During The Marvels, Brie Larson couldn’t and wouldn’t stop posting impressive workout videos. If you’re going to play one of Marvel’s most powerful heroines, you gotta bring it! However, does the MCU actress have competition with a certain Australian actress who dominated Barbenheimer in 2023? She might, because I just found out Margot Robbie won an insane plank challenge with her Barbie castmates.

Brie Larson Knows How To Crush A One-Armed Pull-Up

Brie Larson made it her mission to get into superhero shape to play Captain Marvel. From pushing a Jeep up a hill to toning her guns with massive weights, Larson hasn’t backed away from the physical demands of portraying an MCU character.

But the one workout that was a real standout during her training was crushing a one-armed pull-up like a champ and then doing a little happy dance after. The Room actress was able to pull off that maneuver in a way that can make anyone envious of that skill. For The Marvels, Larson made a comeback with those one-armed pull-ups like time never passed. Seeing the Oscar winner’s rigorous workout dedication clearly shows her superhero strength lies outside of the big screen, too.

However, do you know who else has superhero strength? Barbie.

Barbie's Margot Robbie Won An Insane Plank Challenge

During the filming of Barbie (which is available to stream with an HBO Max subscription), there’s no denying how tight-knit the cast was with one another. Whether they got together for a “sexy Barbie sleepover” party or reunited for the film’s screenplay book release, the Barbieland residents were inseparable. And this included at the gym.

However, Grazia Magazine reported that Margot Robbie’s personal trainer for the movie, David Higgins, had the cast and crew get together for a little plank challenge. Lo and behold, the film’s lead ended up being the winner out of the cast!

Based on PopBase’s image (via X), we see the actress flip two birds and stick her tongue to the camera, standing by the whiteboard displaying her plank challenge win. You’ve gotta admit that in that photo, it looks like Robbie is channeling her Harley Quinn character right there.

Higgins came first, of course, with a time of 5 minutes and 32 seconds. However, Robbie came in an impressive second with a time of 4 minutes and 10 seconds.

I can’t even do a single push-up, yet the Wuthering Heights actress can stay in position on the floor for 4 minutes. That’s the female empowerment that Barbie lives on. And Brie Larson, watch out!

Brie Larson may have impressed fans with her pull-up skills, but Margot Robbie slays us all with her insane plank challenge win. Now, I want to see the two stars go head-to-head in a workout challenge that’ll really push their unstoppable force skills.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is making waves as part of the 2026 movie schedule and for a myriad of reasons. For one, Jack Black returns to voice Mario’s archnemesis, Bowser, and he doesn't miss a beat. However, in real life, Black humorously appears to have his own archnemesis in the form of Ryan Gosling, a.k.a “The Goz”. If you’re curious about what Black's beef with Gosling pertains to, you should know that Barbie is apparently a factor.

When The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out in 2023, Jack Black not only contributed his distinctive vocal stylings to Bowser's speaking voice but also sang and co-wrote the ever-catchy tune “Peaches.” During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Black, in his own unique way, expressed his disappointment over “Peaches” getting snubbed by the Oscars:

First off, I love the term “nominash.” That aside, I’ve gotta say I was in the same boat as the School of Rock actor when I discovered “Peaches” was snubbed. It truly is a “banger” of a song due to Black’s impressive vocal range, the icing on the cake is that such a love song comes from a being like Bowser, who truly believes he belongs with Princess Peach. Also, the sentimental ballad made a wild amount of money on Spotify — almost $76,000 from 15 million streams as reported in April 2023. Honestly, it's quite surprising that the song didn't get recognized by the Academy.

It also would've been great if “Peaches” was not only nominated at the 96th Academy Awards but also performed at the show as well. During his recent interview, Black noted that while “Peaches” didn’t get a “nominash,” another viral movie tune sure did, which jokingly started some beef with the previously mentioned Canadian actor:

Shots fired! But, seriously, it can't be denied that “I’m Just Ken” contributes to a standout musical moment in Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Also a humorous and sentimental love ballad, the Ryan Gosling-sung number does have three remixes and a hilarious SNL parody from Pete Davidson. Not to mention, Gosling’s viral Oscars performance of the Best Song nominee was a true highlight of the star-studded event.

Let's be real here, of course. Jack Black mostly seems to be kidding here and surely doesn't have any real animosity towards Ryan Gosling. Still, I love how he's committing to the bit, and he really did that by revealing to Jimmy Fallon that he wrote a revenge song. Here are some lyrics:

If or when Black or "The Goz" ever return to SNL, I want a sketch of them going head-to-head with a “Peaches” vs. “I’m Just Ken” standoff. I could easily see a segment like that going viral.

For now, though, let's all just agree that both "Peaches" and "I'm Just Ken" are extremely catchy tunes that deserve their flowers. Jack Black and Ryan Gosling are both part of two very special music moments within the cultural zeitgeist, and they should be proud of themselves. However, if they want to humorously have a music duel, all I'll say is, "Let them fight."

Be sure to hear Jack Black reprise Bowser in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is playing in theaters now.

Simu Liu is one of the biggest Asian actors working in Hollywood today. He has one of the most high-profile characters in Shang-Chi, Marvel’s martial arts hero, who is set to return to the big screen later this year as part of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday. He was also part of one of the biggest box office hits in recent years with Barbie.

One of those movies was certainly a starring role, and the other was a much smaller supporting part where Liu wasn’t the focus, so one might think that he views one role as more important for his own career and Asian representation more broadly. However, the actor tells Style both roles were equally important to him because they showed the two different ways minority representation in film should be handled, he explained…

While having Simu Liu star in a major superhero blockbuster from Marvel, and telling the sort of story that we rarely see on screen, broke barriers -- barriers that needed breaking -- the other side of representation is simply casting Asian actors for roles where race doesn’t need to be a factor. Casting actors like Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa in Barbie was simply about the fact that a character inspired by a doll didn’t need to look a certain way.

One might assume that using a multicultural cast of Kens in Barbie was an intentional decision, but Liu indicates that it wasn’t the case. He admits that he only auditioned for Barbie because he wanted to work with director Greta Gerwig, and while he might not have been the star of that movie, the fact that he was there was still important. Liu continued…

The fact that Simu Liu has taken such huge steps for Asian representation is great. Now we just need to see some others join him. Until then, it is wonderful that we’ll finally get to see him in the MCU again when Shang-Chi appears in Avengers: Doomsday. And then hopefully we can get that long-awaited Shang-Chi sequel off the ground.

Ryan Gosling really committed to the Kenergy while he made and promoted Barbie. In fact, he got an Oscar nomination (and one epic Oscar performance) because of it. However, it turns out that the commitment to Ken had to have some boundaries. In the case of the actor, it had to do with the “shave room” that was available on set for the Kens. While it was there for them to use, he was adamant that he didn’t want to use it.

Now, there was already a lot of lore surrounding the Kens shaving and waxing for Barbie, because, as you know, Kens don’t have body hair. Ryan Gosling just added a crazy fact to this already wild topic by telling BBC Radio One that he did not shave his legs for Greta Gerwig’s movie:

Well, while he didn’t shave his legs, there was a room set up for it. Revealing that fact, the Project Hail Mary actor said:

I don’t know if he didn’t shave, shaved at home or decided to wax. However, I DO know that Ryan Gosling did not use that shave room.

Considering the tales of the Kens waxing for this movie, I have to wonder how often the room was used by them, too. I mean, Simu Liu got real about the struggles of waxing to play Ken, and he revealed that Kingsley Ben-Adir was the only Ken who didn’t wax. So, maybe he had to use the shave room.

According to Gosling, those who did use it did not have fun. As the interviewer named some of his co-stars who may have had to use it, The Nice Guys star said:

Considering how dramatic the Kens can be, I can imagine the noises he was joking about here. However, the comments about the shave room didn’t stop there. Oh, no, continuing to add to his explanation of it, Gosling said:

Now, I couldn’t tell you if Gosling is joking or if he’s serious. However, I do fully believe that there was a shave room on Barbie. From the sets to the clothes to the way people held themselves, everyone really committed to making this world of dolls. So, yes, that means the guys had to shave and wax so they could play Kens. Although apparently, that does not mean they all used the shave room.

So, with all that being said, I think it’s time for a rewatch of this hit 2023 movie (which you can do with an HBO Max subscription). As the best Barbie quotes and this story prove, it’s a masterful, smart and silly film that features a lot of actors fully transforming into Barbies and Kens. However, make sure you remember when you see Ryan Gosling’s Ken that he did not and would not use that shave room.

In the last few years, Ryan Gosling has most definitely been on a "feel good movie" kick. While the actor has earned acclaim for dark and serious dramas like Drive, Blue Valentine, and Half Nelson his last three features have been full of joy: the pink-hues of Greta Gerwig's Barbie, the fun action of David Leitch's The Fall Guy, and the undeniable optimism of Phil Lord and Chris Miller's Project Hail Mary. It's a standout streak for him, and also not an accident or a coincidence.

Gosling, with wife Eva Mendes, has now been a parent for over a decade, and when CinemaBlend sat down with him during the recent press day for Project Hail Mary, he explained that it's had an impact on his project choices. The upcoming 2026 movie is designed in the vein of classic blockbusters for all audiences, and that's exactly the kind of stuff that he is currently into making. Said the actor,

Project Hail Mary is certainly a film brimming with optimism… albeit with the threat of some serious darkness. The movie begins as a mysterious microscopic organism is discovered in space consuming the energy of the sun, and should their activity go unimpeded, it would mean extinction for every species on Earth. That's the scary part; the hopeful part is that the threat results in countries from around the world working together to try and discover a solution – which ultimately results in Ryan Gosling's Ryland Grace being put onto an interstellar ship and sent to the Tao Ceti star system.

The effort is not without some conflict (obviously), but there is also no wallowing in despair. The protagonist is a scientist who wishes to do everything he can to work the problem until it's solved, and Ryan Gosling loves that not only about Project Hail Mary but also other works by author Andy Weir (who also wrote the book The Martian, adapted in 2017 by director Ridley Scott). The actor continued,

If you haven't read Andy Weir's books, I highly recommend doing so for a major dose of the energy Ryan Gosling describes. This includes not only both Project Hail Mary and The Martian, but also his second novel Artemis (which has not yet been adapted).

While you add all of those books to your "To Be Read" stack, you can check out Project Hail Mary in theaters this Friday, March 20 – and be sure to stay tuned here on CinemaBlend in the coming days and weeks, as we have plenty more coverage of the movie on the way.

Margot Robbie went to some creative lengths to convince Ryan Gosling to sign on for the blockbuster Barbie. Considering how iconic his Ken performance ultimately became, his love for working on the flick, and how huge the movie turned out to be, it’s safe to say the effort paid off. But the story behind how she got him to say yes led to a hilarious moment when Robbie described buying him a present every single day, and watching Jacob Elordi, her Wuthering Heights co-star, find out is devastating.

As can be seen in an Instagram clip shared by channel10au, Robbie and Jacob Elordi appeared on The Graham Norton Show alongside Amanda Seyfried while promoting their 2026 movie calendar release. During the conversation, she explained that Gosling didn’t immediately jump at the chance to play Ken. In fact, convincing him to join the project required a bit of persistence and a very unusual promise. You can check out the lengths she went to in the video below.

The Suicide Squad star explained that she went to some pretty extreme lengths to negotiate with Gosling, getting him to join the film. At one point in her efforts to win Gosling over, she made a bold promise in an email. She shared:

Naturally, that led to the obvious follow-up question from the couch: What kind of gifts do you even give someone on a movie set every day? Robbie explained that the whole thing turned into a fun running joke during production. Each day, she’d leave something small in Gosling’s trailer labeled as a gift from Barbie to Ken. She continued:

That’s when the moment became comedy gold. As the realization hit that her Wuthering Heights co-lead was sitting right beside her while she described this elaborate gift campaign for Gosling, the entire couch erupted into laughter. Amanda Seyfried didn’t hesitate to pile on either, jokingly pointing out that the situation wasn’t the Australian native’s fault. “That was you. That was on you,” Seyfried told Elordi. Elordi, meanwhile, responded with perfectly timed deadpan delivery:

Of course, the Wolf of Wall Street breakout actress’s bribery campaign clearly worked out in the end. Gosling’s Ken became one of the standout elements of Barbie, streaming with an HBO Max subscription, helping turn the movie into a cultural phenomenon and one of the year's biggest box office hits. Still, it’s pretty funny to imagine the Oscar-nominated actor opening his trailer door each day to find another small surprise waiting for him.

And, if nothing else, the moment on The Graham Norton Show may have revealed a useful casting strategy for Robbie going forward. Though if Jacob Elordi signs on to another project with her, he might want to negotiate for the daily gifts upfront next time.

Meanwhile, the newly released book-to-screen adaptation of the classic Gothic romance Wuthering Heights, which marks Robbie and Elordi’s latest collaboration, is currently playing in theaters. Be sure to check your local listings for showtimes.

Simu Liu is becoming a big star thanks to roles in major projects like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Barbie. His name is one you’re starting to hear more and more. The question is, have you been hearing it correctly? There’s a decent chance that, depending on who is saying his name, they’re getting it wrong. Luckily for all of us, the man himself is here to help us all out.

Simi Liu took to Instagram to discuss how his name is pronounced. While it may seem simple, pronunciation in Chinese is a bit more complex than you may think, which means even if you think you’ve been saying the Shang-Chi star's name right, you still might be getting it wrong. Here’s your daily Chinese language lesson from Professor Liu.

I know just enough about Mandarin Chinese to know that a simple inflexion of the voice can literally change the meaning of a word, and such is the case with Simu Liu’s last name, as a simple phonetic reading of his name from a native English speaker isn’t quite accurate to how his name should actually be said. Luckily, as long as you pronounce his name the way it’s spelled, and not as “Lu,” it sounds like Simu Liu will be cool with you.

On his first name, however, you’re on your own. It’s pronounced exactly how it's spelled, so get it right, ya b----es.

While not everybody’;s name can be easy to pronounce for everybody, the least we can all do is to try our best to get it right. And Simu Liu is one that people are saying more and more, even on Jeopardy, so if people get it wrong when saying it on TV, it’s only going to cause people watching to continue to get his name wrong, and then everybody thinks the right pronunciation is Simu Lu and not Simu Liu.

And there’s a good chance we’re going to be hearing his name a lot over the next couple of years. Liu is part of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, the film that’s probably going to be the box office champ of the entire 2026 movie schedule. We can expect he’ll be one of the names making the rounds on talk shows and being grabbing red carpets. He's already been one of the best people for hyping up Doomsday with stories from the set.

Hopefully, all the people who will be interviewing him will watch this and work on their pronunciation. I imagine if people really get it right, Simu Liu will be very happy.

Back in early 2023, movie audiences were still unaware that pop culture’s near future would be taken over entirely by one of the most amusing and clever entertainment portmanteaus ever: Barbenheimer. It sparked an entire movement, and legitimately inspired people to rush out and watch Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer back to back, helping the former bring in over $1.4 billion at the box office, while the latter brought in around $950 million. It’s still quite the feat, even years later.

Robbie appeared on The Graham Norton Show to talk up her newest big-screen release, the sultry adaptation Wuthering Heights, which has done some box-office crushing of its own in its first weekend. Of course, she also reflected on the aforementioned success of Warner Bros.’ two blockbusters, and addressed a question that fans will still ask her about it, which sounds quite maddening to deal with. As she put it:

By all means, I realize not everyone out there grasps the ins and outs of how Hollywood works, and that there are lots of misunderstandings at play. (I have personally been blamed by readers in the past, via email, for TV shows being canceled, despite such decisions being above and completely unrelated to my paygrade.) But it’s still more than a little wild to me that there are those who believe the filmmakers somehow schemed this up alongside studio execs, since this would be the goal for literally all movies if there was any corporate inkling it would result in profits.

For the most part, studio heads are careful NOT to release two different high-profile features on the same day, since that comes with the risk of having audiences only spending money on one film or the other. Also, even if both of the movies were produced by Warner Bros., it's not like it's perfectly natural for any two competing movies to purposefully latch together for promotional purposes, so even from a creative standpoint, the idea to smoosh the two together isn't so organic. To Robbie's point:

In fact, Robbie followed that up by referencing a previously discussed anecdote about one of Oppenheimer’s producers gauging whether or not the Barbie team would be willing to adjust the toy-centered comedy’ release date. As she put it:

To be sure, Robbie clarified that this was more of a friendly conversation, and that Chuck Roven wasn't attempting to force the issue. But she also made it clear that the request was still serious enough to be a legit indication of how bullish (or not) Oppenheimer's team felt about competing with Barbie. (The shocked look on Amanda Seyfried's face as this story was told is priceless.) Had Robbie and Gerwig been willing to adjust things, there's little doubt that all involved would have supported the move.

That didn't happen though, obviously, and the dual release spawned both 2023's highest-earning movie of 2023 (Barbie), and third-biggest movie (Oppenheimer). While I can understand the need to learn that human brains intentionally set up such success, sometimes all it takes is some dumb luck and a social media frenzy.

If anyone needed proof of the longevity of Barbenheimer's success, look no further than Oppenheimer co-star Robert Downey Jr. suggesting "Dunesday," a combo-name for Dune 3 and Avengers: Doomsday, being used ahead of those upcoming 2026 releases dropping in December. Time will tell whether anybody uses that one or not.

Greta Gerwig was an A+ choice to direct Barbie, with which she conveyed the same themes of female empowerment that she explored in Lady Bird and Little Women. From coming up with the idea of the “I’m Just Ken” dance sequence to staging that brilliant Stanley Kubrick-inspired opening scene, Gerwig understood the assignment for a fun, yet thought-provoking, movie. The filmmaker also had a great idea for film’s end credits, though her wishes were ultimately denied.

The ending of Barbie sees the titular Mattel doll (played by Margot Robbie) choose to live as a human in the real world as a human, where she excitedly visits a gynecologist for the first time. However, Greta Gerwig told Extra TV that she had an idea to add onto that for the end-credits scene, and this is so adorable:

It’s so cute idea that Greta Gerwig would want to list all of the people who made the movie under that specific "A Film By" attribution. Many have said there’s no “I” in team, Gerwig seems to understand that. Sure, Gerwig brought her vision to Barbieworld, and the cast of Barbie brought the Mattel dolls and human characters to life.

Of course, credit was given to individuals like Noah Baumbach, Gerwig’s husband, who co-wrote the screenplay with her, and hair/makeup designer Ivana Primorac, who was responsible for over 30 of Margot Robbie’s outfit changes. However, it seems that wasn't meant to be. Nevertheless, kudos to Gerwig for coming up with such a wonderful idea. If anything, it signifies her understanding of the collaborative process of filmmaking.

A union like the Directors Guild of America can have very specific regulations regarding who gets credited and how that work is noted during the end credits of a film For example, per a behind-the-scenes fact about Fargo, Joel Coen was the only director allowed to be credited, as brother Ethan couldn't be because of a DGA rule made in 1978. That rule has since been revoked, and the directing duo has shared directing credit since 2004’s The Ladykillers. I'd really love it if Gerwig were to receive her wish to credit her collaborators in the way she hoped.

Greta Gerwig may have lost the fight for the adorable end-credit scene she wanted, but she did win other creative battles. For instance, she asked that Warner Bros. keep Barbie's memorable bench scene to show the beauty of aging. Gerwig’s creative prowess helped make Barbie the box-office success it became. She's a true artist and, judging by her hope for the end-credits scene, she's a generous one as well Check out the Oscar-winning flick now using an HBO Max subscription.

It’s no secret that Margot Robbie’s feet have become the internet’s obsession. With her showing up barefoot in The Wolf of Wall Street andBarbie, those twinkle toes are made for walking. However, while the Aussie actress is 100% known for her feet, I didn’t see it coming that she’d talk about “rawdogging on a flight,” which I thought had more to do with having your digits out on a plane than what it apparently actually means.

Whether Margot Robbie’s feet are dirty in Once Upon a Time In Hollywood or perfect soles in Barbie, you can’t deny that fans can’t stop looking at them. So, with that in mind, I thought she was referring to her toes when she brought up "rawdogging on a flight" during an interview with Capital FM. However, it actually has a double meaning, as you can learn via this hilarious conversation she had with Jacob Elordi:

There you have it. “Rawdogging on a flight” is doing absolutely nothing but staring into space on a flight. I could never do that for hours if I’m wide awake. However, I do think it could mean something else, too. Like Robbie’s Wuthering Heights costar Jacob Elordi said, I thought the I, Tonya actress was talking about having her “digits” out during the flight when she brought this up.

Amid the misunderstanding, everyone involved in Capital FM’s interview laughed at Margot Robbie’s trending phrase. However, she claimed that she can’t take credit for the hilarious vocabulary:

It’s okay, Margot Robbie, we believe you. In fact, Seinfeld’s Patrick Warburton said in an Instagram reel back in March 2025 that he felt like the man responsible for the trending phrase. In an episode of the popular sitcom, his character, David Puddy, annoyed his girlfriend, Elaine, when she noticed that all he wanted to do on the flight was stare at the seat in front of him and nothing else. So folks, the comedic actor is the real culprit here.

The Oscar-nominated actress should know all about the internet’s habit of coming up with the weirdest obsessions. She’s the one who googled herself and discovered that her feet were the topic of discussion among her fans.

Fortunately, Robbie said she felt “nice” about the internet’s fascination with her feet compared to being weirded out by it. However, if the rumor is true that the star’s famous feet are allegedly insured for “tens of millions,” it’s no wonder she feels the need to protect her precious gemstones.

Margot Robbie’s feet may be the internet’s obsession, but her random and abrupt use of “rawdogging on a flight” may come in as a close second. While I now know the expression is about doing nothing on a flight, I still feel the other meaning. I've seen you people who take your shoes off and go to the bathroom midflight!

Now, as this odd conversation continues on the internet, you can see Robbie's project on the 2026 movie schedule, Wuthering Heights, in theaters now.

Margot Robbie famously had to borrow money from her mother when she was just starting out her acting career. While it seemingly didn’t take that long for her to be able to pay her mom back (plus some), her rise to fame has skyrocketed even more in recent years. In fact, some estimates have her net worth boosting a significant amount, like in the multi seven-figure range, in less than three years. So, how did she do it?

How Margot Robbie Is Making Money In Hollywood

Anyone not living under a rock knows Margot Robbie is a popular actress, and, as tends to happen, actors and actresses develop more cache over time. We know, for example, Margot Robbie’s big Hollywood break came in Wolf of Wall Street. Reports have indicated she was paid around $347,000 for that role, despite going toe-to-toe with Leonardo DiCaprio in several key moments, including one where she famously was worried about “stabbing Leo in the face.”

Subsequent movies would see her earn more and more. By 2019, a report had her making $9-$10 million per movie. Her salary was confirmed to be in the $10 million range when she made Birds of Prey in 2020.

Things took a real turn, however, when Margot Robbie kicked off her own production company with husband Tom Ackerley. That company, LuckyChap Entertainment, was where she helped produce some of her own big movie releases, including I, Tonya, Birds of Prey and Barbie, as well as some movies she didn’t star in. These include titles like Promising Young Woman and Saltburn.

The dollar signs reportedly began stacking up around this point, leading her to improve her celebrity net worth by an alleged $20 million plus in just the last three years.

Hi, Barbie: How Robbie’s Landed A $20 Million Boost Just In Recent Years

Some estimates have Robbie’s net worth coming in around $60 million at this point, but I don’t think the voluptuous number is the most interesting part of the story. What is interesting is the fact she’s allegedly boosted that number by $20 million in a very short window. This is very much thanks to Barbie, a movie for which she was reportedly paid $12.5 million upfront.

However, like many good entrepreneurs before her, she reportedly negotiated a percentage of the sales to earn more money for her work on Barbie, and the backend total she and her husband allegedly received totaled more than $50 million, a stunning achievement. They even joked about buying pink Ferraris with the newfound moolah.

Celebrity net worth estimates are notoriously fickle, and are typically based on information that may have been bandied about in Hollywood based on business stats, real estate investments and sales, and pay scales for things like upcoming movies and TV shows. I think it’s worth noting this when we are talking about the numbers, because you never really know how much a celeb is spending or investing, and what those returns truly look like. If she did really earn $50 million just from Barbie’s backend, even with major taxes on that cash and money flowing back into her business, the net worth number could be even higher.

Suffice to say, Margot Robbie’s rise on the producing front has absolutely contributed to her monetary earnings, and it certainly seems safe to say she's been crushing it the last three years. She’s still doing a lot of great work in front of the camera, as well, with her Wuthering Heights 2026 book adaptations coming up.

However, the real money lies in making wise backend choice. When it came to Barbie in particular, Margot Robbie fought for the movie she wanted, despite being told “men” would never “see a Barbie movie.” Her bet on the comedic premise (and the inclusion of her own viral feet in the marketing) paid off.

... even if it means she's asked if she's sick of wearing pink all the time now.

Margot Robbie is known for some of her best performances in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. But acting isn’t the only thing her name has become synonymous with; it’s also her red carpet looks. She often tailors her press tour outfits to accompany whatever film she’s promoting, and it’s incredible. Her looks during the Barbie press tour are legendary, as she looked like a doll come to life. Now she is talking about her latest Wuthering Heights red carpet fits and why her stylist deserves all the credit for them.

Robbie arrived on the carpet for her Emerald Fennell film, Wuthering Heights, wearing a custom Schiaparelli gown. It was a stunning black and red mermaid dress that faded into a black lace bodice. The garment was breathtaking, but what really makes the look nothing short of iconic is the necklace. Robbie wore the famous Taj Mahal diamond in a heart pendant, which was gifted to Elizabeth Taylor by her husband at the time, Richard Burton. Even more notable, Burton played Heathcliff in the 1958 Wuthering Heights adaptation.

To me, this could quite possibly be one of the best red carpet looks of all time. Not only does the dress have the darkness and the romance that the Emily Brontë novel has, but it also has the drama that has been teased in the trailers for the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation. The historical significance of the necklace makes the look rich in history, and so perfectly complements the dress that it’s almost as if the gown was made to match the necklace. Robbie gave all the credit to her incredible stylist, who has gone the extra mile in styling the Babylon star for this press tour. She told Elle Magazine:

This attention to detail has been incredible from Mukamal. While that red gown we discussed will almost certainly be the look that gets the most attention, I’d also love to draw attention back to the entirety of the Wuthering Heights press tour, where Mukamel has had Robbie in feathers by Victoria Beckam, and bespoke jewelry designed by Cece’s Jewelry, a favorite of Taylor Swift’s. I’m still obsessed with the vampy Alexander McQueen look for Jimmy Kimmel’s show, which made my jaw drop.

Many thought the Barbiecore looks Robbie and Mukamel put together for that media circuit were unique to that 2023 moment, but the actress has been consistent, finding new ways to top herself and produce a showstopping look. She has yet to be outdone, and I can’t wait to see how this fashion collaboration evolves as the movie star jumps into other costume-forward projects.

You can see Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, which hits theaters nationwide on February 13, 2026. Fans of the actress can also revisit her previous memorable fashion moments in Barbie, which is currently streaming with an HBO Max subscription.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, another Margot Robbie movie featuring swoon-worthy moments is on the way in the form of Wuthering Heights. The Emerald Fennell movie promises to be no ordinary entry amongst the upcoming book adaptations that lie within the 2026 movie schedule. Fennell is set to take a lot of liberties with the source material, and the fashion. As you might have noticed already, the movie is getting creative with Catherine’s wardrobe, but I wasn’t expecting to learn the undertaking was Barbie level.

The Wild Amount Of Costumes Made For Margot Robbie For Wuthering Heights

Jacqueline Durran is Wuthering Heights’ costume designer, who not only did Barbie but also brought her talents to other iconically-stylish movies like The Batman, Atonement, the live-action Beauty and the Beast and Little Women. When speaking to Vogue all about the costuming of Wuthering Heights, she revealed how many costumes she made for Margot Robbie alone:

That’s an awfully lot of costumes for one character to have! I looked back at the recent trailer after reading this and counted like 13 looks for Robbie’s character alone so, now I can totally see it. However, I wouldn’t necessarily expect an adaptation of this classic novel to be so heavy on the costume design. Clearly, Fennell wanted to make the movie’s fashion a huge touchpoint, and the references to real-life fashion varied.

Despite the movie itself taking place sometime in the 1800s, the production’s costume department made a concerted effort to pull from all sorts of inspirations. This includes women like Scarlett O’Hara in 1939’s Gone With The Wind movie or famous Neo-Rococo painting A Swiss Girl from Interlaken from Franz Xaver Winterhalter, and even references from current fashion magazines. Given what I know about the movie’s unique approach celebrity fashion, I'm definitely intrigued.

How Does This Large Number Of Costumes Compare To Barbie's?

What’s rather wild about the reveal of how many Wuthering Heights costumes there are is how it measures up to Barbie. Per the movie’s hair and makeup designer Ivana Primorac, here’s the amount of costumes Margot Robbie had:

Of course, it would make sense for Barbie of all character to have a ton of costume changes. Still, what’s crazy is how Wuthering Heights might even have more costumes than that Greta Gerwig-helmed flick! (We just don’t know how many of the costumes factors into the overlaps and reused). Someone is going to have to ask Durran at some point, because it would be interesting to know for sure if Robbie’s Cathy or Barbie have more costumes appear on screen.

Following the filming of her and Gerwig's 2023 fantasy film, Margot Robbie’s stylist also put together a lot of incredible Barbie-inspired pieces for the press tour. So, of course, I’m curious as to how much method dressing Robbie will be doing this time around.

Check out Margot Robbie’s various costumes when Wuthering Heights arrives in theaters on February 13.

The Barbie movie was absolutely everything in 2023. From getting everybody to embrace pink in their wardrobes to making poignant statements about the demands put on women and still reminding men that they are “Ken-ough,” there were few things bigger happening in pop culture. One of the best celebrations of Barbie came at the Oscars, with Ryan Gosling’s performance of Best Original Song nominee “I’m Just Ken,” but according to Simu Liu, pulling the number off was much harder than it looked.

There were questions about whether or not Ryan Gosling would perform “I’m Just Ken” at the 96th annual Academy Awards, and according to Barbie’s “Rival Ken” Simu Liu, there were a lot of unknowns pretty much up to the last minute. He told Collider:

Brilliant is a good word to describe it. From the symbolism behind Ryan Gosling starting his performance behind Margot Robbie to including Emma Stone in the scene, he and the dozens of actors around him even had Martin Scorsese feeling the “Kenergy.”

With that caliber of celebrity in the crowd — not to mention how many people were watching the live broadcast — was Simu Liu nervous leading up to the number? He said:

It was a lot of pressure, to be sure, as the number came together so quickly and went through multiple choreography changes, but he said between Ryan Gosling and their choreographer, they were able to avoid anything disastrous. The Marvel actor continued:

That would be the same Mandy Moore that Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone worked with on La La Land and the same one who choreographed a little thing called Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so yeah, it’s possible that Simu Liu is being a tad dramatic.

I totally get it, though, because on the other hand, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu and the rest are not Taylor Swift, so they’re not used to the demands of live performances and ever-changing choreography. In the end, however, they were more than Kenough.

Sabrina Carpenter really pulled out all the stops for her Halloween concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Not only was everyone in costume on stage, but the pop star herself had three different Halloween fits ready for the occasion. However, the fun didn’t stop there. That’s because when Drew Barrymore showed up to get arrested for being hot, she paid homage to one of the best horror movies with her costume.

Sabrina Carpenter Had Three Costumes For Her Halloween Show

So, last year, the “Espresso” singer performed a concert on Halloween, and she wore three different costumes throughout the show. She did the same thing this year, and I’d say she stepped up her game, too.

To start the show off, she revealed that she was wearing a perfect sparkly Wonder Woman outfit. Take a look:

Then, when she normally wears a black one-piece, she appeared dressed as cowgirl Barbie. Looking just like Margot Robbie’s titular character when she’s in the Real World, Carpenter really rocked the pink like she was in the movie Barbie:

Finally, she ended her show in a two-piece set inspired by Fred Flintstone from The Flintstones, which was easily the most surprising and funny costume of the night:

Now, right before she performed “Juno,” she revealed her bright orange look by arresting a fan in the crowd for being hot. In the past, she’s arrested Millie Bobby Brown, and the pink handcuffs have also gone to SNL’s Domingo, Anne Hathaway, Joe Keery, Gigi Hadid and more. However, on Halloween, she bantered with Drew Barrymore, who was dressed as the Scream killer who murdered her character in the 1996 classic.

Drew Barrymore Showed Up Dressed As Ghostface

As I’m sure we’re all aware (and if you aren’t, sorry for the spoilers for a movie that came out almost 30 years ago), Drew Barrymore’s Casey Becker was the first Ghostface kill ever. Her opening scene in Scream shocked tons, and to this day, it’s considered iconic. So, for the actress to show up at Carpenter’s concert as a Ghostface killer was a legendary move:

Just the concept of this bit is brilliant. However, Drew Barrymore’s commitment to it made it even better. I love how theatrical she was with her reveal, and I am so here for the silly and flirty energy she and Sabrina Carpenter threw at each other.

Now, I need to go watch Scream with a Paramount+ subscription, and I’m also thinking about how great Sabrina Carpenter would be in a Scream movie. She has the sense of humor and the acting skills to fit into that world perfectly. However, that’s just a fantasy.

What’s real is Ghostface, I mean Drew Barrymore, showed up at her concert, and I seriously cannot get over how incredible this all was!

There is no question that James Gunn's Superman will be remembered as one of the biggest box office successes of 2025. Riding high on a wave of positive buzz and critical acclaim, the film made a huge splash when it debuted on the big screen in early July, and it earned over $600 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run (it's the third highest grossing blockbuster of the year domestically and seventh highest grossing globally). Clearly people are loving the David Corenswet-led superhero feature – so is it any surprise that it has become the most successful streaming launch on HBO Max since Barbie?

Superman was first made available for HBO Max subscribers 10 days ago, and in that time, it has held the focus of a hell of a lot of eyeballs. According to Variety, the blockbuster has been viewed in the arena of 13 million times, which is the best that a new film has done on the streaming platform since Barbie first landed in the library in late 2023.

The trade doesn't offer any demographic breakdown of the numbers in regard to who is watching the movie, but there is surely a mix of people who saw Superman in theaters and have been anticipating the opportunity to see it again and folks who missed the blockbuster on the big screen but have been looking forward to see what the word of mouth has been hyping for the last three months.

Being the hot new release, Superman has gotten the most attention among users, but what's also interesting is that the arrival of the DC Universe blockbuster has gotten people to engage with other Man of Steel content on the platform – including Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, which got a 40 percent viewing boost in the last 10 days. Also benefiting from a rising tide lifting all boats are Bryan Singer's Superman Returns (views up 120 percent), Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie (up 155 percent), and Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui's 2024 documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (up a stunning 670 percent). This is actually the second time that this bump has happened this year.

As for Superman's co-existence with Barbie, I actually wonder if the two movies might make for a sweet double feature. They are very different story-wise, but both are fun, bright, positive, intelligent blockbusters made in part as tributes to the legacies of two 20th century pop culture icons.

Following the massive success of Superman, James Gunn has already announced that a sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is in the works to be released in 2027, but before then, the slate of upcoming DC movies is set to bring us both Craig Gillespie's Supergirl (in theaters June 26, 2026) and James Watkins' Clayface (on the way for September 11, 2026).

It’s been two years since the epic theatrical phenomenon known as Barbenheimer hit theaters, but just as memorable was the press tour that accompanied it. Between Margot Robbie’s endless pink outfits and the incredible cast dynamic, it was an unforgettable era, one that fans are potentially ready to relive. Well, it would seem America Ferrara thinks Matthew McConaughey would be a great fit in a Barbie sequel, and his response is giving serious Kenergy.

Since delivering her Oscar-worthy Barbie monologue, the Superstore actress has kept busy with a number of projects including 2023’s Dumb Money and more recently, The Lost Bus. In that latter film, Ferrera stars alongside McConaughey, and it seems she would be down to work with the Dazed and Confused actor again. That's because when Screen Rant's Ash Crossan suggested McConaughey could be a Ken in Barbie sequel, Ferrera said this:

So what did the True Detective actor think of his co-star’s pitch? Will, let's just say his response has me sold on this hypothetical role:

Is this not the most Ken answer you can think of? If he’s going to lead the Kens, people need to know he’s in charge and, obviously, that would need to be conveyed with big letters and a song! I'm not going to lie, he looks a little lost when the idea is first brought up (but, ironically, that also aligns a bit with Kenergy even more).

The Texas native’s performances in the 2010s certified him as a great dramatic actor, with films such as Dallas Buyers Club and Interstellar. Fan know he’s capable of fun, lighthearted roles as well, given he was a rom-com favorite in the 2000s. I think it’s time he returned to his comedic era, and I can’t think of a role more perfect than Ken.

Matthew McConaughey has proven himself to be a leading man, and as an experienced actor, I could totally see him playing King Ken that mentors the other Kens, helping them embrace their (somewhat toxic) masculinity. McConaughey has definitely taken on that type of character in Magic Mike and other films, so I think it would be an easy role for him to tap into.

As for the possibility of a sequel to Greta Gerwig's 2023 box office hit, though, America Ferrera kept it real, saying the cast will follow the Lady Bird director’s lead. Barbie (which is streamable with an HBO Max subscription) was written to be a standalone film, yet Gerwig has said that a second installment isn't out of the question.

Warner Bros. was rumored to be pitching a Ken-centered follow-up, which would mean a new Ken -- like one played by McConaughey -- could potentially enter the picture. However, Gerwig and husband Noah Baumbach said that while they do have tons of unused Ken-related material, they've said that they would need a deeper meaning and a new generational message to convey in order to justify a sequel.

In the event that the Little Women director does decide to make a Barbie sequel, we likely wouldn't see it any time soon, as she is currently focused on her upcoming book-to-film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, set to hit Netflix sometime on the 2026 movie schedule. I look forward to seeing what Gerwig does with that epic series, but I also would love to see the entire Barbie cast get back together for one more film, this time with a little McConaughey Kenergy added in.

Now that the summer box office has packed its bags, and we’re heading into the fall season, I recently took a look at what’s left on the 2025 movie release schedule. I made a list of the top five films I’m most looking forward to, and I’m surprised that a movie I just learned about this month made the cut. I’m talking about Margot Robbie’s first post-Barbie movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

One Movie Just Made My Most-Anticipated List For The Last Third Of 2025

I think it’s always fun to check out what movies are coming up, and determine what I’m most looking forward to each season, because it reminds me of what's out there, and it’s always fun to see what I loved and disliked in retrospect. Here’s what I’ve decided are my most-anticipated movies as I await the last third of the year:

1. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
2. The Running Man
3. Wicked: Part 2
4. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
5. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

First off, Guillermo del Toro is one of my favorite directors of all time and Frankenstein is one of those novels I’ll never forget reading, so I’m very excited for his take on the film. That had to take the top spot. Then there’s The Running Man, which is a dystopian sci-fi action movie helmed by another Mount Rushmore filmmaker of mine, Edgar Wright. As a huge fan of Wicked, of course its second part is high on my list, but I was surprised a movie I just found out about takes spot No. 4 above Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man.

Why I Have A Good Feeling About A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

I just happened upon A Big Bold Beautiful Journey while watching previews in movie theaters. I had vaguely heard about it, but it wasn’t until I saw the trailer (which you can watch on YouTube) that I understood what it’s about. It’s about a pair of strangers, who look to have some budding chemistry that happen upon a string of doors in unexpected places that allow each of them to relive their lives so far.

I’ve been on my own journey to watch more life-affirming movies, especially after seeing The Life Of Chuck earlier this year, and realizing that they are my favorite sorts of movies. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey looks like a really smart and emotional romance that features elements of magical realism and fantasy that will make it an epic experience worth seeing on the big screen.

What jumped out to me about the trailer is how packed it is with visual details and motifs that I think will make it a lot more unique than your typical romantic movie. It’s also directed by Koganda, a South Korean filmmaker who has made two stunning and thought-provoking movies thus far in Columbus and After Yang.

That’s all without mentioning Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell being at the center of it, after both actors have proven to me that I can absolutely trust what projects they sign up for and not be disappointed. I really think that A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’s release could be a really lovely surprise for movie fans once it comes out on September 19.

Next year, after years of failed attempts, we will finally get the first live-action Masters of the Universe since 1987. Considering it’s a movie based on a line of action figures, one might not be expecting much. Of course, that was the case with Barbie, and that movie became a massive hit.

While the two IPs have a similar basis, Mattel Studios president and chief creative officer Robbie Brenner tells The Wrap that the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie is very much the opposite of Barbie. At least when it comes to its primary demographic. Brenner says…

While I would argue that, through Ryan Gosling’s Ken, Barbie had plenty to say about masculinity, femininity was certainly what the movie was focused on. It sounds like Masters of the Universe won’t simply be a movie designed to appeal more to a male demographic, but one that will deal directly with issues of masculinity. While this makes it the antithesis of Barbie, might also make it the perfect companion film.

Interestingly, Brenner calls the new Masters of the Universe movie both “fun” and “funny” which seems to echo the recent comments of Alison Brie, who will play Evil-Lyn in the new film. She responded to reports that the movie was taking a more serious approach to the material by suggesting those rumors were off the mark, and Mattel’s CCO would seem to confirm that.

Brenner praises director Travis Knight as the “visionary” behind the Masters of the Universe movie. After successfully launching the stop-motion animation house Laika, Knight would go on to direct Bumblebee, the best reviewed entry in the live-action Transformers franchise, which brought a previously unseen heart to the series. Mattel’s CCO seems to feel he has done the same with He-Man, saying…

Beyond a few teasing images that don’t show much, we haven’t seen anything about the Masters of the Universe movie, which will star Nicholas Galitzine as the iconic He-Man. Despite its apparent differences, Mattel is certainly hoping that Masters of the Universe will be like Barbie in at least one major way, its box office success.

It's hard to believe it's been two years since Barbenheimer and Greta Gerwig hit the jackpot with the 2023 Barbie Movie. After its big record-breaking success, people are wondering if a sequel is on the way. While neither Warner Bros. nor Mattel has confirmed anything, a recent chat with an executive at the toy company hinted at the possibility of a Barbie spinoff focused on Ken.

President and Chief Content Officer at Mattel Studios, Robbie Brenner, recently spoke with The Wrap about some cool projects the company has in the works. Besides dishing on their edgy Matchbox movie and a wild take on Hot Wheels coming from Jon M. Chu, Brenner claimed they’re still very much interested in bringing fans more Barbie and her playmates to the big screen:

Not a ton of details were shared. The Q&A with the outlet touched on everything from whether the Daniel Kaluuya-starring Barney would be a thriller or a horror flick (the answer was a big no) to dishing on who is set to direct the Monster High movie. Brenner’s totally got my Kenergy up again after she added:

I am totally with you, Brenner. I'm a huge fan of Ryan Gosling and really can’t get enough of him as Ken–those dance numbers were unexpected but amazing, am I right?

Honestly, it’s kind of a relief that they’re not rushing into a sequel or spinoff. Taking their time to find the right story and ensure each movie is truly excellent is a nice change for a studio. It’s a smart move. And, as the exec pointed out, it's all part of raising the bar and making sure their films have a reason to exist. She added:

Brenner, who just got promoted to run both film and TV for all of Mattel Studios, is busy putting together a lineup of projects that really focus on the filmmakers and mix things up in terms of tone. They’ve got things going at nearly every major studio in Hollywood. If a Ken spinoff ever happens, I’ll be one of the first in line to buy a ticket. But honestly, if it doesn’t work out, that’s fine too. Mattel seems to know what their fans want, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.

You can revisit Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie, which is streaming for anyone with an HBO Max subscription.

There is something so infectious about a dance sequence that, even in movies and TV shows in which they occur pretty much out of nowhere and, in theory, should not work, they still do in most cases. In fact, some of the most iconic and beloved numbers in pop culture history do not even come from titles categorized as musicals. Step back in time and review the following most cherished examples of the like.

Napoleon Has "Canned Heat" (Napoleon Dynamite)

While most of the dialogue is extremely quotable and Jon Heder's title character is a one-of-a-kind instant comedy icon, if you ask me, the moment that 2004's Napoleon Dynamite won audiences over is its centerpiece dance sequence. In a last-ditch effort to help his best friend, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), win class president, the nerd busts out some absolutely ridiculous, yet passionate, dance moves in an impromptu routine set to Jamiroquai's "Canned Heat," which earns a roaring round of applause from his classmates.

Nothing Suits Barney Like A Suit (How I Met Your Mother)

In the 100th episode of the beloved TV sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) contemplates whether or not he should give up his suits forever in order to score with an attractive bartender who hates men in business attire. He then imagines an elaborate song and dance number professing his love for his wardrobe called "Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit," featuring the rest of the snappily dressed cast.

Tom's Dreams Are Coming True ((500) Days Of Summer)

It is moments like this that make 2009's (500) Days of Summer one of the best romantic-comedy movies of its time. Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is so high on cloud nine after starting up a romance with Zooey Deschanel's title role that he imagines the local townspeople are joining him for a brief dance set to Hall & Oates' "You Make My Dreams Come True" during his morning commute.

"The Name Game" (American Horror Story)

Some of the most unsettling moments from American Horror Story masterfully utilize the power of juxtaposition, like in one of the most dazzling moments from Season 2, subtitled Asylum. After receiving shock therapy, Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) hallucinates that she is performing a rendition of Shirley Ellis' 1964 pop hit, "The Name Game," with her fellow patients at Briarcliff Manor.

Gutterballs (The Big Lebowski)

Joel and Ethan Coen's 1998 cult favorite comedy The Big Lebowski is home to two of the most iconic movie dream sequences, with the second one easily taking the cake as the most wonderfully uproarious. Knocked out by Jackie Treehorn, The Dude (Jeff Bridges) imagines he and Maude Lebowski (Julianne Moore) are the stars of an adult film shot in the style of a Busby Berkeley dance number.

Joel Likes That "Old Time Rock And Roll" (Risky Business)

What is the exact moment that Tom Cruise became a movie star? I like to think that occurred in 1983's Risky Business when the future Oscar nominee, as Chicago teen Joel, with the house to himself, celebrates his independence by dancing and lip-synching to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" in his underwear.

Tina Opens The Movie (Do The Right Thing)

Writer and director Spike Lee prepares you for an unforgettable and subversive cinematic experience with an unforgettable and subversive opening to 1989's Do the Right Thing. The opening credits play over Rosie Perez's character, Tina, dancing solo to Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," making for a certainly unexpected and moving way to start a film with a lot to say about society.

Jim And Pam's Wedding Party Dances Down The Aisle (The Office)

In the episode of the U.S. version of The Office when Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer), the wedding party, instead of the traditional walk down the aisle, dance to Chris Brown's "Forever," which was originally written as a Doublemint Gum commercial. While this act goes against the couple's wishes, it goes down in history as a memorably unique way to start the ceremony.

Nathan And Kyoko Tear Up The Dance Floor (Ex Machina)

Alex Garland is a writer and director who never fails to dazzle his audience, either with thought-provoking sci-fi concepts, brutally honest societal commentary, or epic dance sequences. All three of which are used to perfection in his 2015 technophobic classic, Ex Machina, when Oscar Isaac's shady, eccentric tech billionaire, Nathan, and his companion, Kyoko (Sonoya Mizuno), shift the tone in a rousing way by interrupting Caleb's (Domhnall Gleeson) interrogation by getting busy to “Get Down Saturday Night” by Oliver Cheatham.

"I'm Just Ken" (Barbie)

There had been a dance sequence earlier in 2023's Barbie when Margot Robbie's title hero hosts a party, but that was nothing out of the ordinary, even for a movie taking place in an alternate dimension where dolls are sentient. The film suddenly incorporates an elaborate, traditional Hollywood dance sequence when Ryan Gosling's Ken expresses his frustration with feeling undervalued by Barbie in the Academy Award-nominated track, "I'm Just Ken."

Jenna Thrills Her Colleagues (13 Going On 30)

One of the most iconic scenes from the hit fantasy rom-com, 13 Going On 30, sees Jennifer Garner's Jenna (an '80s teen trapped in the body of her future, adult self) try to liven things up at her company party by getting everyone to recreate the dance from Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Rue's Relapse (Euphoria)

After giving in to her addictive urges, Zendaya's Rue imagines that she is in a music video for the actor's haunting single, "All For Us," which illustrates the complicated relationship she has with her family as a result of her habits. The sequence culminates in her being carried outside of her house by a sea of dancers in matching outfits, who also serve as her choir, at night, before a marching band joins in. It marks an invigorating, but also tragic, end to the first season of the provocative coming-of-age drama, Euphoria.

The Deetzes Do The Calypso (Beetlejuice)

One of the all-time greatest and funniest musical moments from a horror movie comes from 1988's Beetlejuice. Hoping to scare the Deetzes (Jeffrey Jones and Catherine O'Hara) and their dinner party guests out of the house, the lingering spirits of Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) use bodily possession to manipulate them into dancing and singing to Harry Belafonte's "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)." Much to their surprise, they enjoy the experience.

Wally, Charley, And Rhonda Channel Bowie (School Spirits)

School Spirits is a TV show told from the perspective of ghosts who have passed away on a midwestern high school campus, where they struggle to cope with the parameters of their afterlife. Wally (Milo Manheim), who was a star athlete in the 1980s, lets off steam by putting on a vinyl copy of David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and leading his fellow ghostly friends in a wonderfully choreographed groove through almost the entire school.

Jamal And Latika Are Victorious (Slumdog Millionaire)

Director Danny Boyle's Best Picture Oscar winner, 2008's Slumdog Millionaire, ends with an upbeat dance number set to the Academy Award-winning original song, "Jai Ho" and led by Dev Patel and Freida Pinto as Jamal and Latika. It might have been surprising to some audiences to see this production suddenly include such a sequence, but it honors a longstanding tradition in Indian cinema.

The Kids Rock The Library (The Breakfast Club)

Many have argued that 1985's The Breakfast Club is the greatest high school movie ever made, despite never taking place during school, but a Saturday detention shared by five teens who each represent a different rung of the teen social hierarchy. The unlikely friends attempt to break up the monotony with an impromptu dance to "We Are Not Alone" by Karla Devito.

"Tequila!" (Pee-wee's Big Adventure)

One reason 1985's Pee-wee's Big Adventure remains a cherished classic is how Paul Reubens' eponymous man-child wins over the hearts of nearly everyone he meets. For instance, he earns the respect of a bar full of bikers with his signature dance to The Champs' rendition of the saxy tune, "Tequila."

Don Dreams Of Bert Cooper Dancing (Mad Men)

AMC's Mad Men had its fair share of off-kilter moments, none more perplexing than when Don Draper (Jon Hamm) suddenly has a vision of the recently passed advertising veteran Bertram "Bert" Cooper (Robert Morse) singing and dancing a performance of "The Best Things in Life Are Free."

Andy Lets The Sunshine In (The 40-Year-Old Virgin)

Judd Apatow's heartfelt, raunchy comedy, 2005's The 40-Year-Old Virgin, ends with Steve Carell's Andy finally losing his "innocence" and expressing his relief through song. The song in particular is The 5th Dimension's "Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In," which transitions into a dance in a wide-open field that the rest of the cast joins him for.

"Come On, Little Sister, Let’s Dance” (The Life Of Chuck)

There are not many Stephen King movies with scenes that leave you feeling invigorated and hopeful, but that is the general response to the centerpiece dance sequence in 2025's The Life of Chuck, from writer and director Mike Flanagan. Tom Hiddleston's title character crosses paths with drumming street performer, Taylor (Taylor Gordon), and spontaneously lets the music drive him, even inviting a random young woman named Janice (played by Annalise Basso) to join him, giving a crowd of bystanders the show of their lives.

Will Shows How They Dance In Gelderland (A Knight's Tale)

A Knight's Tale may take place in 14th-century Europe, but it boasts many modern sensibilities in everything from its dialogue to its soundtrack. For instance, in a scene when William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) is forced to come up with a dance to impress the royalty, he receives some help from his "foxy lady," Jocelyn (Shannon Sossamon), and soon the entire dance floor is rocking out to what we hear as David Bowie's "Golden Years."

Raj's Romantic Fantasy (The Big Bang Theory)

In one episode of The Big Bang Theory, Raj (Kunal Nayyar) finds himself attracted to Bernadette (Melissa Rauch), leading him to have multiple daydreams about her, including one reminiscent of an Indian Cinema dance sequence.

Donkey's Swamp Dance Party (Shrek)

At the end of the Oscar-winning, acclaimed kids movie, Shrek, Smash Mouth's cover of The Monkees' "I'm a Believer" plays during Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) nuptials before Eddie Murphy's Donkey takes over the vocals, leading the wedding guests in a breathless celebration of the event.

Terry And Holt "Push It" (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

In one of the best episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) goes into labor in the police station during a city-wide blackout. In a hilarious effort to keep her calm and distracted, Lieutenant Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) and Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) try dancing to Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It."

Dance Of The Dead (The X-Files)

In a Season 7 episode of The X-Files called "Hollywood A.D.," Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigate a murder on a movie set, where, at the end of the episode, corpses resting underneath are reanimated and indulge in a passionate ballroom dance with one another.

Harry's Dream (3rd Rock From The Sun)

In an essential and bewilderingly surreal episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun, the Solomons experience their first-ever dreams. This proves to be a startling experience for the extra-terrestrial visitors, except for Harry (French Stewart), who imagines he is in an upbeat, urban Broadway production.

Ed Livens Things Up At The Mental Hospital (Good Burger)

In Good Burger, Ed (Kel Mitchell), Dexter (Kenan Thompson), and Otis (Abe Vigoda) are wrongfully committed to a mental hospital, where Ed responds to the request of a patient played by George Clinton himself to change to the music to something funkier, and tunes it to Funkadelic's "(Not Just) Knee Deep." He then leads most of the other patients in an impressively choreographed dance routine, which Dexter uses as an opportunity to knock out the guards and escape.

The Siblings Are Alone Now (The Umbrella Academy)

Netflix's series adaptation of the hit comic book The Umbrella Academy has a clever way of introducing its superpowered main characters early on in the premiere episode. The adoptive siblings are seen grooving to Tiffany's cover of "I Think We're Alone Now," each in a different location and boasting a different style of dance.

Backstreet's Back In Heaven (This Is The End)

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's 2014 apocalyptic meta comedy This is the End ends with most of the main characters (actors portraying uproarious versions of themselves) meeting up in the afterlife, where they celebrate their ascent into Heaven with the Backstreet Boys, who also appear as themselves to perform “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”

The Study Group Is Gonna Finally Be Fine (Community)

Community Season 3 begins with Jeff (Joel McHale) daydreaming about a dance number, featuring the entire cast of characters, with a hopeful outlook on the next year at Greendale.

David's Three-Way Dance Battle (Legion)

In the Season 2 opener of FX's unconventional Marvel Comics adaptation, Legion, one of David's (Dan Stevens) memories of the past year shows him at a club where the mutant engages in an intense dance battle with Lenny (Aubrey Plaza) and Oliver (Jemaine Clement).

Lucifer Is Alright (Lucifer)

The series finale of Lucifer opens with the Devil Incarnate (played by Tom Ellis) leading an upbeat ensemble dance sequence set to Kenny Loggins' "I'm Alright," which starts at a bar before transitioning to the police station, where Lucifer and Detective Dan (Kevin Alejandro) reenact an iconic moment from Dirty Dancing.

Back in 2023, there was a time when it felt as if all was right with the world, and that, my friends, was Barbenheimer. While the 2025 movie schedule has been filled to the brim with great releases, I really don’t think we’re going to get another time like this, and that worries me.

It’s been two years. I know, it’s hard to believe it, but it has, and it honestly feels like a lifetime at this point. We have had some major releases come out since then, such as the latest Superman, which turned me into a fan. Or we could point to Wicked, which took over the world for a month or two.

However, nothing has hit quite as hard as when these two films – Barbie and Oppenheimer – were released simultaneously. And honestly, I don’t think we’re going to get another instance like this, at least for a long time.

Barbenheimer Was Perfectly Timed During The Summer

I think a big reason why Barbenheimer was such a success was that both of these releases were planned at the perfect time – right in the middle of summer. I always feel that the most successful blockbusters tend to happen at this point, and it’s clear both of these, by their box office amounts, did incredibly well.

Barbie earned well over $1 billion, and Oppenheimer came really close to the mark, as did a rated-R movie. However, because many people had a day off or two during this time, seeing the double feature was that much easier.

The Amount Of Marketing For Both Was Done Amazingly Well And Spawned An Era Unlike Any Other

Another significant factor contributing to this success is that the marketing teams were on point. We all already knew Christopher Nolan’s best films. We were all already aware of the pull Barbie had as a toy. However, the fact that these two were eventually marketed together as a double feature paved the way for its success.

They had their marketing – it was practically pink mania for months with Barbie. However, I think it worked best when people combined the films into one prominent double feature, allowing fans to dress up for each and go out with their friends, making it a whole event rather than just an outing or a date. That’s the key in marketing here.

The Fanbases Somehow Collided In A Way Unlike Ever Before, And I Don't Think We'll Get That Again

The beauty of this is that Barbenheimer is special. Something like this has happened before, where two totally conflicting genres released major films on the same day – The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!, a movie I rewatch all the time – but that was never as grand an event. The same thing happened with the release of Wicked and Gladiator, and how marketing teams tried to make it the new Barbenheimer, but it just didn’t work – even if both films did very well. I think Barbenheimer is a one-and-done, and that does sadden me.

There was something so…magical about this time, as cheesy as that sounds. The idea of two completely different fan bases coming together to celebrate films, in two totally different styles, is something that I will always love and never forget.

The hype that led up to this made it even more enjoyable, and attending the double feature with my friends and a crowd of people who just loved movies was unlike any other. Maybe one day we’ll get another Barbenheimer. But you know what? I’m happy with it living in my memory, even if I feel that we’re never going to get another time like this one.

Sydney Sweeney has been having a fruitful summer and an even more fashionable year. Just before summer kicked off, Sweeney announced her Dr. Squatch bathwater soap deal. Now, not even a month later, she announced her sugary sweet collab with the national ice cream shop, Baskin-Robbins. But the Barbiecore wardrobe is the notable cherry on top of this impending delicious partnership.

It’s not the first time Sweeney showed out in a killer Barbiecore look (for Anyone But You), but what she wore for the ad with the classic 31 scoop shop would make the Mattel icon proud. Especially so after we’ve seen the Euphoria actress already rock a gorgeous red Vera Wang gown and an icy blue Miu Miu cold shoulder showstopper this year! From more casual streetwear looks to a cute fitted Peter Pan collared peplum dress and even a comfy late-night sweatsuit, the A-lister nailed all of the pink fits. Check it out below:

Honestly, some of those pieces could easily be in Barbie’s wardrobe, and as another blonde hair icon, Sweeney took them on with ease. All they’re missing is a beachy backdrop like the ones pictured alongside the Immaculate alum’s spring break-ready bikini. Still, though, I don’t know what I love the most, whether it's that fitted top or the fun structured dress.

However, it’s a nice change of pace to see a brighter project of hers amid the recently released Echo Valley, streaming with an Apple TV+ subscription and ahead of the adaptation of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid (both are thrillers), no matter how small.

But I wasn’t the only one who was sweet on the pink-accented collaboration with something to say. The comment section was full of fans, including BR and its business partner in crime, who often share a store. In addition, a third blonde icon showed up to hype the temporary summer associates, along with general praise from ice cream and Sweeney lovers:

• "thank YOU for being the sweetest 🤭" - baskinrobbins
• "And I’ll be impatiently waiting until then" - dunkin
• 😍- parishilton
• "Fav actress + fav dessert 🙌 let’s go!" - sweeneysadore
• "absolutely iconic 💕✨"- marymac_n_cheese

Clearly, the vibes for the coming summertime treat are anything but icy. The joint Instagram post highlights the small, special, limited-time menu hitting stores July 1. Offerings include two treats, both of which are rainbow sherbet-based, including a chocolate-dipped waffle cone adorned with rainbow sprinkles and mini gummy bears, along with a sherbet and Starry blended fizzy drink (also with mini gummy bears).

While I’d much rather see the long-awaited Euphoria Season 3 come out in a couple of days, I will certainly settle for a fun Baskin-Robbins x Sydney Sweeney dessert during these hot months. That’s especially true due to the stellar Barbiecore display and the near-future palate cleanser between the aforementioned thrillers attached to the 2025 movie calendar.

2023 saw Margot Robbie leading the summer of Barbie with a wave of hot pink in movie theaters, and women everywhere were talking about the importance of girlhood. Hollywood has certainly been thinking about ways to recapture the spirit of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster ever since, and it turns out Kim Kardashian may have the next popular doll movie, as she’s working on a live-action Bratz project with Amazon MGM Studios.

Kim Kardashian Is Reportedly Making A Bratz Movie

After there was apparently a “competitive bidding battle” between numerous studios for a Kim Kardashian Bratz movie, Deadline reports Amazon MGM Studios made the deal. The movie is being written by newcomers Charlie Polinger and Lucy McKendrick, and Kardashian could play the movie’s villain. We don’t know anything about the vision behind the Bratz movie yet, but I would assume the production is aiming to learn from the 2007 Bratz movie, which has gone down in history as one of the most terrible movies based on classic toys.

Bratz dolls first came out in 2001 and were especially popular throughout the 2000s. The line has sold over 200 million dolls to date globally, boasting the highest social media engagement of any toy brand across the globe. That last fact would certainly track with Kim Kardashian’s brand, considering the personality has one of the most followed Instagram accounts in the world. When the line started it consisted of four main Bratz character dolls: Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, so we’d assume the movie would star live-action versions of these characters.

As of late, Kim Kardashian has been making moves in her acting career, between landing both a Netflix movie called The 5th Wheel and an untitled Amazon thriller early last year after also starring in Season 12 of American Horror Story in 2023.

Margot Robbie Is Adapting A Couple Of Famous Games After Barbie

All the while, Margot Robbie just returned to acting after a break after Barbie for her upcoming movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, coming out in September. Behind the scenes with her production company LuckyChap, which also produced Barbie, she’s been working on a couple of adaptations of beloved games. In early 2024, it was reported that Robbie was working on a Sims movie, with Loki producer Kate Herron tapped as writer and director.

Additionally, Robbie is also working on a Monopoly movie with Hasbro, which was announced at last year’s CinemaCon while we were in attendance. After the huge success of Barbie it’s no surprise not only Robbie, but Kim Kardashian are trying to recapture the magic of the summer phenomenon, but can the adaptation of Bratz, Sims or Monopoly attract the same love as Greta Gerwig’s movie? Time will tell.

After Barbenheimer dominated the box office, Forbes declared Margot Robbie as 2023’s world’s highest-paid actress. But after Barbie (which is streaming with your Netflix subscription) premiered, we haven’t seen the Australian actress on the big screen. With Robbie returning to acting with September's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the talented actress opened up about returning to work after years away from a set, and her description has me hooked.

While the About Time actress hasn’t starred in movies since Barbie, she’s been the producer of top movies like Saltburn and My Old Ass. But as A Big Bold Beautiful Journey makes us happy that she hasn’t stepped away from acting, she got candid with Vanity Fair about what it was like to step back onto a movie set, and I love her description:

Compared to the challenging prep work that Margot Robbie did for Barbie, working with acting, dialect, and movement coaches, I can understand why starring in Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey would be “comfortable.” The light rom-com movie has Robbie starring alongside Colin Farrell as two people directed by a GPS to step into different doors of their past that would pull the duo closer in the present. With such a fun story, it’s easy to see how the Birds of Prey actress could feel relaxed filming the 2025 movie release. If walking back onto set was a breeze after a long break, it proves the actress is right where she belongs.

To say that Barbie was a big movie in 2023 would be an understatement. Making $1.4 billion at the box office, the comedy broke an insane record for Warner Bros. as their highest-grossing movie and the biggest movie of the year in general. But while sharing an update on the Ocean's Eleven prequel, Margot Robbie’s honest reason for taking a break from acting was feeling “everyone’s probably sick of the sight of me for now,” but that “producing is 24/7.” As the Greta Gerwig movie came with lots of promotions and a big press tour that had the actress in full-on Barbiecore, I can imagine an overwhelming experience like that can make anyone want to take a step back.

Other than Barbie, Margot Robbie has starred in plenty of big movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and more. But the Academy Award nominee explains why A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will hit close to the hearts of audiences:

If a movie like Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can make Margot Robbie feel “magical,” it’s already making me psyched for the effect it’ll have on me after I watch it in theaters. With the visuals inspired by phenomenal movies like Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli movies and The Truman Show, it’ll be a breath of fresh air to see an original movie that will bring audiences into a dream they won’t want to wake up from.

Margot Robbie is saying a lot of good things about how returning to set is “comfortable” and “magical.” If A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can give the I, Tonya actress some feel-good vibes, this makes me excited for the impact the new movie will have on audiences. We’ll all get to feel some magic with Robbie’s new flick in theaters on September 19th.

Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie was a massive hit upon release, and the film has continued to have significant repercussions for viewers, for the movie industry as a whole, and for, somewhat strangely, interior design. The Greta Gerwig-helmed movie is actually a significant part of the offices of Margot Robbie’s production company And, no, they didn’t paint everything pink.

Margot Robbie appears in a new video for Architectural Digest in which she shows off the offices for LuckyChap Entertainment, her production company. Among the interesting details of the office, which I wish I could work in every day, is the fact that a few of the chairs, used by assistants in one hallway, actually came from the set of Barbie. Robbie said…

Will Ferrell played the Mattel CEO in Barbie, with his character and the fictionalized version of the corporation being one of the more unusual elements of the film. The movie, which was also produced by Mattel, was willing to take some playful jabs at the toy company. Not every shot at the brand was entirely well-received by the head honchos but, in the end, it all worked out.

You certainly wouldn’t recognize the chairs as being in the Barbie movie. Following the reupholstery, they don’t exactly look familiar, and the seats are never really given a lot of focus in the film anyway. As for why the chairs were reused, it wasn’t because Robbie was necessarily looking to include a piece of the hit movie in the production company offices. It was all much more pragmatic; the chairs were just really expensive, and she didn’t want to waste them. The actress continued…

Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment was the production company behind Barbie so, at the end of the day, the money to buy those chairs came from her company in the first place. Rather than just throw them away or give them away, as happens to pieces of movie sets most of the time. So it's understandable that the actress/producer figured she’d take the chairs she paid for and get her money’s worth out of them.

Essentially, Margot Robbie was just a business owner trying to save money, and I love everything about all of this. She could have made a point to promote the fact that the chairs were from Barbie and make a big deal out of all of them, but they’re not even being used in the conference room or in the waiting room, where more people would see them and appreciate them.

The props-turned-office items are being used as by assistants and are part of the real work being done. I don't know about you, but I'd find it very cool to be in a position to plant myself in one of the seats featured in one of the most successful movies of all time. Here's hoping that those who do sit in those chairs from Barbie and learn of their history appreciate that.

Margot Robbie is always delightful, but never have I been more charmed by the 34-year-old actress than when she shared her plans for her 24-hour birthday party. That’s right, the actress had always dreamed of hosting a birthday party that lasted a full 24 hours on her 24th birthday, and she made her dream a reality. I suppose I shouldn’t expect anything less from the woman who made the Barbie movie a billion dollar dream come true.

It’s been 10 years since Robbie was in her mid-twenties and celebrated her epic birthday party, but when she was 26 she first told Jimmy Kimmel all about her big birthday plans, and how they started and ended with a literal glass of breakfast champagne.

She said they kicked off with Western looks and throughout the day changed things up. Basically, at the first champagne breakfast they were just getting things started.

I'm not sure it's even there now, but it’s weird hearing her tell this story as I’d fully been to that Five Guys near Hyde Park and thought it was super weird there was a random American burger chain there in London, which seemed to be Kimmel’s reaction when he heard this full story on Live! too. (Great bag fries though.)

While some parts of the night honestly sound better to me than others –I’m certainly not a costume change girlie– I do applaud the actress for staying up for a literal 24 hours to celebrate her birthday. It sounds like a ton of fun and exactly the type of thing you should do in your twenties while you still have the energy to stay up for hours at a time.

It’s not her only big birthday bash either, as she told Kimmel she was doing a luau-themed party that year. Later, when she turned 31, she actually had a Love Island-based party complete with celebrities like Samara Weaving and Joel Kinnaman. Her 32nd was a bit less exciting, as she was on set filming Barbie, but the crew still surprised her with a Barbicore cake. (She also had a Harley Quinn themed birthday another time when it fell while she was on a movie set.)

She said in another interview though that it was 24 that was her "favorite birthday" and the one she'd anticipated above them all.

Margot Robbie’s had a bit of time off work since Barbie and became a mom, and she probably has less time (and energy) to be on a 24-hour party cycle with her friends, but it’s clear she has fond memories of her 24th birthday. She’ll be back on our screens opposite Colin Farrell this year when A Big, Bold Beautiful Journey hits the 2025 movie release schedule on September 19.

Now, though, I have high expectations for her turning her 48th into a whirlwind weekend adventure, as well. Though, maybe in that case some sleep should be involved.

When it comes to upcoming book adaptations, one of the highly-anticipated classics set to get a movie is quickly becoming Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie with Netflix. After the writer/director made one of the biggest movies in recent memory with Barbie, she’s been quietly readying her next film for production, and a new actor has reportedly been cast. Sadly, the news means Charli XCX probably won’t be involved (as previously rumored), but it makes for another great Barbie reunion. Let’s get into it.

Emma Mackey Has Been Cast As The White Witch

Back in March, it was reported that pop star and burgeoning actress in a number of upcoming A24 movies, Charli XCX, was being eyed to play the main antagonist of Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew from the C.S. Lewis’s Narnia series. However, now we have word from The Hollywood Reporter that Emma Mackey has instead been tapped for the role after being neck-and-neck with The Substance actress Margaret Qualley.

Charli XCX would have been a solid Barbie reunion for Gerwig and the brat star considering she wrote “Speed Drive” for the soundtrack, but Emma Mackey is also a great get. Mackey famously played one of the Barbies in the 2023 movie, which was especially fun because the actress notably looks so much like the movie’s star, Margot Robbie. Mackey has consistently been great in everything I’ve seen her in, especially the Netflix series Sex Education, and it feels like her role in Narnia could finally give her an exciting leading movie role!

Along with Mackey’s reported casting, we’ve previously heard that Daniel Craig may be on board for the role of Uncle Andrew, while Meryl Streep may play Aslan the Lion and ruler of Narnia. We also know that Gerwig fought for a two-week theatrical release of the movie before it goes to Netflix for next November.

I Have A Theory About What May Have Happened With The Charli XCX Casting

When the rumors started to swirl that Charli XCX might star in the Narnia movie, it felt like a bold and inspired bit of casting, but I have a feeling I know why it didn’t ultimately work out. Charli XCX is currently on her brat 2025 arena tour in the United States until the beginning of May before heading to Europe throughout the summer into August. Considering we’ve heard before that Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie is expected to hit theaters in late 2026, I have a feeling the timing ultimately just didn’t line up between the production and Charli’s busy tour schedule.

While we don’t know for sure when Narnia is going to go into production, we would expect soon, especially for a large-scale fantasy movie like this. Charli XCX may have declared brat summer is over at her Coachella set, but she’s still spreading the hype jams of the album through her sprawling tour. Regardless, we can’t wait to see what Emma Mackey does with the White Witch!

Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Sarah Polley and Olivia Wilde. We’re four episodes into The Studio’s run on the 2025 TV schedule, and that’s only a few of the wildly impressive A-list directors Seth Rogen and co. have rounded up to guest star in this show. However, there’s one more director who I think would be a great fit for this series, and I desperately, and I mean desperately, need her to be on this fabulous Apple TV+ series.

Now, the director I’m talking about is Greta Gerwig, and I doubt anyone is really shocked by this choice. The first episode of The Studio is all about Rogen’s Matt Remick trying to secure a director for the Kool-Aid movie, and Barbie and its success are mentioned while talking about how it was an artistic anomaly in the world of IP-driven films. Plus, the Superbad writer has been open about how Gerwig’s movie influenced The Studio.

That alone makes her a great and fitting addition to this show. I mean, to have her come in and enter this ongoing conversation about the state of film would be perfect, based on that one episode alone.

However, I also want you to consider the other directors who have guest-starred on The Studio, because it gives us another reason why Gerwig would be a perfect fit.

Of the four directors I mentioned at the top of this story, three of them are or were also actors. Ron Howard got his big break playing Opie Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days. Then, he went on to direct Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind (among many others). Olivia Wilde was on screen in projects like House and Tron: Legacy before she helmed Booksmart. And Sarah Polley acted in films like Dawn of the Dead and Go way before she directed Women Talking.

Gerwig is also an actor-turned-director. You can see her on screen in Frances Ha and Mistress America. However, she’s best known for directing Ladybird, Little Women and Barbie. She’d fit in perfectly with the talent that has been lined up for The Studio, and I just know she’d give an A+ performance.

All this is to say, so far, the director guest stars have been my favorites on The Studio because they are playing themselves, which helps show how relevant this series is, while also getting to show off their skills as performers. Ron Howard playing an absolute diva was hilarious. Sarah Polley getting more and more frustrated over that one-take was incredible. Then, seeing Olivia Wilde freak out about a missing roll of film was really, really funny. So, let’s get Greta Gerwig in the mix.

Her films have played a major role in making the film industry what it is right now, and she’s got the acting history to exceed on camera. Putting her in The Studio would give her a chance to show off both things while also providing a poignant and impactful commentary about the state of movies.

Quite literally, I think she’s the perfect person to get on this series all about making movies in this day and age, so Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, can we get on this?

In the meantime, Season 1 of The Studio is in full swing, and it will feature even more iconic directors and writers like Zack Snyder and Aaron Sorkin, as well as TV bosses like Hacks’ Paul W. Downs and Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson (among others). So, make sure you tune in every Wednesday with your Apple TV+ subscription, while I hope and pray that this dream of mine comes true.

In 2023, Barbie lit up the box office, sparked a cultural wave and turned its cast of Kens into instant icons. Turning down a role in the pink-splashed, billion-dollar box office juggernaut might seem like a major misstep. For actor Matt Bomer, though it was the right call. He's not losing sleep over it, and he recently explained just why that's the case.

Matt Bomer has had plenty of major opportunities throughout the course of his career, and Barbie certainly would've been a nice notch in his belt. He spoke to Business Insider and opened up about why he walked away from the blockbuster. The Fellow Travelers star explained that he was originally in the running to play a Ken but ultimately declined the role to prioritize his family and give his full focus to his work on Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, a seven-time Oscar-nominated Leonard Bernstein biopic. Bomer explained his rationale with the following sentiments:

The 47-year-old actor played David Oppenheim, Bernstein’s lover, in the film, and despite the smaller screen time, he described the experience as “life-changing.” Ultimately, the intense creative environment and emotional weight of the project were things Bomer didn’t want to dilute by splitting focus. He continued:

That choice meant missing out on being part of a viral pop culture moment like Barbenheimer, which collectively grossed over $1 billion worldwide and dominated every conversation from the box office to the Oscars. Still, I appreciate the Bomer stuck to his creative guns, and I'm happy he has no regrets.

In the years since, Barbie hit the big screen, a number of the Ken actors have opened up about their experiences. Many of them seemed to have enjoyed take on the humorously over-the-top characters. However, Simu Liu did recently recall having to wax for the film, and it doesn't sound all that pleasant. Still, Liu and others like Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ncuti Gatwa were able to be a part of a cultural movement -- and even took part in the Oscars performance of "I'm Just Ken."

I've not doubts that Matt Bomer would've made an awesome Ken as well. At this point, it doesn't look like a Barbie sequel happening, but maybe there's hope for a Ken-centric spinoff in which Bomer could play a role. After all, director Greta Gerwig admitted that there was a lot of Ken material that didn't make the final cut.

Still, an industry that’s always chasing the latest trends, Bomer stands out with his intentional choices, which are becoming pretty rare. He might not be a Ken, but he’s definitely Zen, which might honestly be the coolest role to have.

You can check out Matt Bomer in Maestro, which is streamable with a Netflix subscription. Also, those looking to check out Barbie can do so by streaming it on Max.

If you’ve watched the Marvel movies in order, you probably know Simu Liu as the ass-kicking, dragon-riding hero of Shang-Chi, but lately he’s been making headlines for something a little less superheroic—and a lot more hilarious. The actor, who recently broke the internet with a casual grey-sweatpants thirst trap, is now spilling the tea on the body hair removal sacrifice he made for that Ken-ergy vibe—plus, he talked about one Barbie co-star who just quietly sat that one out.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but Simu Liu was included in the cast list recently announced by the studio. In a clip posted to The Jennifer Hudson Show’s official YouTube channel, the Shang-Chi star talked about how excited he is to return to the upcoming Marvel movie. However, the real highlight was what he shared about his experience on Barbie. When asked about getting Ken smooth for the flick, the Arthur the King actor recounted:

If you’re playing along at home, that’s a not-so-subtle jab at Barbie co-star Kingsley Ben-Adir, who apparently opted out of the group grooming session.

The billion-dollar box-office hit Barbie movie featured a gloriously committed ensemble of Kens (Ryan Gosling, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, and Ben-Adir among them) all sporting impossibly smooth limbs and sun-drenched abs. But according to Liu, that baby-skin finish came at a cost—one he assumed was part of the job. He continued:

This grooming news adds to all the behind-the-scenes stories about Barbie, which you can check out with a Max subscription. It’s clear that Barbie’s still got a lot of appeal. The movie’s success, along with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, helped bring the box office back to life after the big hit it took because of COVID-19. You have to wonder if Sim Liu’s smooth, chiseled look had anything to do with the film’s success, right? Just trying to give the actor a little boost.

Avengers: Doomsday is officially in production, and lucky for Liu, his costume is a full-body suit. So while he's gearing up for his role in the upcoming superhero flick, I doubt he’ll need any waxing. Honestly, I thought we would have seen more of Shang-Chi by now, especially since a sequel got the green light right after the first movie did so well. But the sequel hasn’t made it onto Marvel Studios' official schedule, which had people worried it was canceled altogether. After a long wait, it’s great that he’s finally returning to the MCU!

The viral Barbenheimer craze of 2023, without a doubt, took the world by storm. I, like many others, was up to date with The Odd Couple equivalent of movies, including partaking in the historic moviegoing event. And even though I recognized the cultural impact and influence of the Christopher Nolan & Greta Gerwig pairing, hearing that it changed Seth Rogen’s wave-making The Studio surprised me at first. But thinking about what I’ve already seen of the Apple subscription show, the surprise muse makes everything a lot clearer.

Rogen appeared on The Howard Stern Show to talk about the 2025 TV guide’s big-hitting show The Studio. A clip of the pair was shared on TikTok in which the actor and comedian was asked about the state of Hollywood and watching movies. The funny man quickly jumped in on the topic, noting that what’s so special about movie magic and the world of TV is that everything can change in a blink of an eye, with the right title.

The Superbad alum makes an astute point. As he says in the clip, people have always made the case that Hollywood is dead, but it simply isn’t true; it just takes that one game-changer to reignite some excitement. And if you’re anything like me, you’re thinking about that specific touchstone that jumpstarted the industry’s drive again. Stern also understood the sentiment and had the most recent example we’ve all experienced and chimed in with: “Like the Barbie movie.”

Immediately, the Houseplant owner shared his thoughts on the historic blockbuster movie and its unlikely 2023 partner. The Studio co-creator revealed that the pairing’s showcase influenced the new show in a whole new way. Along with the tidbit, he also revealed that the big summer weekend changed him and his longtime writing partner Evan Goldberg’s mindsets. Rogen shared:

Although not all that surprising, understanding how much it impacted the duo, it’s still a little wild to think that we’ll continue to find the influence of Barbie (and Oppenheimer) in surprising places. Also, I’m relieved to know the timing of the game-changing flicks’ premieres was kismetly timed while Rogen and Goldberg were fleshing out The Studio. Personally, I’m not sure if I could’ve taken that grimmer version of a look behind the scenes he mentioned. The Barbie-inspired Kool-Aid storyline featuring Bryan Cranston, along with the impressive cameo list, is truly what comedically larger-than-life content dreams are made of.

Clearly the power of Barbie x Oppenheimer remains alive and well (including an announced Barbenheimer movie that is reportedly in the works). The success of both movies helped revitalize the box office following the hits it took due to COVID-19. Collectively, the titles accrued more than $2 billion worldwide, but Barbie had the edge over Oppenheimer, making a little more than $500 million more while in theaters.

The other poignant idea Rogen revealed that goes hand in hand with the right film transforming Hollywood is that people within the industry can be the vehicle behind these seismic shifts. The most recent case in point is Gerwig's box-office-breaking influence for female filmmakers. Sure there's plenty of smaller scale instances that have happened since, but none rival what she did with Barbie BTS.

Regardless of where Tinseltown stands in its storied history of vitality, Seth Rogen isn't wrong about how the industry runs. And with the solid argument, a couple of things are for sure: Hollywood and the magic won’t ever die (thanks to the special films and humans who make it that way), where Seth Rogen pulls his inspiration from can be initially surprising and Barbie will continue to influence things in pop culture, including The Studio for a long time to come.

When I was a teenage boy, nothing excited me more than what was known as a good ‘ol "catfight." You know, mud wrestling, women pulling each other by the hair... If I saw that, I was in adolescent heaven.

However, as an adult, I can’t think of anything that would turn my stomach faster. Yes, The Jerry Springer Show is my favorite talk show of all time. That said, thinking back, there were way too many episodes where women fought each other over some man. Nowadays, I think women should fight The Man! Not fight over a man.

My colleague, Sarah El-Mahmoud, wrote an excellent article about 20 great movies to watch for Women’s History Month, and some of those movies will end up on this list. However, my focus is purely on movies that highlight women supporting women, since we don’t have nearly enough of them. I have a daughter, and these are the kinds of relationships that I want her to establish. So, without further ado, 10 movies about women supporting one another.

Wicked (2024)

Based on the Broadway show of the same name (though, I much prefer the movie to the show), Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, who would later go on to be known as the Wicked Witch, and Glinda, who would later be called the Good Witch.

If you were to re-watch The Wizard of Oz, you might think that Glinda and Elphaba were enemies. However, Wicked is a re-imagining, in which Glinda and Elphaba went to school together and grew to be friends.

What I love about the story though is that they don’t start out as friends. In fact, they hate each other. Glinda only seems to care about being popular (I’m sorry, pop-Uuuu-lar), and Elphaba is more concerned with learning. However, through events that bring them together, they become the closest of friends.

I love how their friendship blossoms, as it creates a good message that even enemies can become partners.

The Marvels (2023)

Even though The Marvels didn’t kill it at the box office, it still perseveres as one of the better post-Endgame MCU films.

Acting as a sequel to both Captain Marvel and the MCU shows WandaVision and Ms. Marvel, The Marvels sees Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan banding together after their powers make them switch places every time they use them.

They need to figure out how to work together and defeat a Kree Leader who is out for revenge after Captain Marvel destabilized her home.

What I love about The Marvels is that Kamala’s hero worship of Captain Marvel disconfirms the idea that you should never meet your heroes. Yes, she learns that Danvers isn't perfect, but she also learns that she can contribute just as much as her hero whenever the time arises. Couple this with Monica Rambeau’s ability to keep them altogether, and you have a match made in grrl power heaven.

Frozen (2013)

Undoubtedly the biggest Disney animated movie in the past 20 years (though I prefer Tangled), Frozen is a film that is essentially about two sisters with wildly different ambitions.

Queen Elsa—at first, anyway—simply doesn't want to let her people down. That is, until she decides to just “let it go” and not worry about her little snow-controlling secret. Princess Anna, on the other hand, wants to get married to a man she just met.

Through a series of misadventures, Anna and Elsa grow closer than ever, and Anna comes to realize that she doesn't need a man (though, she ends up with a nice one) to feel fulfilled. She only needs the love of her sister.

Frozen is a great film about the importance of sisterhood, and I love that message for young girls and grown-up women alike.

Hidden Figures (2016)

The story of three brilliant women who work at NASA and change history, Hidden Figures doubles as both a movie about females working together, and also as one of the quintessential Black-led movies.

Based on the actual historical figures Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, Hidden Figures is a period piece that showcases the kinds of racist nonsense that these women had to go through just to do their jobs.

Still and all, they made it work through tenacity and intelligence, and proved their worth many times over by getting the fly boys into space at a crucial time in American history.

The film is phenomenal, because it’s a testament to the idea that women who stick together are stronger than women who work apart. Even though they all worked in separate areas of NASA, they still always came together at the end of the day, which is most important.

Thelma & Louise (1991)

The feminist buddy crime drama of the ‘90s (honestly, one of the best movies of the ‘90s, period), Thelma & Louise is the story of two friends who truly will ride or die together.

Thelma is a housewife with an abusive husband, and Louise is dating a nice (though mostly absent) musician. But, after an incident that results in murder (The bastard had it coming), the two friends go on the lam.

Along the way, they both have good times and bad, but in the end, they ultimately go out on their own terms in one of the most famous endings in cinema history.

Thelma & Louise is a masterpiece, and a story that proves that a woman’s closest ally will always be another woman.

Set It Off (1996)

Since I’m on the topic of crime dramas, Set It Off is another story of women sticking it to the man; this time as bank robbers.

Four friends band together and rob banks because society has done them dirty. They hatch elaborate robberies, getting away with them when they can.

Of course, since this is a film from the ‘90s, it all catches up to them, as four Black women couldn’t possibly get away scot-free and all drive off happily into the sunset.

That said, even with all of their inner squabbling, Set It Off is still a wonderful film about women bucking the norms and taking what they want, together, arm-in-arm.

The Woman King (2022)

Basically Black Panther's Dora Milaje, the movie, The Woman King is about women warriors who actually existed in West Africa during the 17th-19th centuries.

The story of a female general who leads other women into combat, this movie is all about what it takes to fight oppressors, especially those who align with your enemies.

The women train, kill, and survive, all in the name of protecting the kingdom.

The story, which is based on the actual Agojie, is a testament that women can do anything that men can do, and often better. Especially when they work together.

A League Of Their Own (1992)

One of my favorite films as a kid, A League of Their Own is about an all-female baseball team during World War II.

All of the players come from different walks of life, but they come together whenever they can to play a good game of baseball (while doing a split, no less!).

The men in their lives play a part, but in the end, the team is what brings them all together as a unit.

A League of Their Own is a fan-favorite because it’s funny, and the cast is great, but the theme of female teamwork making the dream work is this film’s longest-lasting legacy.

Booksmart (2019)

I envy the young women in Booksmart, who are Ivy-league bound, but also viewed as boring.

What I envy is that they are both reluctant to come out of their shells, but will do so whenever they call a “Malala,” which is their code word for following each other, no matter what trouble they may get into.

It leads them to party after party, and also to trip on hallucinogenic strawberries, because YOLO, right?

Booksmart is a story about two friends who can both be brilliant, but also bawdy and “bad.” What woman doesn’t need a good friend to “Malala” with?

Barbie (2023)

Lastly, I want to talk about Barbie, which surprised a lot of people when it debuted.

The story of the famous doll having an existential crisis and entering into the real world, Barbie’s whole society is a matriarchy, and the men (Ken dolls) basically feel worthless without the women in their lives.

When Ken learns of the patriarchy, though, the women make the men see the errors of their ways, as the matriarchy is superior (as it should be).

This is a story about identity, and womanhood, but it’s also about the positives of a female society. Long live the matriarchy!

Those are just 10 movies about women supporting women. What’s your favorite?

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell have officially entered their TikTok era, and fans are absolutely living for it. While the two actors are best known for their roles in Marvel movies—Hiddleston as Loki and Atwell as Peggy Carter—it seems they’ve traded in upcoming superhero movie action for something a little more pink and playful. The duo, currently starring together in Much Ado About Nothing at London’s Drury Lane, took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes video, and let’s just say it’s pure Barbie & Ken-ergy.

Shared on Hayley Atwell and The Jamie Lloyd Company's Instagram accounts, the video features the cast of Much Ado About Nothing fully embracing their production's vibrant, theatrical energy. But instead of referencing their Marvel pasts, the War alum and Black Mirror star leaned into a Barbie-themed sound, perfectly channeling the iconic film’s fun and campy aesthetic. Check it out below:

The video features Hiddleston–along with the rest of the cast–looking effortlessly charming in '90s-themed pastels and a sea of pink petals. They lip-sync a sound from the iconic beach sequence in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, where all the Barbies and Kens greet one another.

Naturally, fans lost their minds seeing the Crimson Peak star in such a lighthearted and playful setting. The comment section quickly filled with praise, and the internet has fully embraced the God of Mischief actor’s new TikTok presence. Here are just a few of the standout reactions:

• Please never stop letting him do TikToks 😭🩷 -@zawesrose
• Tom being in his TikTok era- 😭😭 we all love it so much, seeing the play on Friday cannot wait. -@tomandzawesfav
• Tom doing TikToks is so cute. -@sophiaroxthe80s
• TOM BEING IN HIS TIKTOK ERA 😭🩷🩷🩷-@Malfoysblacksuit
• Tom's TikTok era yayyyyy -@art_queen_deeps
• To whoever is suggesting all those TikToks, please never stop. -@naellecheri
• Tom's TikTok era is to die forrrr 😩😩😩😩🩷🩷🩷🩷 -@ev.sinclaire
• TOM IS THE CUTEST I CAN'T 😭🩷😭🩷 -@jocejung
• TOM TIKTOK ERA 🛐🛐 -@emerviice

One fan even made the perfect suggestion, commenting:

Okay, that’s not a bad idea. If a Barbie sequel ever does happen, someone give the filmmakers a call with that take because it's one I can get behind. Though the director has weighed in on a sequel, saying her film wasn't designed to have sequels, I suppose Tom Hiddleston’s and Hayley Atwell’s TikTok era will have to hold us Barbie and Marvel fans over–for now.

Both actors have been known for their serious, action-packed roles, especially in Marvel movies. However, this recent burst of TikTok energy is thanks to their shared participation in the Much Ado About Nothing adaptation.

The stage production is already proving to be a wildly creative take on the classic Shakespeare play, blending '90s house music with a fresh, energetic aesthetic. Seeing Hiddleston and Atwell wholly lean into the playfulness of the production—both on stage and on social media—has been a delightful surprise for fans.

With their chemistry on full display and the TikTok era officially in full swing, it’s safe to say that this isn’t the last viral moment we’ll be getting from these two. However, while we wait for their next social media video, you can revisit the actors’ time in the MCU, up to this point, by streaming their appearances in the series with a Disney+ subscription.

We are in the thick of awards season, and the celebs are pulling out all the stops when it comes to red carpet looks. It feels like there's a new showstopper at every event, and Nicole Kidman seems to attract the spotlight whenever she makes an appearance. For example, her latest look for Time Magazine’s Women of the Year celebration is absolutely breathtaking, and she seems to be bringing back some of the Barbiecore magic from 2023.

Almost two years ago, the Barbie movie ignited a flood of pink on the red carpets. It wasn’t just Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling; it seemed like every young starlet and acting legend was rocking the pink and giving some love to the girly, flirty color that actually seems to look great on everyone.

This awards season has seen more of a trend of muted colors, with blacks, whites, and beige being all the rage. Kidman, on the other hand, who is a fashion icon in her own right, recently combined the two trends, as she stepped out in a stunning custom baby pink Chloé gown. You can see the look from her Instagram below:

I’m actually obsessed with this look. Not only does it feel like a marriage of two trends, but it perfectly suits both the event and the movie Kidman is receiving the most attention for this year, Babygirl.

The delicate, flounced lace skirt with the dainty bodice is so youthful. The design also feels partially inspired by vintage lingerie and slip dresses, which gives it a bit of sex appeal. Her gorgeous skin tone and loose blonde hair bring the whole look together, making it look so ethereal. Kidman also dressed up the look with a classic pair of Christian Louboutin heels and styled it with La Marquise Jewellery.

It's hard to pick a favorite Kidman look from this awards cycle. Her backless silver Balenciaga dress for the 2025 Golden Globes was absolutely breathtaking, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Also, the metal corset dress by Loewe that she wore to the Palm Springs International Film Festival was so unique and cool, and not many people could’ve pulled it off.

It’s tough competition, but I think this pink look takes the cake for me. The whimsy and the color are just so stunning, and the Moulin Rouge star looks effortlessly chic.

Trends come and go. Sometimes see-through lace is all the rage, sometimes it’s Brat lime green, and sometimes it’s bright pink, inspired by a major Hollywood blockbuster. However, the real sign of style is when you can acknowledge trends and still infuse your own sense of style into your wardrobe. Kidman has been doing that for decades, and this pink Chloé look is no exception. It’s her ability to balance what’s trendy and what's classic that makes her style so timeless, and it's why she never fails to look incredible.

When you’re not seeing Nicole Kidman rock yet another stunning red carpet dress, you can see her in her latest A24 film, Babygirl now, as it's still playing in theaters nationwide. You can also see her in the streaming mini-series The Perfect Couple, which is currently available with a Netflix subscription. For more information on other projects from the actress that could inspire more fashion moments, make sure to check out our feature on the best movies starring Kidman.

Some would say that glasses aren’t cool, and those people are in fact, liars. Throughout movie history, there have been iconic moments involving both eyeglasses and sunglasses that have made huge fashion statements. In some cases, they’re even seen as a signature to the characters they’re being worn by. So if you’re worried about rocking some facial furniture at one point or another, let these trendsetters ease those troubles in their own stylish way.

Christopher Reeve - Superman

Behold, the glasses so iconic they could conceal a Kryptonian. Christopher Reeve’s specs from his time as Superman were a bit oversized, but in a way that is actually endearing. So much so that eyeglass designer Tom Davies designed a replica that’s currently on sale on the market.

Audrey Hepburn - Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Everyone remembers Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress from the cinematic classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, an image that became an eternal symbol of class and elegance. But let’s not overlook the powerful accessory that is her equally memorable pair of sunglasses. If you’re looking to add this to your own collection, Oliver Goldsmith’s “Manhattan” model will have you singing “Moon River” in no time.

Michael Caine - The Ipcress File

The legendary Michael Caine was a frequent wearer of Curry & Paxton branded eyewear, with his role in The Ipcress File being the most notable example. Rocking the Yvan model of glasses, they became a fashion statement for a very different cinematic Cold War spy. While you could debate whether it is either shown in a dark tortoise shell or black, the impact is still just as iconic.

Barbara Stanwyck - Double Indemnity

Sunglasses are as essential to film noir as mournful narrations, scheming, and murder. Double Indemnity has every one of those components, and in the case of this picture’s eyewear, Barbara Stanwyck’s shades helped cement her as a femme fatale for the ages. Not even poor Fred MacMurray knew what hit him.

Marcello Mastroianni - 8 ½

A classic example of the coolness of eyewear, Marcello Mastroianni’s thick black glasses in 8 1/2 showed the world that an everyday essential can also be a powerful accessory. Even in 2014, Mastroianni’s sunglassed look was still honored as a fashionable history lesson, when it was used as the official poster for the 67th Cannes Film Festival.

Gene Tierney - Leave Her To Heaven

Don’t let the technicolor fool you, Gene Tierney’s Ellen Berent Harland is an obsessively deadly figure. The protagonist of the 1945 film noir classic Leave Her To Heaven, Ellen is capable of scheming so devious that a fashionable pair of sunglasses can’t even hide it. Which is fine, considering the results are so compelling to watch as they unfold.

Cary Grant - North by Northwest

Even when wanted for murder, Cary Grant’s Roger Thornhill was dressed to the nines. His trip through hell in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest included the gorgeous sunglasses you see pictured here, along with that iconic grey suit. A perfect combination for fleeing a criminal conspiracy, Oliver Peoples released a line of sunnies inspired by them in 2019, for those who want to truly invest in this look.

Madonna - Desperately Seeking Susan

Just as director Susan Seidelman’s Desperately Seeking Susan put Madonna on the map as an actor, the pop music legend helped land her character’s cat eye sunglasses in movie history. You can get replicas that vary in levels of brand recognition and cost, which is only even more of a signal that this look isn’t going out of style any time soon.

Sean Connery - Thunderball

Back when Thunderball was released in 1965, Sean Connery and James Bond were already seen as the epitome of men’s style. So when that picture showed 007 rocking what appeared to be, according to Bond Suits, Cool-Ray Polaroid N135 sunglasses, everyone was immediately going to want them. Thankfully, some boutique brands still sell them, helping fans live out their Bond fantasies in a very practical way.

Grace Kelly - To Catch A Thief

One has to wonder if director Alfred Hitchcock or costume designer Edith Head shared a mutual love of sunglasses. The two used them to great effect on Cary Grant in North by Northwest, and before that, they employed them to help Grace Kelly make an impression on audiences enjoying To Catch A Thief.

Henry Cavill - The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

As he’s introduced in Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Henry Cavill’s Napoleon Solo couldn’t have made a cooler entrance. Crossing the Berlin Wall checkpoint while wearing the “Bowery” model of Thierry Lasry sunglasses, this cavalier hellraiser certainly approached his wardrobe with more care than he did other aspects of his spying career.

Linda Cardellini - Scooby Doo

Velma Dinkley is always on the verge of losing her glasses, no matter what sort of media you follow her into. With the 2002 live-action Scooby Doo, the casting of Linda Cardellini as the bespectacled brainiac was only outdone in one area. And that’s the fact that somehow, someone actually made her signature eyewear from the Hanna-Barbara cartoon into a living, breathing reality.

Tom Everett Scott - That Thing You Do!

There are many thoughts while watching That Thing You Do! that can come off as inspiring. And thankfully, anyone who wants to know “What type of shades is Guy ‘Skitch’ Patterson wearing?” while watching Tom Everett Scott drum himself into stardom, already has the answer. All you have to do is listen, as the man himself marvels at his “Percussionist Foster Grants” when they’re handed to him for the first time.

Meryl Streep - The Devil Wears Prada

If any fictional character was a shoo-in for making eyeglasses work, it has to be Miranda Priestley from The Devil Wears Prada. Played ever so stylishly by Meryl Streep, Ms. Priestley’s arrival sees her showing off a Tom Ford model named “Collette.” So if you’re looking to force a room full of strangers to gird their loins, you’ve now got a secret weapon.

Kingsman’s Eyeglasses

Cutler & Gross really outdid themselves when they designed the standard issue eyeglasses for Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman series. A perfect match, whether you wear oxfords or brogues, Colin Firth’s Harry Hart introduced us to this modern successor to Michael Caine’s eyewear of espionage from The Ipcress File. No matter who’s wearing them in the field, they’re a piece that is pretty instantly recognized.

Carrie-Anne Moss - The Matrix

You know your character is an eyewear legend when you get an entire model of sunglasses named after them. Walking away from seeing The Matrix for the first time, it’s the glasses and the phones that really stick with you. Well, after you put the philosophical and moral debates, and the blazing stunts aside, those two things tend to stick around. For Carrie-Anne Moss’ Trinity, her official frames came from the brand Blinde - and are apparently pretty rare to come by.

Tom Cruise’s Aviators - Top Gun

Whenever someone slips on a pair of aviator sunglasses, 9 times out of 10 it’s going to inspire someone to hum “Danger Zone” to themselves. By no means invented for Tony Scott’s Top Gun, the Ray-Ban RB3025s were certainly popularized by people who felt the need for speed in their daily lives. Though you don’t have to worry about inverting your wallet, as this is a common enough style that you can go easy on the throttle and spare your life savings.

Grace Jones - A View To A Kill

007 isn’t the only person allowed to be stylish in the world of cinema. Roger Moore’s James Bond movies ended on a very ‘80s note with A View to a Kill, and that’s part of what makes Grace Jones’ May Day a sparkling addition to this very film. Her fashion sense is as on point as her assassination skills, which is shown off in the scene where she escorts an unwilling conspirator into a free fall of death.

Morpheus’ Frame-less Sunglasses - The Matrix

What if we told you that Morpheus’ sunglasses from The Matrix are made by the same brand that gave Trinity her own signature lunettes? Lawrence Fishburne’s “Morpheus” brand shades came from Blinde, a vendor who handled the “official” sunglasses for The Wachowski’s entry into the canon of best ‘90s movies. More recently, eyewear wizard Tom Davies recreated this look for the modern incarnation of the character in 2021’s The Matrix Resurrections. And yes, they still looked just as cool.

Annie Potts - Ghostbusters II

The only thing sharper than the wit and attitude of Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts) is her choice of eyewear. It’s hard to narrow down the exact brand and model worn by her character in Ghostbusters II, which is a shame. Janine’s leap forward from a traditionally conservative “secretary” wardrobe to her hipper‘90s forward duds came with a pair of black circular glasses that must have been an inspiration for The Incredibles’ Edna Mode.

Christian Bale - American Psycho

Oliver Peoples “O’Malley,” in the color of “Raintree.” You’ve probably been wondering about how you could get the model of Christian Bale’s eyeglasses from American Psycho for decades at this point. So now that you’ve got that answer readily before your eyes, we can focus on the bigger questions, like what American Psycho’s ending is trying to say about Patrick Bateman.

Rachel Leigh Cook - She’s All That

In the mid-20th century, we were convinced a Kryptonian could hide their secret identity behind a pair of eyeglasses. Towards the end of that very century, teen rom-coms like She’s All That built a further case for such deceptions, courtesy of Rachel Leigh Cook’s Laney Boggs. Several other pictures would use this very same tactic as an easy makeover tip to land the prom date of your dreams.

Willem Dafoe’s Tom Davies Sunglasses - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Willem Dafoe had a really good year of eyewear in 2024. But in choosing between his Saturday Night shades, and the Tom Davies-designed piece he wore in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the afterlife wins by a hair. Named “Wolf,” after his character in the long-awaited legacy-quel, these beauties helped Mr. Dafoe keep it real on screen - and in our dreams.

Linda Hamilton - Terminator 2: Judgment Day

While Linda Hamilton’s sunglasses from Terminator 2: Judgment Day weren’t going to block out the rays of an atomic attack on 1997 L.A., they sure were handy for normal, everyday sunlight. The exact model worn by Sarah Connor in one of the best sci-fi movies seems to be unknown, but there are plenty of quality imitators that’ll make your day.

Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Glasses

If you were a kid about to wear their first pair of eyeglasses in 1996, Tom Cruise may have been an influence on the ones you eventually chose. While the Jean Paul Gaulthier branded frames from Mission: Impossible wouldn’t help you catch traitorous spies, they were still pretty awesome to look at.

Reese Witherspoon - Legally Blonde

Even after decades of Legally Blonde being a certified pop culture legend, fans are still in love with Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) and her sense of fashion. This makes not being able to find exact details on her appropriately pink sunglasses a bit of a pain, but worth it if you're trying to dress to impress.

The Blues Brothers’ Wayfarers

On a mission from God, you need to prepare for any sort of perils on the path laid out ahead. For Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) Blues, that checklist includes a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, black suits and ties, and Ray Ban’s iconic Wayfarer sunglasses. It’s certainly not an obscure piece of The Blues Brothers trivia, but it’s definitely something you should keep in mind for next Halloween.

Gal Gadot - Wonder Woman

2017’s Wonder Woman adaptation called out the glasses worn by Gal Gadot’s titular DC hero with dialogue that reminded us of how comic books and teenage rom-coms alike have tried to pull the wool over our eyes. So while the princess of Themyscira doesn’t look too different behind that facial furniture, at least it fits her projected images perfectly.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter Glasses

Many a Halloween has passed where people trying to look like Daniel Radcliffe’s heroic Harry Potter have gone hunting for his signature glasses. So it’s probably not that hard to find replicas for costuming purposes, or actual eyewear business, on the open market.

Ali Maki - Always Be My Maybe

One of comedian Ali Maki’s trademarks has to be her glasses. So it’s kind of hard to choose just one pair that really speaks to her personal style, even when limited only to the Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe. However, the gold pair shown above certainly do the job at hand.

Robert Downey Jr. - Avengers: Endgame

Throughout his Marvel Cinematic Universe run, Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark has had some pretty impressive eyewear. And while Mr. Stark’s glasses in Avengers: Infinity War would eventually be named “E.D.I.T.H.,” the actual model name you’re looking for is Dita’s Flight 006 glasses. A.I. enhancements are not included.

Margot Robbie - Barbie

The original Barbie doll had an iconic look that has lasted through the ages. So when Margot Robbie helped bring Greta Gerwig’s vision of this classic toy to life, you know they had to include that fashionable origin story—complete with the white cat-eye sunglasses that came with Mattel’s first doll in the line.

Digital visual effects have been an integral part of the filmmaking process for decades but their increased use over the years has had some moviegoers convinced that Hollywood is far too reliant on creating worlds with a computer. Well, allow us to prove to you that practical effects do still exist by highlighting some modern classics that have honored the old-fashioned ways of creating movie magic.

The Substance (2024)

As an eye-opening behind-the-scenes featurette for The Substance proves, director Coralie Fargeat went to great lengths to use as little CGI as possible to realize her vision for the film, which received five 2025 Academy Award nominations, including Best Makeup. Some of the most bizarre and disgusting shots of this intense body horror spectacle were captured on camera with shockingly realistic doubles for body parts, such as when Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) births her double, Sue (Margaret Qualley), out of her back.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

One of the most appealing aspects of the Mission: Impossible movies is their intense action sequences, achieved with little to no digital enhancement. Arguably, the franchise's most unbelievable practical stunt comes from Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Tom Cruise trained for weeks to perform a HALO jump out of a plane from 25,000 feet above the ground for a sequence that only required CGI to create the storm raging around Ethan Hunt as he descends.

Jurassic Park (1993)

While considered a revolutionary moment for CGI in movies with its timeless dinosaur creations, the first installment of the Jurassic Park movies also uses practical effects in very impressive ways. While the animatronic velociraptors are among the most famous examples, according to special effects designer Michael Lantieri in a video by Great Big Story, one of the most difficult effects was creating ripples in a cup of water to signal the T. Rex's approach, which was achieved by plucking a guitar string placed underneath the cup.

Inception (2010)

Some of the more surreal moments from Christopher Nolan's dream-exploring adventure Inception obviously could not have existed without CGI. However, as demonstrated in a behind-the-scenes DVD featurette, the scene when Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) engages in a brawl in a hotel that is literally spinning was achieved by rotating a hallway set on an axis and, for shots in zero-gravity, building a vertical hallway set and suspending the actors on wires.

The Shape Of Water (2017)

Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning romantic fantasy The Shape of Water begins with an opening credits sequence taking place in a fully submerged building filled with floating furniture. According to THR, the surrounding water was added digitally but the scene was still primarily achieved practically by having puppeteers control the movements of the suspended props.

Spider-Man (2002)

Sam Raimi, creator of the Evil Dead movies, became an inspirational indie film hero with the use of clever, homemade practical effects in the original horror classic and would maintain that sensibility when he helmed one of the best superhero movies, Spider-Man. For instance, as a DVD commentary reveals, the scene when Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) catches Mary-Jane (Kirsten Dunst) and her falling lunch on her tray was captured for real after 156 takes, with some help from an adhesive that kept the tray steadily attached to Maguire's hand.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

The design of BB-8 is so unique that it seems it could only be achieved in a galaxy far, far away but, according to the official Star Wars website, he was filmed practically here on Earth. The rolling droid was constructed for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with magnets and gyroscopes that allowed his head to remain attached as he rolled through the sand.

Apollo 13 (1995)

The zero-gravity sequences from the classic space movie, Apollo 13, are so realistic, it almost seems like director Ron Howard and co. would have had to leave Earth to shoot them. Actually, according to AV Club, they only had to travel about 36,000 feet above ground by building the set in a NASA training craft called the KC-135 (nicknamed the "vomit comet") which authentically creates the feeling of weightlessness by taking gravity-countering dives.

Oppenheimer (2023)

Christopher Nolan said that there were "zero CGI shots" in his Best Picture Oscar winner, Oppenheimer, which dramatizes the development of the atomic bomb. To clarify, as reported in Variety, CGI was used in some instances to improve a visual but not a single shot was entirely created with a computer, including the Trinity Test, which was filmed practically using miniatures that were blown up by the crew.

Mad Max Fury Road (2015)

CGI is primarily used in George Miller's exhilarating post-apocalyptic thriller, Mad Max: Fury Road, to improve certain visuals and remove equipment from the frame. However, as a behind-the-scenes feature found on the Blu-ray reveals, just about every wild, death-defying stunt that takes place in this post-apocalyptic action movie masterpiece was performed on camera and on location, such as the pole-vaulting stunts. Bonus fun fact: the Doof Warrior's guitar was an actual working flame-thrower.

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)

Director Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that does not fit neatly into any genre, thanks to its mind-bending fantasy visuals, many of which were achieved practically. For instance, as mentioned in an article from Focus Features' official site, the scene when Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) appear to change size while walking around a set is achieved with a distortion chamber, which uses forced perspective to create the illusion that two people on opposite sides of a room are wildly different sizes.

Interstellar (2014)

The one scene from Christopher Nolan's breathtaking space epic, Interstellar, that, most surprisingly, is predominantly shot with practical effects sees Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) in a tesseract that allows him to literally interact with time itself. IndieWire reports that the sequence was achieved by projecting animated images onto thin strands of fabric that surrounded the fully built, life-size set which the actor was suspended inside.

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert created a fantastic world (or, more accurately, worlds) for their Oscar-winning, beloved A24 movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, with a unique combination of CGI and practical effects and the help of a five-person VFX team. As they explain in a video for Wired, the first time Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) makes an interdimensional jump was done practically by shooting the actor being dragged to another corner of the office building in slow motion.

Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001)

Peter Jackson and Co. easily could have used digital effects to make Elijah Wood's Frodo and other Hobbit characters appear much smaller than Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan) in the Lord of the Rings movies. Instead, according to Wired, they went the old-fashioned route and used the simple act of forced perspective by placing actors further back in the frame to make them look smaller than the actor placed closer to the camera.

Grindhouse (2007)

Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino teamed up for a double feature that paid tribute to exploitative B-grade flicks of the '60 and '70s but only one of them really stayed true to the era's filmmaking principles. Rodriguez's Planet Terror relies heavily on CGI to create its grotesque world while Tarantino's Death Proof (according to Hagerty) is lauded for adding little to no digital enhancement to its crazy stunts, especially when Zoe Bell hangs on the hood of a car while being chased by Kurt Russell's Stuntman Mike.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

All three of Christopher Nolan's live-action Batman movies provide proof of his championing for capturing as many mind-blowing sequences on camera as possible, especially in The Dark Knight Rises. As a Business Insider feature details, the opening sequence, in which Bane (Tom Hardy) hijacks a CIA plane, was performed for real after obtaining permission to drop part of the plane from a helicopter over Scottish land.

1917 (2019)

One might assume that to create the illusion of being filmed in mostly one take, Sam Mendes' 1917 used a great deal of CGI to hide the seams. Truthfully, there were some Oscar-winning digital effects used in some key moments, such as the plane crash sequence, but, as detailed by The New York Times, the explosions from the climactic scene in which Schofield (George MacKay) runs across a field bombarded with bombs were authentic.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

In addition to its breathtaking stunts, such as in the iconic canal scene, one of the most impressive practical effects from Terminator 2: Judgment Day takes place in the director's cut when Sarah (Linda Hamilton) and John Connor (Edward Furlong) remove the T-800's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) chip from his head in front of a mirror. A video by Insider explains that in order to avoid the camera showing up in the mirror's reflection, the scene was instead shot in front of a window with a recreation of the set on the other side and Hamilton's twin sister, Leslie, mimicking her actions.

It (2017)

For his 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's It, director Andy Muschietti was initially planning on using CGI to give Pennywise a lazy eye to make the demonic clown even creepier. However, according to an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, he discovered he did not need to use digital effects because Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård can move his eye individually – a fact that It: Chapter Two star Bill Hader was frightened to learn on set, as he revealed on Conan.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004)

Most of the magic from the Harry Potter movies is, obviously, brought to life with digital effects but there is one memorable, fantastic scene from the third installment, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, that was created on camera. A feature by ScreenRant explains that, for the scene in which Harry (Danielle Radcliffe) accidentally casts a spell that causes his Aunt Marge to blow up like a balloon, actor Pam Ferris wore a special suit and facial makeup prosthetics that could actually inflate.

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Awarding the Oscar for Best Visual Effects to Spider-Man 2 was a no-brainer based on how realistic Doctor Octopus' mechanical arms look alone. As explained in a DVD bonus feature, CGI was used for most scenes involving Doc Ock's evil appendages but many of their movements were achieved with rigorous puppeteering which actor Alfred Molina was also heavily involved in.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Michael Keaton said that it was important to him and director Tim Burton that the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, use as many practical effects as possible. EW mentions that, just like in the 1988 original, sandworms were created with stop-motion animation for a scene when Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega) find themselves on one of Saturn's moons.

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

For Joel Coen's solo directorial debut, The Tragedy of Macbeth, the filmmaker wanted to give the adaptation of William Shakespeare's influential play a distinct look reminiscent of a theater stage. To create this aura, as seen on a featurette posted to YouTube by Apple TV+, life-size sets were built on a soundstage at the Warner lot and surrounded by matte paintings to fill in the backgrounds.

Midsommar (2019)

The secret to the visceral nature of the nightmares Ari Aster brings to life in his second great A24 horror film, Midsommar, is the use of practical effects, such as in the scene when an elderly villager has his face fatally smashed in after surviving a cliff jump. According to Vulture, the gruesome moment was filmed practically with a fake head equipped with pneumatic cylinders that could collapse and reset with the push of a button, allowing for multiple takes with the same prop.

Skyfall (2012)

What makes Daniel Craig's James Bond movies so memorable is the realism of their action sequences, such as the opening scene of Skyfall. A feature about the train fight from SlashFilm details just how challenging it was for director Sam Mendes and co. to shoot the scene on top of a real moving train.

Independence Day (1996)

The visual effects of the classic alien invasion movie, Independence Day, took home a well-deserved Oscar — not just for its convincing CGI but also for its more old-fashioned tricks. For instance, an article from the Director's Guild of America website explains that the destruction of recognizable landmarks like The White House and the Empire State Building was achieved with miniatures.

Tenet (2020)

Christopher Nolan goes above and beyond to create the most realistic and explosive action sequences possible, such as purchasing a real, full-size Boeing 747 only to destroy it. According to ScreenRant, that is how he shot the plane crash scene from Tenet.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Enough time has passed since the 1986 original that Tom Cruise and Co. could have achieved aerial action sequences in Top Gun: Maverick on sound stages and with green screens. Instead, as detailed by IGN, the actors trained for months to actually go up in the air in military-grade jets equipped with cameras for the most realistic shots possible.

First Man (2018)

According to Digital Trends, First Man director Damien Chazelle wanted to shoot Neil Armstrong's (Ryan Gosling) moonwalk without green screens but in a place that could later be slightly augmented in post-production. They chose to shoot the sequence at an Atlanta quarry and some of the only digital trickery involved was to remove elements the filmmakers did not want to be reflected in the actors' astronaut helmet visors.

Barbie (2023)

Before her feet fall flat due to an existential crisis, Margot Robbie's eponymous role is introduced in Barbie with her feet in an inhumanly arched position. Director Greta Gerwig told The Project that his shot was not achieved with CGI but by anchoring Robbie's toes to the ground with double-sided tape.

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Emily Blunt made magic with her wonderful portrayal of the iconic, titular nanny in Mary Poppins Returns but that was not the only stellar trick the production pulled. For instance, as a special featurette shared on YouTube by Rotten Tomatoes reveals, the scene in which Mary and the children enter a magical realm through their bathtub was achieved with a slide built underneath the tub that was cleverly concealed with a thick layer of soap bubbles.

The French Dispatch (2021)

Wes Anderson movies like The French Dispatch exist in a world that could only come from the filmmaker's vast imagination. So, how are these striking, surreal images brought to life on camera? A video by Piercefilm Productions reveals some of the drama's most memorable visuals are created with a combination of miniatures and painted backgrounds.

As Sabrina Carpenter says, she leaves quite an impression, “five feet to be exact,” and this time she’s doing just that in a marvelous bright pink mini dress. So, move over little black dress, the Short ‘n Sweet artist is making her mark in a colorful fashion moment that is giving Barbiecore in the best way.

Now, while a little black dress is a staple in just about every gal’s closet, a little pink one should be too. Sabrina Carpenter and her stylist proved that with the jaw-dropping look they created for the W Magazine Best Performances Party. Perfectly showing off the outfit against a pinky backdrop, the pop star’s stylist, Jared Ellner posted these stunning photos of her in a mini Vivienne Westwood dress, take a look:

As I mentioned, the gorgeous minidress is by Vivienne Westwood and those opulent diamonds are by Azature. She also went for more neutral makeup to balance out the bright dress, and her hair features those voluminous curls the "Nonsense" singer has made part of her signature style.

Honestly, this entire outfit is giving Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.” However, the look doesn't just play into the Old Hollywood vibe Carpenter loves, it also 100% fits into the Barbiecore trend that took over 2023 and continues to pop up time and time again.

As I mentioned, even though Margot Robbie’s epic Barbie press tour that was full of doll-inspired pink dresses ended a year ago, the trend is still going strong. Celebs like Blake Lively rocked Barbiecore in 2024, and the “Espresso” singer is bringing it into the new year. Fans picked up on that too, as @becauseilikedbrina aptly commented on her stylist’s post:

Clearly, we all love this for her, and Barbiecore is a perfect trend for the "Please Please Please" singer, considering she has always loved a full-glam moment and she actually looks like a Polly Pocket.

From the white flowy mini dress she wore when she surprised Swifties by performing a surprise song with Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour to the cute corset bodysuits she’s been wearing during her Short ‘n Sweet tour, Carpenter has established a distinct and fun style. Even during the “Taste” singer’s hilarious A Nonsense Christmas special (which you can stream with a Netflix subscription by the way), she rocked some gorgeous, vintage-inspired chic outfits that screamed Old Hollywood glam with a pinch of cheekiness.

That’s the energy she was giving with this Vivienne Westwood dress too, and it fits her and her vibe perfectly.

Now, as we move further into 2025, and Sabrina Carpenter kicks off the international leg of her tour, I can’t wait to see what other fun fashion surprises she and Ellner have up their sleeves. They capitalize on modern and vintage trends so well, and I desperately need more epic Barbiecore mini moments like this one.

The great thing about fiction is it allows people to temporarily suspend their disbelief for the sake of entertainment. Many of the most beloved movies of all time have strange and downright ridiculous premises if you try to explain them out loud, but their strangeness is a part of their charm. Here are 32 films with absolutely ridiculous plots.

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

This movie was a critical and commercial darling, and its plot is utterly bizarre. A disillusioned laundromat operator traverses the multiverse, battles soldiers masquerading as IRS office workers, and dances with hot dog fingers in order to save her estranged, nihilistic daughter. It is, by far, one of the best and zaniest Best Picture winners that we’ve seen in a very long time.

21 Jump Street (2012)

On the surface this film seems relatively normal: it’s the classic tale of an awkward nerd and a dumb, handsome jock forming an unlikely duo while navigating the trials and tribulations of high school. Only this time, they’re also buddy cops going undercover as high school students in a sting operation to arrest the dealer of a new illicit drug. And, fittingly, the movie’s visuals are just as trippy as its premise.

Legally Blonde (2001)

In many ways, Legally Blonde was ahead of its time due to how it disrupted harmful stereotypes about hyper-feminine women. Its plot is still a bit goofy though, as it involves a popular, blonde sorority girl working her behind off to secure a spot at one of the most competitive law schools in the country, just to prove to her pretentious ex-boyfriend that she’s worthy of him taking her seriously. Thankfully the film ends with her ditching the loser and discovering a true penchant for law.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

One of the highest-grossing films of all time has one of the most convoluted plots of all time. A billionaire, retired superhero and his team invent time travel so that he and his fellow superheroes can travel to different timelines and capture magical, rainbow-colored stones so that they can reverse the devastating effects of a purple villain’s success in eliminating half of all life in the universe with a snap of his fingers. Don’t worry, though: you only have to watch 21 films to understand it.

Poor Things (2023)

This colorful, quirky science fiction movie earned Emma Stone her second Oscar, and by just listening to its plot, it’s clear to see why. Stone portrays a woman whose brain has been replaced by that of an infant, and in the beginning of the film she cannot even properly pronounce the word “blood,” but by the end, she is studying to become a doctor. The dramatic transformation she undergoes, while traipsing around Europe and learning philosophy, is equally strange and impressive.

Back To The Future (1985)

Back to the Future is widely thought of as the quintessential time travel movie, and the implications of its time travel are seismic. A teenager accidentally travels 30 years into the past after meeting his eccentric science friend, and while stuck in the past, he inadvertently interferes with the relationship of his teenage parents, which threatens his very existence. Now he has to ensure that the couple stays together before he is erased from history, while dealing with the uncomfortable fact that his teenage mother has taken a liking to him.

The Mask (1994)

Back in the ‘90s, Jim Carrey was arguably the King of Ridiculous Movies, and his turn as Stanley Ipkiss in the mask not only allowed him to show off his excellent comedic sensibilities, but also his amazing face acting and physical capabilities, as his character quite literally turns into a cartoon come to life with a neon green face after donning a magical mask. The bad CGI stretching and morphing only adds to the zany enjoyment of the movie.

Happy Death Day (2017)

There is no worse birthday present than death, and this film forces its protagonist to endure it every birthday. The protagonist, a mean sorority girl, dies on her birthday, and she is forced to relive the tragic day every single day until she figures out who the person responsible is. Also, she has limited time to figure out who the person is before she dies for real (as in, she stops coming back to life).

The Boss Baby (2017)

A lot of animated movies lean into the fact that they are marketed towards kids, and there are few better examples than The Boss Baby. This zany movie’s plot involves the existence of an absurd baby-making corporation in the clouds that delivers a baby with hopes of rising the corporate ladder to a family with a disgruntled former only child, and the unlikely brother duo must work together to stop puppies from becoming the most loved creatures in the world.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

Speaking of absurd animated movies, the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise as a whole is pretty bizarre with its takes on marine life, but its movie definitely pushes the boundaries of what’s believable. In this movie, Plankton steals King Neptune’s crown and frames Mr. Krabs for it, just so Neptune will punish Krabs and give Plankton a chance to steal his coveted burger recipe, sell those burgers at his restaurant, and become dictator of Bikini Bottom. And it’s up to SpongeBob and Patrick to retrieve the crown while driving in a car made out of a Krabby Patty.

Home Alone (1990)

The ridiculousness of Home Alone’s plot likely comes from the fact that such a scenario happening in real life would be deeply sad. A young boy, who already feels like an outsider in his own family, is left behind by said family when they go on a Christmas vacation. And if this minor being left unattended isn’t bad enough, he is forced to set up elaborate, dangerous traps to ward off persistent, home invaders.

Divergent (2014)

The Divergent movie was just one of a multitude of young adult, dystopian franchise films that became massively popular during the 2010s, and it, by far, has the most head-scratching premise. In its future, what’s left of humanity after a cataclysmic war has divided itself into factions based on rudimentary personality traits, such as kindness and honesty. In this reality, you are seen as a massive threat that must be eliminated if you dare to be intelligent, honest, and selfless at the time.

Barbie (2023)

Stereotypical Barbie spends most of her life in an idyllic, woman-ruled, plastic paradise until one day she begins to experience existential dread and the horrible tragedies of cellulite and flat feet. She must then embark on a journey from her perfect Barbie Land to the Real World and discover the meaning of life and womanhood in a male-dominated world. And Ken’s also there, but he’s just Ken.

Cocaine Bear (2023)

The ridiculousness of this movie’s plot can really be summed up with its title. After sacks of cocaine fall into the woods, a bear accidentally becomes addicted to it and attacks the residents of a small town. While this sounds like the plot of a horror movie, it’s actually quite hilarious in the stupidest way possible, because the amount of opportunities these people are given to escape from or incapacitate the bear are numerous, and yet they choose idiocy every single time.

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter’s story has become such a classic by now, that it’s hard to think that at one point it was another strange idea that had to be marketed to the world. In the first movie, Harry is an orphaned boy that is neglected and mistreated by his foster family, only to be politely kidnapped by a gentle giant who tells him he’s a wizard and sends him off to attend a magical boarding school. Also, a fully grown wizard has hated him since he was a baby, because that’s normal.

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)

It’s normal when starting a new relationship with someone to not want to think about or compare yourself to their exes. Now, imagine that not only did you have to meet all seven of their exes, but you had to battle them to the death too, preferably in video game combat style. Those are the insane lengths Scott Pilgrim goes through to be with Ramona Flowers.

Twilight (2008)

It’s a tale as old as time: a teenage girl who hates the cold and rain moves to the Pacific Northwest to live with her distant father to allow her mother to travel the country with her new husband, and, while in the Pacific Northwest, said teenage girl meets and falls in love with a sparkly, 108-year-old vampire that not so secretly wants to drink her blood. And then, they live happily ever after or something like that.

The Princess Bride (1987)

The best part of The Princess Bride is its ridiculousness. There’s such a warmth to the film due to the fact that it obviously does not take itself seriously, exemplified by the princess herself being named “Buttercup,” she pushes the man whom she believed took the life of her former lover down a hill, only to realize said man is her true love, and rolls down the hill with him. And this is all after he incapacitates the three men who kidnap her. And that's just the beginning!

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The most-seen film in movie history also has the most beloved, ridiculous plot in movie history. A young girl and her dog get caught in a tornado, and the storm transports them to a faraway land where there are good witches, bad witches, flying monkeys, talking lions and scarecrows and more. And in order for her to get home, she has to follow a yellow brick road in ruby red slippers.

Despicable Me (2010)

In this silly tale, a villain, seeking to earn more respect in the villain community, plots to steal the moon, which is simple enough. So, obviously, the best way to go about doing so is adopting three orphaned girls and sending the girls to sell cookies at his villain competitor’s house, so that he can infiltrate said house and steal the competitor’s shrink ray to successfully steal the moon. At least, that’s what Despicable Me tries to convince its admittedly very young audience makes sense.

White Chicks (2004)

It’s common to look back at media from decades again with a modern perspective and assess whether said media from that earlier time would be made today. This movie is a clear example of one that is a product of its time, not only because of its crass racial humor, but also because of its dumbfounding plot: two Black, male FBI agents masquerade as blonde white women to protect two social heiresses from being kidnapped. Hijinks ensue, and lewd jokes abound.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

When your movie is being led by comedic genius Robin Williams, it’s likely to have a ridiculous plot, and Mrs. Doubfire is no exception. In this family-friendly flick, Williams portrays an unemployed voice actor going through a difficult divorce. After he is only granted supervised visitation rights to his kids, he comes up with an outrageous plan to spend more time with him: pose as an elderly, female nanny named “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

In this film’s universe, all major, commercial holidays coexist with one another and have their own lands which can be accessed by secret, tree-encased portals. The Pumpkin King of Halloween Town becomes disillusioned with his life there, stumbles across the Christmas portal, and falls in love. He does everything in his power to introduce his own, twisted form of Christmas to his macabre home, to limited success.

The Parent Trap (1998)

In yet another case of questionable parenting, a British woman falls in love with and marries an American man, and she gives birth to twin daughters. The couple divorced shortly after the girls are born, and instead of trying to work out a joint custody situation, the parents decide to keep one daughter each and raise her in their respective home countries and pretend the other daughter does not exist. This eventually leads to the girls meeting each other and learning of each other’s existence for the very first time at summer camp, and after a period of rivalry, they decide to join forces to get their parents back together.

13 Going On 30 (2004)

This is another movie that shows you how weird its plot is just with its title. An awkward, 13-year-old wants to skip the uncool parts of life and live life as a successful, 30-year-old woman in New York. And on her birthday, she gets her wish, waking up in the body of a rich, stylish magazine editor with a not-so-great personality. The most bizarre, yet impressive part of this movie is watching Jennifer Gardner portray a 30-year-old woman with the brain of a 13-year-old girl who’s trying to pretend like she’s a 30-year-old woman.

Shazam! (2019)

If you were to ask a child what their dream superpower is, becoming an adult probably wouldn’t be their tenth choice, let alone their top choice, but Billy Batson in Shazam! makes it look super cool. After being chosen by an ancient wizard, the foster kid, can now morph into a fully grown man at will by yelling “Shazam!” and he gets a suite of cool powers.

Central Intelligence (2016)

Few Hollywood best friends are more endearing than Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, and their on-screen chemistry comes to life in this silly buddy cop action movie. Johnson’s character is a formerly obese nerd turned jacked CIA agent who needs Hart’s character’s accounting skills, even though the latter hasn’t seen the former since his days as a star athlete. Of course, they save the world in the campiest, most hilarious ways.

Spy Kids (2001)

Surely many kids have wondered what their lives would be like if their mild-mannered, suburban, if a little boring, parents were actually top-secret spies. Well for the brother-sister duo in this movie, that lifestyle is anything but fun as it leads to them being captured by a villain with giant, sentient thumbs for minions. And, that’s not even the weirdest part.

Matilda (1996)

A young, precocious girl is neglected by her family, so she finds solace in reading a lot. Unlocking so much of her brain’s potential at a such young age grants her telekinetic abilities, which she uses to enact revenge on her parents and awful principal, Ms. Trunchbull.

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971)

A mysterious, eccentric chocolatier, invites a select group of children with accompanying guardians to his famed chocolate factory, only to discover that there are horrors at every turn, including chewing gum that can turn you into a human-sized blueberry and fizzy drinks that cause you to float, which is fun, until you’re dangerously close to a whirring ceiling fan. The only reason this film is thought of as cheerful and child-friendly, and not downright terrifying, is because it hams up how utterly ridiculous it is.

Alvin And The Chipmunks (2007)

A live-action movie with talking animals will always necessitate some suspension of disbelief, but when those talking animals are chipmunks that also sing, and quickly become the world’s biggest pop stars, at some point a line is crossed and any semblance of realism has flown out the window. The only thing more ridiculous than the rodent singers themselves are all the times their manager, turned adoptive father Dave screams “Alvin!”

The Nutty Professor (1996)

In this movie, Eddie Murphy portrays a brilliant, obese professor who develops a groundbreaking weight-loss formula. Insecure about his size and eager to impress the girl of his dreams, the professor tests out the drug on himself, and he successfully slims down, only for the thin version of himself to develop an evil alter ego and fight to take over the professor’s life permanently. Not only are the performances of this film hilarious and outlandish, especially with Eddie Murphy playing multiple roles, but the visual gags of the professor switching between his thin and large self are something to behold.

Barbie was one of the most successful and best movies of 2023. The film by Greta Gerwig was thought-provoking, very pink, and genuinely hilarious, and it made so, so, so many people feel seen and understood. Now, it’s time to break down one of the reasons why this project is so beloved by going through over 30 of the Margot Robbie-led films’ funniest lines.

“Barbie has a great day every day. But Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him.” - Narrator

These are the first words uttered about Ken after we learn all about how fabulous and perfect Barbie’s life is. Then, after that, we see Ryan Gosling’s doll for the first time, as he hilariously reacts to all the Kens saying hi to Barbie.

“I’m here to see my gynecologist.” -Barbie

It’s a shocking yet perfect line to end Barbie on. While it was the last thing we probably all expected to see, it was also exceptional. It showed Barbie so excited to take on her life in the real world as she did something that literally all women have to do, go to their gynecologist to get a check up.

“There are no multiples of Allan. He’s just Allan.” - Narrator

What makes this line even better is Allan’s response, as Michael Cera’s doll said that he’s also “confused about that.” It’s the perfect way to introduce this one-of-a-kind character, and it adds another hilarious layer by including just one character in Barbie World who doesn’t go by Barbie or Ken.

“I can’t even beach here!” - Ken

When Barbie and Ken find themselves in the Real World, Margot Robbie’s character goes to a school to find the girl who owns her doll. Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling’s Ken goes on his own adventure which includes him trying to get a job so he can start patriarchy. This quest also includes him yelling in frustration when he’s denied a beach job after a lifeguard turns him down because he doesn’t have the skills necessary to be one. However, as Ken says, his job is not lifeguard, it’s beach.

“To be honest, when I found out patriarchy wasn’t about horses, I lost interest anyways.” - Ken

There’s a reason Ryan Gosling found himself on the list of 2024 Oscar nominees, and it’s because of the way he delivered lines like this one. The moment comes at the end of the movie when Ken concedes and he and Barbie have a heart-to-heart. He admits that running things is hard and that he actually didn’t want to do patriarchy once he found out it had nothing to do with horses.

“I would never wear heels if my feet were shaped this way!” - Barbie

After Barbie gets flat feet, she goes to see Weird Barbie. On her way to the house, she realizes quickly that heels aren’t what they’re cut out to be, because they’re incredibly uncomfortable if you don’t have unnaturally arched feet.

“What? You think the lady who invented Barbie looked like Barbie? Ha! I’m a five-foot-nothing Grandma with a double mastectomy and tax evasion issues.” -Ruth

Barbie is amazing because it takes expectations and flips them on their head. That includes our understanding of Ruth, the woman who created the titular doll. While Rhea Perlman’s character is a wholesome old lady, she also comes in swinging with this hilarious line toward the end to let everyone know that the woman who invented Barbie is nothing like her.

“Do you guys ever think about dying?” - Barbie

This journey begins with Barbie having thoughts of death during an epic dance number to a bespoke song, and the existential crisis that ensues is equal parts hilarious and thoughtful, which is a big reason why Barbie got such good reviews.

“She thinks I’m a fascist? I don’t control the railways or the flow of commerce!” - Barbie

The last thing I’d hear about in Barbie was fascism, but here we are. Not only is it mentioned in the movie too, but it’s also brought up because a tween calls Barbie a fascist, which leads to her balling out the hilarious line above.

“Jeez, you would think a construction site at lunchtime would be the perfect place for a little woman-power, but this one is so…male.” - Barbie

While they say comedy is funny because it’s true, in this case, it’s the opposite. This line is hilarious because, in the real world, a construction site is one of the last places I’d go for women power.

“Look, I’m just having a brewski beer in my Mojo Dojo Casa House. You can stay if you want, as my bride-wife or my long-term-low-commitment-distance girlfriend.” - Ken

Some of the most sublime details in Barbie revolve around Ken’s vocabulary. He’s trying so hard to be a cool bro-homie that he tends to name various things by combining many of a noun’s synonyms into one term.

“Do you know how many times I’ve just wanted to stand up in a board meeting and say, ‘Let’s just tickle each other!’” - Mattel CEO

Yes, you read that quote correctly, and yes, it is what Will Ferrell’s Mattel CEO leads with when he gives his big speech to the Barbies and Kens at the end of the movie.

“There’s no ‘just Ken.’ That’s why I was created. I only exist within the warmth of your gaze. Without it, I’m just another blonde guy who can’t do flips.” -Ken

Barbie works really hard to empower Ken to figure out who he is without her. At first, he can’t really accept that. However, eventually, he figures out that “Ken is me,” which is another hilarious line from Ryan Gosling’s character.

“I don’t know exactly what you meant by all those little quips, but I’m picking up on some sort of entendre, which appears to be double.” - Barbie

When Barbie and Ken literally roll up to the construction site, Margot Robbie’s character gets catcalled by the men working there. During that moment, the doll, who has never experienced sexism or misogyny before, calls out the double entendre that’s happening to her.

“We are a company made of women. We had a woman CEO in the ‘90s, and there was another one at some other time, so that’s two right there.” -Mattel CEO

When Barbie ends up at Mattel’s headquarters, she has a run-in with the CEO. However, she doesn’t realize that at first, because she assumed the CEO would be a woman. So, that leads to Will Ferrell’s character saying the silly speech above to try and convince Barbie that women have worked at Mattel.

“Goodnight Barbies! I’m definitely not thinking about death anymore!” - Barbie

After Barbie exclaims to the Barbie cast that she wonders if they have thoughts of death, she quickly tries to quell the concerns that moment caused by saying that she’s “definitely” 100% not thinking about death anymore as she goes to bed.

“We sell dreams and imagination, and sparkle. I get excited, I’m passionate. And when you think of sparkle, what do you think of after that? Female agency.” -Mattel CEO

The moment we meet the Mattel CEO includes him swiveling in his chair with pink drumsticks and talking about Mattel’s mission. While it’s a bit misguided, it’s also hilarious, because he’s convinced what he’s saying is correct.

“I’m just Ken, anywhere else I’d be a ten. Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?” - Ken

Not only was “I’m Just Ken” a hilarious phenomenon in the film, but Ryan Gosling’s performance of the Barbie song at the Oscars also might go down as one of the best musical moments in the award show’s history. The lyrics could truly make anyone laugh, and the fact that this track is used to show the Kens’ conflict rather than an all-out war is genius.

“I don’t have anything big planned, just a giant blow-out party with all the Barbies, with planned choreography and a bespoke song. You should stop by.” - Barbie

Sure, Barbie that doesn't sound like a plan at all…however, every night is girls' night and it’s very important to have an all-out bash planned for all the Barbies so they can “Dance the Night Away.”

“Not one person would care if Allan was in the real world. In fact, it’s happened before. All of NSYNC, Allan. Yes, even him!” -Allan

When Allan tries to make a break for it with Gloria and Sasha to get away from the Kens, they try to convince him that that’s not possible. However, Michael Cera’s character informs them that it’s not a problem, there are plenty of unnoticed Allan’s in the real world including the members of NSYNC, and I think the “even him” he’s referring to is Justin Timberlake.

“Is it just my imagination or did these mojo dojo casa houses just get dreamier?” -Ken

The Kens are “riding” up to their mojo dojo casa houses when they realize the Barbies have reclaimed them. In response, Ryan Gosling’s Ken makes maybe the best reference to Barbie’s dream house by saying the homes had gotten “a whole lot dreamier.”

“I'm a man with no power, does that make me a woman?” -Aaron Dinkins

Barbie was wondering if there were any women in charge of Mattel she could talk to. However, there weren’t. Although, Aaron Dinkins, who is not an executive at the toy company, did chime in to ask if he could be considered a woman because he’s a man with no power.

“I’m bummed, you’re a bummer, that’s a bummer.” -Weird Barbie

Technically, Weird Barbie gives Barbie a choice between knowing about her human or staying in Barbie World, and that’s illustrated by a Birkenstock and a high heel. Well, Barbie wants to stay and choose the heel. However, Kate McKinnon’s doll won’t accept that, which leads her to call out Margot Robbie’s character in this funny way.

“Come on in, I'll play the guitar at you.” -Ken

I think this line hit a lot of women because they too have experienced what it’s like to have a man not play the guitar to them, but at them. What makes it even funnier is Ken played “Push” by Matchbox Twenty right after that.

“It's like I've been in a dream where I was somehow really invested in the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League.” -Barbie

When Alexandra Shipp’s Barbie breaks out of the trance she was in because of the Kens, she describes what it was like by comparing it to being passionate about getting Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League. It’s a hilarious and light-hearted jab at film bros that went well with other jokes in the movie about men really loving The Godfather.

“The Nobel Prize in horses goes to Ken.” -Ken

While the Barbies get Nobel Prizes for journalism and philanthropy, the Kens get them for…horses. And with Ryan Gosling’s Ken in change, that feels very on-brand.

“This is the lowest I’ve ever been, emotionally and physically.” -Barbie

Now, I realize this is a serious point in the movie, because Baribe has realized fully that her world is not perfect. However, the tantrum she throws is quite funny, and then her falling to the ground, rolling onto her stomach, and saying the above line into the grass is hilarious.

*Walks out of shot* “Sublime!” -Ken

Greta Gerwig told a story about “Sublime,” saying that she was trying to figure out the funniest word for Ryan Gosling to say as he took in Barbie’s proclamation that she wanted him back behind closed doors (though there are no walls, so there’s really no privacy). Well, she was right, it’s truly hilarious.

“Well, the Kens have to start somewhere. And one day, the Kens will have as much power and influence in Barbie Land as women have in the Real World.” -Narrator

Gender roles are flipped in Barbie Land, which means men have less power than women. However, at the end, the Kens get a bit more power after President Barbie allows them a lower-level court position. After that, Narrator Helen Mirren comes in to note that eventually, the Kens will have the same kind of power as women in the Real World, which means they’ll have a little bit of it…but still not very much.

“I'll take a high-level, high-paying job with influence, please.” -Ken

On Ken’s escapade through the Real World, he tries to land a big job. However, he’s not really sure what that means, so he just asks for a “high-level, high-paying job with influence.” Also, when he’s denied that request, he tells the guy that they “aren’t doing patriarchy very well.”

“I'm a liberated man. I know crying is not weak.” -Ken

Men are allowed to feel their emotions too, and Ken knows that. So, when Barbie tries to console him he makes sure to note that he knows it's OK to cry.

“Okay, kids, it's time to run out and get the new Depression Barbie. She wears sweatpants all day and night. She spent seven hours today on Instagram, looking at her estranged best friend's engagement photos, while eating a family-size bag of Starbursts. And now her jaw is killing her. And she's going to watch the BBC's Pride and Prejudice for the seventh time until she falls asleep… Anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD sold separately.” -Depression Barbie Advertisement

When I saw Barbie in theaters, the fake advertisement for Depression Barbie, which comes right after Barbie falls onto the ground, got a massive laugh. I felt both seen and called out by it, because I think we’ve all had moments where all we want when we’re feeling down is too much candy and a comfort movie.

Honestly, this isn’t even close to all the quotes that could have ended up on this list, proving that Barbie is one of the great comedies!

After Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name for his massive Broadway musicals, Hamilton and In The Heights, the composer has been the latest big name to contribute to a ton of Disney music. Miranda previously composed original songs for Moana, Encanto and the live-action The Little Mermaid. Now, his talents have been put to use on another one of Disney's upcoming movies – Mufasa: The Lion King. However, apparently, he wasn’t singing “Hakuna Matata” when he was first offered the gig.

Lin-Manuel Miranda recently talked about the experience writing for Mufasa while speaking onstage at the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 in New York City. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the composer initially felt “great trepidation” toward being part of The Lion King prequel at first. Why? Well, because the original movie with songs by Elton John and Tim Rice is such a behemoth. As he explained it, it has “five songs, all bangers.”

However, then something changed his mind. Or, someone anyway. It was Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins. As Miranda commented:

Jenkins is the filmmaker behind the Best Picture winner Moonlight along with 2019’s If Beale Street Could Talk. He is one of the most acclaimed Black filmmakers of our time, and he's helming a massive big-budget blockbuster for the first time with Mufasa. Lin-Manuel Miranda comparing him and The Lion King prequel to Greta Gerwig and Barbie seems to be in relation to the filmmakers having distinct voices and huge properties to bring their visions to.

Prior to Gerwig making Barbie, she had directed other passion projects like Lady Bird and Little Women, both of which earned a lot of awards buzz. When it came to last year’s biggest movie, she found a way to make a film about a huge commercial brand by having the story focus on the power of girlhood and womanhood. That, and she had Margot Robbie as producer on her side.

As the Mufasa: The Lion King release date draws closer, we know that the movie will follow the origin story of Mufasa and his brotherhood with Scar prior to their falling out. With the film almost here, surely there will be some conversations regarding how Moonlight’s attention to telling the story of a Black man’s life from childhood to adulthood compares and differs from what is told in Mufasa.

You can check out the Mufasa trailer here:

The movie stars Rebel Ridge’s Aaron Pierre as the voice of Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Scar along with the return of Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki, Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé as Nala. You can look forward to seeing Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa and the songs Miranda composed when the movie premieres on the 2024 movie schedule on December 20.

Brand-new theme parks are massive undertakings, which is why you don’t see them very often. However, right now the U.S. has multiple new parks under construction. While I’m looking forward to Epic Universe opening as much as anybody, one new park that is continuing to grab my attention of late is the Mattel Adventure Park.

There are two Mattel Adventure Parks in development, with one in Arizona nearly complete, and a second outside Kansas City currently in early development, aiming to open in 2026. I had the opportunity recently to speak with the park’s Creative Director, Cindy Emerick, and she got me excited about the new park by talking about all the various characters and attractions that will be part of it. She explained…

We know that Mattel Adventure Park will include a pair of Hot Wheels roller coasters designed to look like the classic play sets that many grew up with, or that kids still use today. But there are going to be lots of other exciting attractions based on popular IP, from Barbie to Masters of the Universe.

The Barbie Beach House will include a flying theater attraction, likely something similar to Soarin’ Around the World at Disney Parks or Emmett's Flying Adventure at Legoland. Additionally, though, it will include a Barbie Dream Closet Experience that will bring Barbie to life via holograms. Considering the resurgence of popularity that Barbie has seen thanks to the Margot Robbie film, a lot of people will likely be interested in that. I’m ready to check out the rooftop bar and restaurant found at the top of the Beach House.

He-Man Vs. Skeletor Laser Tag will also be available, built in a set that will look like Castle Grayskull. Considering we're still waiting for a live-action He-Man movie, this may be the closest will get to seeing the franchise come to life for a while. There will also be attractions for younger guests based on Thomas the Tank Engine, and other attractions including mini golf and a drop tower. Mattel is nearly 80 years old, which means there are generations of people who have grown up with the various toys and games that will be part of the park.

As an adult who once played with Hot Wheels and has a daughter that knows Barbie, this sounds like a great park to take my family to. Mattel Adventure Park doesn’t have an opening date yet, but it was strongly hinted that such a date will be coming soon. I for one am looking forward to checking it out.

While fans of musicals know where to go when they want to see characters breaking out in song left and right, there's something joyous about a random music number finding its way into movies across any genre. It has happened far more than you might think. Watch out for these awesome jump scares of song-and-dance numbers in comedies, science fiction, dramas and so forth. They've made iconic movies even more so! 

“Johnny B. Goode” - Back To The Future (1985) 

Even though the crux of Back To Future is as a time travel comedy, it also has one of the greatest music numbers in a movie. During the Enchantment Under The Sea dance, where Marty McFly’s parents are supposed to fall in love, Michael J. Fox performs an electric rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” It’s no wonder the movie has since inspired a Broadway musical. 

“Come and Get Your Love” - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

There’s been a few notable Marvel music moments over the years, but few compare to Guardians of the Galaxy opening with Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill singing and dancing in the middle of an alien planet to Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” alongside extra-terrestrial creatures. It’s the perfect way to start the trilogy and introduce Star-Lord. 

"Thriller" - 13 Going On 30 (2004) 

In the super fun romantic comedy, 13 Going On 30, Jennifer Garner plays a young girl named Jenna Rink, who dreams she is “thirty, flirty and thriving” and wakes up seventeen years later. In one of the highlight scenes of the film, Jenna brings together a whole party of 30-somethings to do the famous “Thriller” dance from Michael Jackson’s music video. 

“I’m Just Ken” - Barbie (2023) 

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is full of great music scenes and bright pink, but none quite like Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” sequence. In the third act of the movie, Ken breaks into song to express how it feels to be an accessory to Barbie all the time. The original song, reminiscent of "Singin’ In The Rain," earned an Oscar nomination (which surprised Gosling) after being penned by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for the flick. 

“Day-O” - Beetlejuice (1988) 

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is a ball of a gothic comedy about a couple who die suddenly and hire a bio-exorcist named Beetlejuice to haunt the new tenants living in their home. One way he causes calamity to the household is by having them sing and dance to "The Banana Boat Song" at the dinner table against their will. 

'You Never Can Tell' - Pulp Fiction (1994) 

Quentin Tarantino’s stylish crime film includes an iconic dance scene between John Travolta’s Vincent Vega and Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace while they are at an old school diner together. Mia casually has Vincent enter a dance contest with her. When the two characters do the twist, it’s just one of many scenes that make Pulp Fiction one of the best ‘90s movies.   

“You Make My Dreams” - (500) Days Of Summer (2009) 

(500) Days of Summer takes audiences through the unexpected love and breakup story of Summer and Tom, and has a blast playing with structure throughout. In one unexpected scene that depicts how it feels to fall in love, Tom dances in the street with a group of dancers to Hall & Oates “You Make My Dreams.” 

“Peaches” - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 

Never did we think Bowser would sing a piano ballad in The Super Mario Bros. Movie! In the 2023 animated film based on the beloved Nintendo franchise, Jack Black’s Bowser confesses his love for Princess Peach by singing “Peaches, peaches, peaches.” It became a viral hit we all couldn’t stop listening to when it hit theaters. 

“You Don’t Own Me” - The First Wives Club (1996) 

The 1996 comedy, The First Wives Club, ends in the best way: a music number! After Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton’s characters complete their goal of getting back at their ex husbands, they celebrate in their matching white suits by singing and dancing to “You Don’t Own Me.” 

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” - 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 

In the romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You, Heath Ledger’s cool guy character, Patrick Verona surprised both Julia Stiles’ Kat Stratford and audiences alike when he randomly broke out into song, with the help of the high school band. Patrick goes all out to woo Kat after being paid off to win her affections, and this scene is a good indicator that he’s going above and beyond. 

“Get Down Saturday Night” - Ex Machina (2014) 

In the A24 science fiction movie Ex Machina, it came out of absolute nowhere when Oscar Issac’s Nathan Bateman starts dancing with one of his A.I. androids to Oliver Cheatham’s “Get Down Saturday Night.” While it’s very much random to see a dance number in such a serious and foreboding film, it adds to the unique character building of Isaac’s role. 

“Cuban Pete” - The Mask (1994) 

Jim Carrey hilariously sings and dances to “Cuban Pete” during The Mask sequence where he ends up coercing the entire police force into singing and dancing with him while they try to pursue his arrest. In a movie as cartoony as The Mask, it’s not necessarily unexpected, but it does make us wish the whole movie was filled with wacky music numbers. 

“I Say A Little Prayer” - My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) 

During Julia Roberts’ My Best Friend’s Wedding, Julianne attends the wedding of her longtime bestie (Dermot Mulroney’s Michael). During one particularly memorable scene, the whole wedding party and guests take part in singing ‘I Say A Little Prayer” after Julianne’s friend George inspires them to. How did they all know the words? 

“Bye Bye Bye” - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 

At the beginning of the third Deadpool movie, Marvel fans were certainly surprised to see Ryan Reynolds’ comic book character doing the official dance to *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” in the snow while flinging around the corpse of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine from Logan in a fight against the TVA. What a way to open a movie and bring the Merc with a Mouth to the MCU! 

"I Put A Spell On You" - Hocus Pocus (1993) 

When you place Bette Midler in a movie like Hocus Pocus, you want her to sing, but who knows, the filmmakers could have let us down. Thankfully, director Kenny Ortega, who would go on to helm the High School Musical movies, had the actress sing “I Put A Spell On You” during the 1993 movie to have the witch literally cast a curse over Halloween partygoers during the non-musical. 

"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Wayne's World (1992)

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” received a major bump up in pop culture back in 1992 when it was featured in a famous scene in Wayne’s World. While the movie itself is all about music fans, there’s something totally original and fun about this being in the comedy. Then, Mike Myers was cast in Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody as a nod to the whole thing, 

"Twist and Shout" - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

John Hughes’ beloved coming-of-age movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, features a massive music number when Matthew Broderick’s high schooler, who is on a wild day of hooky, ends up lip-syncing The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” after jumping on a parade float. 

“Age of Aquarius” - The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) 

At the end of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Steve Carell finally partakes in the deed. To illustrate the joys of this, Carell and the cast have a dance sequence to “Age of Aquarius.” It’s pretty hilarious to see actors like Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen dancing shirtless to the song in the comedy that did not otherwise call itself a musical. 

“Everybody (Backstreet's Back)” - This Is The End (2013) 

During the finale of This Is The End, Seth Rogen and friends find themselves in heaven after facing a particularly hilarious apocalypse. When they get there they are told they can dream up anything and Jay Baruchel thinks up the Backstreet Boys appearing to sing and dance to “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” and yes, they fully go into the choreo! 

“Afternoon Delight” - Anchorman (2004) 

During the 2004 goofy comedy Anchorman, Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy randomly breaks into song to belt “Afternoon Delight” after the other guys ask him what being in love is like. In the scene, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and David Koechner start to sing it with him in perfect unison like they are some sort of barbershop quartet.

"Por Ti Volare" - Step Brothers (2008) 

At Step Brothers’ “Catalina Wine Mixer,” Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s characters are coerced into taking the stage. What’s particularly unexpected about this music number is Ferrell singing Italian opera with the song "Por Ti Volaré." It also evolves into a dream sequence and epic drum solo that leaves all attendees speechless. 

“Wise Up” - Magnolia (1999) 

In Paul Thomas Anderson’s fantastic drama, Magnolia, the movie took a turn when all the characters begin to sing Aimee Mann’s “Wise Up.” The music number helps evoke the emotions the characters are collectively feeling even though they are seemingly experiencing them alone. Mann wrote original music for the whole soundtrack but the rest of the songs were not sung by the characters. 

“Try A Little Tenderness” - Pretty In Pink (1986) 

In John Hughes’ Pretty In Pink, Jon Cryer’s Duckie brought down the house in one scene at a record store where he walks in and goes completely all out lip-syncing and dancing to Otis Redding’s “Try A Little Tenderness” in front of Molly Ringwald’s Andie. 

"Love Me Tender" - Wild At Heart (1990)

David Lynch’s Wild At Heart ends with a music number when Nicolas Cage’s Sailor runs over the hoods and roofs of cars to approach Laura Dern’s Lula and their child to sing Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender” to profess his love to her. It’s a callback to a previous moment where Sailor says he’ll only sing that song to his wife. 

“A Place Called Slaughter Race” - Ralph Breaks The Internet (2018) 

While Walt Disney animated movies are most definitely known for their music sequences, the Wreck-It Ralph movies never established themselves as musicals. So when Vanellope Von Schweetz got her own “I Want” song for the sequel from composer Alan Menken, it was completely unexpected, but an excellent chance for Disney to do what it does best! 

“You Always Hurt The One You Love” - Blue Valentine (2010) 

The dramatic tale of a married couple’s relationship over the years, Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling, is no La La Land, but it does employ the music talents of the actor for one music number where his character strums the '60s pop standard on a ukulele in a fun-loving sequence between himself and Michelle Williams.  

“Somebody To Love” - Ella Enchanted (2004) 

In the fairytale rom-com, Ella Enchanted, we were caught off guard when Anne Hathaway’s titular character breaks into song to Queen’s “Somebody To Love” while entertaining a pub full of giants. Hathaway is well-known now for her set of pipes, but at the time she was not yet known to be a singer. 

"Ballet Sequence" - I'm Thinking Of Ending Things (2020) 

Towards of the end of Charlie Kaufman's Netflix movie, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, two ballet dancers perform to represent the perfect ideal of a romance amidst the movie itself showing the realities of the lead's relationship throughout this surrealist movie. 

"Old Time Rock & Roll" - Risky Business (1983)

In what has become an iconic sequence, everyone expects Tom Cruise to roll up pants-free in nothing but a dress shirt and white socks to jam to “Old Time Rock & Roll.” But, considering the rest of the movie is more of a coming-of-age comedy, it’s a rather startling scene in context. 

“As Time Goes By” - Casablanca (1942) 

One of the most memorable elements of the classic Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman movie is the song “As Time Goes By.” The song holds a sentimental value to the movie’s leads and ex lovers, Rick and Ilsa, and comes back to haunt them when they are unexpectedly reunited. It’s one of the most iconic movie songs – as Rick Blaine famously says, “Play it again, Sam.”  

“Why Don’t You Do Right” - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) 

Sure, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? is a Disney movie with cartoon characters left and right, it’s also a completely unique movie that turns the whole plot on its head (a few times over). It’s not a musical, but Jessica Rabbit singing 1936’s “Why Don’t You Do Right?” at a jazz club really sets the tone for what a music number looks like in it. 

"Canned Heat"- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) 

Then there’s the dance sequence in Napoleon Dynamite, where Jon Heder’s Napoleon performs a very skilled dance in front of other high school students to help market his friend Pedro in his election for class president. The best part? Apparently, Heder “winged” the dance sequence, per Business Insider. 

It's so fun to see how music numbers have popped up in movies across all genres over the years. They make the movies more memorable and give the songs an added boost.

This has been a dynamite year for Glen Powell. Between Anyone But You crushing at the box office following its release towards the end of December 2022 (and that included an extended version being released on Valentine’s Day), Hit Man becoming one of the best movies on Netflix, and Twisters’ arrival on the 2024 release schedule, the man’s profile has gotten a major boost, and that’s after he’d already had an eventful 2022 with Top Gun: Maverick and Devotion. In fact, one Hollywood producer has gone so far as to say that more people like Powell than fellow Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling, though Powell fired back at that claim with an A+ comment.

In an article from The Wrap about Glen Powell’s upcoming turn in the remake of Stephen King’s The Running Man, this unnamed producer described Powell as an “up-and-coming movie star in the sense that audiences now go to movies to see him,” and added that unlike “an actor like Ryan Gosling whose appeal is mostly limited to female audiences, Glen appeals to both females and males.” Powell responded to that claim on X (formerly known as Twitter) with this:

See what he did there? One of the standout moments in last year’s Barbie was when Ryan Gosling’s Ken, a.k.a. Beach Ken, belted out the song “I’m Just Ken,” which was written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. It was such a hit both in the movie and in the real world that it scored an Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination, and Gosling even performed it the tune at this year’s Oscars (though it came “dangerously close to being disastrous”). Glen Powell amusingly twisted that title for his own purposes, making it clear he thinks highly of Gosling… though I think we can all agree that he’s more than just Glen these days.

We don’t need to get into a debate over whether Ryan Gosling or Glen Powell has more appeal in Hollywood, but it’s nice that the the latter went to bat for the former, and with a Barbie pun to boot. It’s support like that which could perhaps lead to these two teaming up one day. Come on, pairing Powell and Gosling together for a comedy or action movie would be a slam dunk of a theatrical event. Yes, I do mean let this play on the silver screen rather than send it directly to streaming.

Needless to say if a movie starring both Glen Powell and Ryan Gosling is announced one day, we’ll let you know about it. In the meantime, along with the aforementioned The Running Man, Powell’s other upcoming projects include Huntington and the TV series Chad Powers, which will be streamable with a Hulu subscription. Gosling will next be seen in Project Hail Mary, which opens on March 20, 2026.

Jane Campion just received the prestigious Pardo d’Onore Manor Award for lifetime achievement at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. In addition to accepting the honor, the acclaimed New Zealand director took time to speak with the press about a range of topics, including the remarkable success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The 2024 movie schedule hasn’t produced anything quite like the viral Barbenheimer phenomenon of summer 2023, which is now even being turned into its own film. Still, Campion discussed how the Mattel-based flick’s billion-dollar triumph could impact the future of women’s budgets in Hollywood.

This time last summer, Greta Gerwig's Barbie took the world by storm, surpassing expectations at the box office,. It ultimately earned billions globally, racked up a ton of Oscar nominations, and solidified its place as one of the best movies of 2023. The fantasy-comedy flick's success extended far beyond its toy-based origins, as it reshaped the concept of what a movie based on a children's brand could be. This achievement also secured Gerwig’s position in cinematic history as the only solo female director to reach the billion-dollar milestone.

Jane Campion, the acclaimed director of films like The Piano and The Power of the Dog, discussed the broader impact of Ms. Gerwig’s success during her interview at the Locarno Film Festival. She highlighted how the movie’s triumph has significant implications for female directors, particularly in gaining access to substantial budgets in Tinseltown’s traditionally male-dominated landscape. Campion noted (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Gerwig...:

The Bright Star helmer’s comments highlight a broader shift in Hollywood, where female-led and female-directed projects finally gain the financial backing traditionally reserved for their male counterparts. Barbie helped prove that a female director could not only handle a big-budget film but could also deliver a blockbuster that resonates on a global scale. According to Jane Campion, this success could pave the way for more women to helm major projects in the future. She continued:

The significance of the Margot Robbie-led film's success can't be overstated. Many have long discussed the disparity that's been present between funding for female-headed productions and male-fronted ones. In many cases, the former are relegated to lower-budget projects regardless of the talent attached. Greta Gerwig’s ability to turn her fantastical romp into a box office juggernaut could mark a turning point, encouraging studios to invest in more women-led projects with the confidence that they can deliver both artistically and financially.

While it's uncertain whether Barbie's blockbuster breakthrough will bring lasting change, the future for women in Hollywood seems promising, with influential figures also advocating for progress like Jane Campion. One would hope that true change will take shape at some point. As for right now, it's great to see Campion, who made history with Power of the Dog as the first female-directed film to receive more than ten Academy Award nominations and became the first woman to earn multiple Best Director nominations, continue to make her voice heard.

Barbie is available to stream now with a Max subscription. And using a Netflix subscription, you can also see Jane Campion’s Academy Award-winning flick, The Power of the Dog.

Every so often a new movie is released and becomes a bonafide sensation. Greta Gerwig's Barbie (which is streaming with a Disney+ subscription) was definitely in that category, making money and even receiving a number of Academy Award nominations. Since then fans have been wondering if a sequel was coming with Ryan Reynolds' Ken, and now Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have responded, being quoted saying "we had way too much material for Ken.'

Barbie broke records for Warner Bros., so it seemed logical for the studio to move forward with a follow-up. Since Barbie's ending gave the title character her human happy ending, some thought that the sequel could be focused on Ken. Barbie duo Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach addressed this in a conversation with 60 Minutes, with the latter filmmaker saying there's “more on the Ken Effect in the real world.” As they shared:

• Greta Gerwig: We typed it like a bajillion times [in the script]. We also tapped into whatever the Ken-Ryan voice was in such a way we had way too much material for Ken. We would write and write and write.
• Noah Baumbach: Don’t give it away because we might do [something with it].

Color me intrigued... and pink. It sounds like the pair had a great time crafting the character of Ken, who was one of the biggest scene stealers in the Barbie movie. Ryan Gosling even performed "I'm Just Ken" at the Oscars after his musical number went viral. And while Gerwig didn't confirm that a Barbie sequel is happening, their love for that universe is definitely offering fans some hope.

Of course, it might be difficult for lightning to strike twice, creating a bonafide Barbie cinematic universe in the process. After all, the surprising content of the movie is part of why it was such a delightful experience in theaters. Although after Greta Gerwig was snubbed from the Best Director category at the Oscars, some fans want to see her give it another go and finally get her flowers.

During the appearance on 60 Minutes, the Little Women director was straight up asked if Barbie was getting a sequel. She kept her cards close to the chest, offering:

Way to keep us on our toes. But with no official deal inked at Warner Bros., it makes sense that she might want to keep some secrets. And even though there was plenty of leftover material for Ken, that doesn't mean that another Barbie movie is going to be easy to write. There's got to be enough of a story to support an entirely new film.

But given how much Barbie has pierced the pop culture landscape (and inspired Halloween costumes), the audience for another installment is seemingly there. We'll just have to wait and see if Greta Gerwig actually moves forward with development.

Barbie is streaming now on Max. Be sure to check out the 2025 movie release dates.

Last summer, we had an absolute ball seeing Margot Robbie strutting on red carpets and press events around the world in Barbiecore looks, many of which were directly inspired by outfits the doll has worn. But, just don’t credit Robbie for the red carpet method dressing trend! After a tweet went around attributing the lead of the Barbie cast for being behind it, droves of fans rallied behind Zendaya and Law Roach.

Viral Tweet Gave Margot Robbie Credit For Red Carpet Method Dressing Trend

Over five million people on Twitter have seen a tweet that says “Barbie and Margot Robbie started a trend for press tours wherein leads are dressing in couture themed for their film for every appearance”. The post is accompanied by a photo of Margot Robbie being on theme for a Barbie premiere. How can one forget how much the actress slayed her Barbie red carpets, such as this light pink gown for the London premiere?

But, alongside the claim, there was also a photo of Zendaya giving tenniscore during the Challengers press tour and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channelling their Wicked roles at CinemaCon a few months back. The tweet led to a larger conversation about who should be attributed to method dressing.

But, Zendaya Fans Are Pointing Out How Both The Actress And Law Roach Should Get Credit

Years before Margot Robbie’s Barbie fits were meticulously prepared ahead of the movie itself inspiring fans to go to the movies in Barbiecore themselves, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach have been living for the reference at red carpets. Just check out this The Greatest Showman look Zendaya wore back in 2017 for the Mexico City premiere of the musical (as many fans have pointed out):

According to The Harvard Crimson, method dressing is a marketing technique that dates back to the 1990s. Geena Davis is one of the earlier examples considering she wore baseball-inspired stitching on a white dress for the A League Of Their Own premiere. When it comes to the trend having a resurgence lately, Law Roach and Zendaya have certainly been the biggest names to popularize it years before Robbie. Across The Greatest Showman press tour, along with for her stint in the MCU Spider-Man and Dune movies, the fashion duo have been unstoppable with those references.

As one Twitter user wrote in response, Zendaya once dyed her hair red for the Far From Home tour to reference Mary-Jane Watson’s roots and captioned a social media photo of her look with “Face it, tiger,” which is famously MJ’s first words to Peter Parker in the comments. The user added “my sister built this house.”

Most recently, while Zendaya promoted one of her 2024 movies, Challengers, the actress went all out on tennis theming with her looks. She wore a tennis green dress to kick off the press tour and wore literal tennis balls on her heels while promoting the movie in Italy. Check it:

Blake Lively has been a recent adopter of the trend, between showing up to the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in red next to Gigi Hadid’s yellow fit and continuing to do the trend for It Ends With Us press. The red carpet method dressing is such a fun trend in the world of celebrity fashion that has been catching on in a big way all over the place. We can’t wait to see the next viral campaign.

Ariana Greenblatt has been in a lot of kickass roles lately like playing young Ahsoka in the Star Wars Disney+ series Ahsoka as well as Eli Roth’s new movie adaptation Borderlands as teenage demolitions expert Tiny Tina. But before that, you can’t forget about the young actress having a role in 2023’s record-breaking movie Barbie playing America Ferrera’s daughter Sasha. Even though it’s been a year since Barbie premiered in theaters, Greenblatt calls it a “blessing” to receive love for the movie, but jokes about two things that have changed for her since.

Stuck in the Middle actress Ariana Greenblatt was in the cast ofBarbie as Gloria’s feminist daughter Sasha. Experiencing a disconnect from her mother, Sasha has strong opinions about the role Barbie dolls have played in society. However, her feelings change once she enters Barbieland with her mom and Barbie herself. According to her interview with EW, Greenblatt reveals she still has people approach her about Barbie, but jokes about two things that have changed for her since the release:

I can understand where Ariana Greenblatt is coming from. After all, the box office hit faced the unique challenge of getting enough pink since the Roscoe film company hardly got requests for pink. Plus, Greenblatt rocked some of the best Barbiecore looks from the movie like the pink jumpsuit worn while conspiring against the Kens. It makes sense how pink can be blinding after a while.

The soundtrack of Barbie had some of the best music of the year. Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” sequence was one of the most memorable moments of the movie and gave us all of the Ken-ergy during the Oscars. And you can’t forget about Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For” which won the Oscar for Best Original Song and had an insane percentage in sales not long after. Whether you’re ready to “Dance the Night Away” or ponder your place in the world, Barbie’s got the tunes that’ll stay in your head for many years to come.

The 16-year-old actress continued to tell EW what her audition process was like for Barbie. Not only did she get to meet director Greta Gerwig, but was completely starstruck seeing Suicide Squad’s Margot Robbie. Greenblatt described herself as “fully geeked out” telling Robbie how her Harley Quinn character inspired her Borderlines character. The Australian actress appeared to be very complimented by her young co-star.

One year after Barbie, Ariana Greenblatt still gets love for taking part in one-half of Barbenheimer. On the other hand, she jokes about not looking at pink the same way again as well as certain songs. It proves that the summer flick truly had an impact on the young starlet. Set to start in Borderlands and the upcoming Netflix movie Fear Street: Prom Queen, I’m sure the American actress will have plenty of new memories to come from her future filming experiences.

Watch the adventures of Sasha and her mother Gloria venturing Barbieland with the Mattel Inc. doll in Barbie available on your Max subscription. You can also see Ariana Greenblatt in the 2024 movie release of Borderlands in theaters on August 9th.

One year ago this week, audiences were turning movie theaters bright pink across the globe with the release of the Barbie movie. Plus, between Billie Eilish’s “What What I Made For?” going viral on TikTok last summer and making it all the way to the Oscar stage for a memorable performance before winning Best Original Song, you can bet the singer has Margot Robbie’s number. But recently, she used that privilege for villainy.

Billie Eilish was put up to the challenge of prank-calling a few famous numbers in her phone, and her call to Margot Robbie did not disappoint. For one, when Robbie picked up the phone, while on some sort of set, she went right to complimenting Eilish for her new album, Hit Me Hard And Soft. In the actress's words:

Billie Eilish was left blushing while on camera with Elle for a YouTube video, but she went ahead with the challenge and asked Robbie if she could use her house for a music video of hers after another location fell through. Here’s what the Barbie star said next:

Isn’t that the sweetest? Oh, and it gets better. Billie Eilish forwarded the prank by asking the actress if she knew anyone else whose house she could use instead. Margot Robbie went right into problem-solving mode, asking “What kind of vibe” she was after along with trying to think of a place where her alleged “200 extras” could fit in. Once the singer finally disclosed that it was a prank all along, The Suicide Squad actress replied like this:

Billie Eilish was absolutely floored by the instant support she was met with by the Barbie lead when she was simply pulling a little prank on her. You can see it play out in the video below:

It’s moments like this that show who the real ones are, and Billie Eilish definitely has a real bestie in Margot Robbie after that prank call. The "Lunch" singer hilariously commented after the call that she’s “gonna send Margot Robbie flowers” just for how sweet her response to the prank was. And, I guess if she needs her home for something, she’s basically got an open invite.

While Margot Robbie and Billie Eilish did not work directly together on Barbie, given they were in different departments for the production, the actress did frequently run into the singer during her many red-carpet looks for Barbie. Both of them absolutely slayed their fashion looks for the Greta Gerwig movie, and they both were fantastic during this prank.

In celebration of this funny prank and Barbie being around for one year, you can stream the movie now with a Max subscription.

In her first public appearance since the reports that she was pregnant, Margot Robbie absolutely served in a classy look. The actress and her husband Tom Ackerley attended Wimbledon this week, and of course, the Barbie star showed up in a sleek and stylish look!

When Wimbledon rolls around every year, we always expect to see celebs serving sophisticated fits as they take in some tennis. However, considering the timing of this in conjunction with the news that the actress is reportedly pregnant, these pictures are truly to die for, take a look:

The couple were pictured at the All England Club, where they sat in the stands to watch the tennis tournament. It’s standard to see people dressed to the nines to watch these games, and that’s what Robbie and Ackerley did.

The Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood actress rocked a wonderful white asymmetrical dress that featured a shawl wrapped around her right shoulder. It was covered in black polka dots, and she paired the garment with black mule heels, black sunglasses and a black and white purse.

Meanwhile, Ackerley kept it classy with tan trousers and a cream polo.

Overall, the couple looked suave, and they were serving. Then, when you add on the adorable photos, like the one above and the pregnancy news, the moment becomes even better!

The last week has been a big one in the world of celebrity pregnancies. Along with Robbie, Alexandra Daddario announced she’s expecting, and she adorably referenced the I, Tonya actress as well as Hailey Bieber. All three women are incredibly fashionable, and I truly cannot wait to see how they continue to kill the carpets while carrying their children.

Throughout the last year, we’ve seen Margot Robbie rock pink and black dresses on various occasions, and she’s been loud and proud about her love for Barbiecore. So, even though the Barbie era is over, I’m hopeful that we’ll get to see the mom-to-be in some pink in the near future.

Along with that, she is often seen on carpets and at events in designer brands, like Chanel, and I’d love to see her continue doing that throughout her preganancy.

Aside from stepping out in a fabulous look for some tennis, Robbie seems to be taking a much-deserved break. When it comes to acting, the 2024 movie schedule currently doesn't feature a project that she’s acting in, and her only upcoming film is A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, which is in post-production and does not have a release date. However, when it comes to producing, she and Ackerley are still hard at work, as they’re in production on the mini-series Sirens and films like The Sims, Monopoly and Tank Girl are all in development.

As these projects continue to work their way toward release and we learn more about Margot Robbie’s growing family, we’ll be sure to keep you posted. But, while we wait, you can go back and watch her latest work – Barbie – with a Max subscription.