Pictures of the Barbie Cast in the Movie vs. in Real Life

Alright, fam, get ready to take a trip down memory lane and witness some major glow-ups! We’re about to dive into the incredible transformations of our favorite Barbie cast members. Let’s see how they’ve gone from rookies to real stars.

Then vs Now: The Iconic Barbie Cast Transformations Through Time
The Barbie Cast

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie

Margot’s debut in City Homicide paved the way for her impressive career, leading to Barbie. From Australian soap operas to Hollywood blockbusters, her journey showcases her talent and dedication.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling’s early days in The Mickey Mouse Club set the tone for his role of Ken 20 years later. We’ve all seen The Notebook and La La Land and know how talented and versatile he is.

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

America’s big breakthrough came with Real Women Have Curves. Her journey took her to a role in Ugly Betty and beyond, and now she shines in Barbie. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Issa Rae’s web series Awkward Black Girl laid the foundation for her role in Barbie. Her inspiring journey from YouTube to Hollywood is truly impressive.

Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon’s sketch show led to her performances on Saturday Night Live and her playful character in Barbie. Did we mention she’s a two-time Emmy Award winner?

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell joined the cast of SNL in 1995. His countless iconic comedies have made him perfect for the role of Mattel’s CEO.

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

Michael’s first iconic role was in I Was a Sixth-Grade Alien. Movies like This Is the End and Sausage Party have paved the way for his role of Allan – the often underappreciated friend of Ken.

Simu Liu

Simu Liu

Simu Liu’s early acting days in Nikita led to his transformation into Ken in Barbie. His evolution as an actor is inspiring.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

From her role in Herostratus to narrating Barbie, Helen Mirren has an impressive career. She has left an undeniable mark in Hollywood.

Emma Mackey

Emma Mackey

Often mistaken for Magot Robbie, Emma’s portrayal of Maeve in Sex Education made her role in Barbie even more exciting.

Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa

We have pretty much the whole cast of Sex Education here! Fans recognize the iconic Eric from the Netflix show in the role of yet another Ken.

Ariana Greenblatt

Ariana Greenblatt

Ariana’s early role in Liv and Maddie paved the way for her role as Sasha in Barbie. Her journey promises an exciting road ahead.

Kingsley Ben-Adir

Kingsley Ben-Adir

Kingsley Ben-Adir’s journey from Vera to Barbie highlights his growth as an actor. His performances underline his dedication and potential.

Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp’s debut in Alvin and the Chipmunks led her to shine in productions like X-Men. And now, of course, she’s a Barbie.

Hari Nef

Hari Nef

Hari’s breakout role came in 2015 as Gittel in Transparent. Alongside her Barbie appearance in 2023, Hari also appeared in The Weeknd’s The Idol.

Sharon Rooney

Sharon Rooney

Sharon is best known for playing Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary. Before Barbie, she also appeared in shows like Sherlock, The Teacher, and more.

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola had various voice acting roles before she landed her role as a Barbie. In 2020, she was cast as Penelope Featherington in Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Ana Cruz

Ana Cruz

Ana’s appearances on Law & Order, Rescue Me, and more paved the way for her presence in Barbie. She also appeared in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women and a few episodes of Netflix’s Partner Track.

Emerald Fennel

Emerald Fennel

Emerald’s journey from roles in productions like Trial & Retribution to her position as Midge in Barbie is marked by her versatility. She is also a well-known director and writer for projects like Killing Eve and Promising Young Woman.

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig

Greta’s evolution from Hannah Takes the Stairs to her role as the director of Barbie is inspiring and enduring. She also has Academy Award nominations for writing and directing.

Scott Evans

Scott Evans

Scott’s path from One Life to Live led to the first love scene of its kind on a daytime soap opera. Later, Scott appeared in other TV shows, like Grace and Frankie and White Collar, and now he portrays Ken.

A Family Responded to Criticism for Sharing a Dangerous Disney Hack

A family that is popular on TikTok shared their Disney ride height hack online, and it went viral. After some criticism about how irresponsible and dangerous it was, the Kelly family responded by taking the video and all related content down.

A Disney Ride Hack Sparked Criticism

A Family Responded to Criticism for Sharing a Dangerous Disney HackIt appears that the Kelly family has acknowledged the harmful consequences of the content related to their Disney shoe hack. They have removed all such content and uploaded an apology on their TikTok channel. However, the question remains if their actions were insufficient and delayed, given that their initial Disney hack video stayed online for several days and received severe backlash and disapproval for endangering their son.

As per the original video, the narration described how the Kelly family’s youngest child, Kannon, has a passion for exciting rides at theme parks but falls short of meeting the height restrictions for some of the more adventurous ones. In response, the family decided to take matters into their own hands. The video shows the parents shopping for and buying a platform shoe for their son. They then used flip flops and gorilla glue to add layers to the shoe’s bottom, creating a higher platform that could enable Kannon to meet the height requirements for the ride.

Disney Rides Are No Joke

The internet has witnessed a significant and intense outpouring of anger and criticism from both parents and non-parents alike in response to the Kelly family’s video. It can be assumed that extensive testing is conducted before opening the rides for guests, and the height restrictions serve as a safety measure. Children who do not meet the height requirements are at greater risk of sustaining injuries such as falls or being ejected from the rides. The ride’s safety features are designed by the manufacturer for individuals who meet the specified requirements.

Sharing the dangerous hack was irresponsible because it could endanger children. Parents have an obligation to teach kids right from wrong, and breaking rules is wrong, especially if it puts people in danger. The worry is that this behavior could set a bad example and undermine accountability. The parents initially responded to the criticism from commenters by insisting they would never encourage anyone to try their hack. They also said their son never actually rode rides and that he didn’t make the actual height requirements. Still, another video on YouTube on the internet showed the family successfully putting their hack to the test.

So, the Kelly family eventually took down all of the videos related to the shoe hack, and the couple said their influence came with responsibility. They admitted that while their son was not injured while executing their hack, they’d never want anyone else to get hurt due to their ideas. They also pointed out they were committed to being more careful with the content they put out in the future.