Anne Hathaway Reveals Untold Story of Her Barbie Movie & Margot Robbie's Remarkable Triumph

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Anne Hathaway praises Margot Robbie's portrayal of Barbie, calling it the "best possible version" of the story.

Hathaway is grateful that her Barbie movie didn't come to fruition, especially after seeing Robbie's success. She also commends the Barbie movie for its role in breaking down barriers and opening up new opportunities in Hollywood.

Anne Hathaway discusses her thoughts on her scrapped Barbie film while praising the final version directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie. Barbie has received positive reviews and was a box office success this year, earning multiple Golden Globe nominations including one for star Robbie. Speaking on the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Hathaway acknowledges that it was fortunate her version of Barbie did not get made, and praises Robbie as "sublime" and the Barbie movie as "the best possible version" of the story.

The exciting thing about what Greta, Margot, and their amazing team accomplished is that they hit the mark. Their success brought immense joy to the entire world. Although the alternate version may have had just as much energy, anticipation, and emotion, it's not the version we ended up with. In truth, I consider it fortunate that the other version never materialized.

Margot's work as a creative person and producer is truly remarkable and inspiring. With "Barbie," they shattered the barriers that have long restricted certain stories and opportunities. As a moviegoer and a woman in Hollywood, I am delighted by this progress. If I thought the version I was involved with could have achieved the same impact, I might have a different opinion, but I truly believe their film was the best possible outcome. I am simply thrilled and happy for them. I love seeing women excel and succeed. Their achievement was so undeniable that it even broke records. I believe it will only lead to further positive developments.

Barbie’s Previous Iterations Explained

Hathaway's unrealized Barbie venture goes as far back as 2017. The movie was supposed to be directed by filmmaker Alethea Jones and would have depicted Barbie being expelled from Barbieland due to her imperfections. This particular iteration of Barbie also had Amy Schumer on board, who reviewed the script before the project was ultimately shelved.

Schumer had previously been set to star in the lead role of the project before Hathaway, and it was widely anticipated that she would take on the role. However, Schumer departed from the cast of Barbie in 2017, initially citing scheduling conflicts. It later came to light that she left due to creative differences, as her interpretation of the character did not align with the vision of the producers. The Barbie project was also initially intended to be written by Diablo Cody, the screenwriter of Juno, who also left the project feeling that she could not fulfill its vision.

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As Hathaway explains, it appears that these previous Barbie projects were set aside to allow the current version of Barbie to thrive. Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any animosity between the actresses who were considered for the role and Robbie, as Hathaway expresses her happiness for those involved in the movie's final production. As the year winds down and award season approaches, there will likely be more recognition for Gerwig's portrayal of Barbie.

Source: Happy Sad Confused (via Variety)

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled with Margot Robbie's portrayal of Barbie. The movie was a huge success, and Robbie's performance was widely praised. I think it's great that she was able to bring such a beloved character to life in such a unique and memorable way. I also appreciate Anne Hathaway's graciousness in acknowledging Robbie's success and the positive impact the movie has had on Hollywood. It's clear that Hathaway is a true professional and a supporter of other women in the industry.

I also think it's important to recognize the significance of the Barbie movie's success in breaking down barriers and opening up new opportunities for women in Hollywood. For too long, female-led movies have been underrepresented and undervalued. The success of Barbie shows that there is a huge audience for these types of movies and that women can be just as successful as men in leading roles. I hope that this will inspire more studios to take risks on female-led projects and give women more opportunities to shine.