

[@minmindays]

Enjoyed the film ❣️ Thank you for making it ❣️

[@ggr9068]

She was born for this role. She is Barbie come to life. I loved the movie! ❤

[@cooperwolfe5478]

I thought it was great too. Personally it’s my favorite film of the year so far.

[@katmat90]

LOVE her yellow outfit in this interview!!!💛💛💛

[@JULIANA_MAJOR_ICH_LIEBE]

Your videos never fail to lift my spirits ✨ Keep doing what you do!

[@ashleyj0]

I'm def not a movie buff, in fact i've never seen any of the movies she's been in.. but i think she did an amazing job in this movie. I say that bc i 100% believed her character. Every time she cried, i cried. First time in my life i'd ever relate to barbie. She gave barbie a soul.

[@daniellemarsh1989]

It’s okay to be white, it’s okay to be black, it’s okay to be asian, it’s okay to be whatever race you are. Let’s embrace the diversity of the world and let’s treat each other as equals.

[@vincev4630]

We as humans are inclined to do so. Blame culture for it's flawed conditioning.

[@educationalporpoises9592]

@@vincev4630 who made culture?

[@vincev4630]

@@educationalporpoises9592 - Point is, many cultures hardly evolve. There are dumb cultures, smart cultures, and evil cultures. But if we want the world to think as one, the WORLD has to be in a single culture. Can't treat eachother as equals if there is diversity to begin with.

[@Bookwasbetter]

​@@vincev4630Race is nothing but a social construct designed to divide us. Skin color is just varying amounts of pigmentation.

[@patriciasanderson2171]

Which culture? There is not one culture.

[@n3493]

She's so amazing 💗

[@JackieWyers]

love herrrr & this film!!!

[@khloeadam1430]

SHE IS SO GORGEOUS OML

[@monkeymustang]

I have so much respect for Margot. She is absolutely beautiful and very intelligent and well spoken. I haven’t watched the movie yet but I know I will appreciate it because of her. Xo

[@Doxsein]

Did u watch yet?

[@inbars.]

Stunning❤ She's perfect for this role Loved the movie so much!!

[@reading101]

Such a talented and hardworking actress… inspiring!

[@sarahlo4661]

The dedication !

[@chanelfaith90]

I loved this movie so much, it was a masterpiece🩷

[@liyahsunshine]

The movie was amazing i love it so much!!! 10/10 🥰💖💖💖🩷💗🎀✨🌸

[@Garcelle1987]

She’s so adorable But also incredibly articulate, poised and passionate And as a fan I’m so proud of what she has achieved with this movie 🙌

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Margot is such a beautiful ray of sunshine.

[@voarexxx]

Legit so excited. LES GOO MONDAY!!!!!

[@chareseshinabery]

Love this!!! I didn’t know Margot produced the movie! I love it even more!

[@katethornton4384]

I had that same fold-out Barbie house, and I was obsessed! There are still bits and pieces of it in the basement at my parents house.

[@kyn354]

i love how she’s so passionate about this film and its importance

[@Mikaela0729]

“It’s importance”. A trashy movie about Barbie. Our society has officially fallen. Shameful

[@kyn354]

@@Mikaela0729 i understand, the meaning of the film might be too deep for you to understand

[@darklotus_7]

@@Mikaela0729 Did you not watch the movie, or did you watch it and fail to grasp even 1% of it?

[@likedaisyduck9879]

I loved the whole thing!!!! Thank you for taking me back to my childhood in the very best way! Warmed my heart and it was special to share it with my daughter ♥️

[@choisanismine]

she nailed barbie💖💗💟

[@jJust_NO_]

shes been one of my favorite hollywood actress these days. superb acting

[@catoaguirrre5516]

💕 I loved the movie!! Everyone who worked on the movie truly are so incredibly talented! 🎀

[@cooperwolfe5478]

I thought it was great too. Personally it’s my favorite film of the year so far.

[@justavideodiary]

She deserves an Oscar for this role!

[@Ggkkkb]

Bro.

[@mollynavarro4101]

I love Barbie❤ Literally brought me back to my childhood when I saw the milk cartons!

[@talkbeautywithme]

She is a beautiful human, inside and out. I loved Barbie 💕

[@courtneygotti5276]

one of the best interviews to date

[@singinggemini]

I played with a barbie doll growing up and I cried while watching the movie. It's such a gift. 🥰

[@Sharr.]

Loved the movie, gonna watch it again🩷

[@ClodaghQuinnchannel]

Same 😊

[@shansolos]

I love love love how she has a scent for all the chars she plays! I'd love to the know the scent she used while playing barbie so i wear the scent when I go to see it!

[@Droozydancer]

This was such an insightful and cool interview though. Love the depth Margot goes to for every role! ✨

[@Agent-wn7le]

She’s so pretty 😍 I love her 😁

[@misterpantybuns]

I never had a Barbie to play with growing up, but... this movie is inspiring me to fantasise about actually becoming a Barbie 🤪🙃😊

[@leora_in_london]

You should buy yourself a barbie now and create the memories you never had!

[@misterpantybuns]

@@leora_in_london 🥰😊

[@Abby-ug2hp]

She already is Barbie! 💖💖 Made for the role 👸🏼

[@user-uh8fm3ir1l]

I love her accent !!! & her in general 😭

[@diaryofahairandmakeupartist]

My colleagues worked on Barbie and therefore I love any behind the scenes, looking into characters etc!

[@AA-qb7ni]

Margot was born to play Barbie.

[@giveupndie4559]

best film i watched this year❤

[@vampzombiewitch]

I’m always so stunned by how gorgeous she is

[@tibiionica2890]

She is so beautiful