America Ferrera Embraces Latina Identity in 'Barbie' Role Amid Feminism Debate
America Ferrera, in an interview with The New York Times, defended the feminism portrayed in the film "Barbie" against criticisms of oversimplification. She emphasized the importance of foundational feminist messages for those new to the concepts and highlighted the global relevance of the film, which faced bans in some countries. Ferrera also shared insights into the filming process of her character's monologue, revealing that it took two days and numerous takes to film, and that she had the opportunity to personalize the script with director Greta Gerwig's encouragement. "Barbie" is currently available for streaming on Max.