America Ferrera Reflects on Landing 'Barbie' Role as a Latina Star

America Ferrera discusses her role in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie, where she delivers a powerful monologue addressing womanhood and self-expression. Despite not having a childhood connection to Barbie, Ferrera found depth in her character, Gloria, and contributed to the evolving script. The film's success and Ferrera's monologue sparked discussions on feminism, with some critics calling it an oversimplification. Ferrera sees value in the speech, emphasizing the need for foundational feminist messages. She also reflects on the significance of her Barbie doll, representing a Honduran American woman, and the broader context of Latinx representation in Hollywood.