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Quick answer: The main actors in the Barbie movie (2023) are Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, with America Ferrera as Gloria, Ariana Greenblatt as Sasha, Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie, Issa Rae as President Barbie, Simu Liu as another Ken, Michael Cera as Allan, Will Ferrell as Mattel’s CEO and Helen Mirren as narrator.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie became one of the biggest movies of the decade, and a big reason was its huge, star-packed cast. The film features many versions of Barbie and Ken. Each Barbie actor plays a different job, from President to Physicist, while the Ken actors play different Kens. Here is the complete list of actors in the Barbie movie and who they play.
About the Barbie Movie (2023)
Barbie was directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote it with Noah Baumbach. It was released in cinemas on 21 July 2023. The story follows Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling), who leave the perfect pink world of Barbieland and stumble into the real world, where they discover a lot about themselves. Before release, the pair made headlines when they were spotted filming scenes near Venice Beach in Los Angeles.
Barbie Movie Cast: Main Characters
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Margot Robbie | Barbie (Stereotypical Barbie) |
| Ryan Gosling | Ken (Beach Ken) |
| America Ferrera | Gloria, a Mattel employee |
| Ariana Greenblatt | Sasha, Gloria’s daughter |
| Kate McKinnon | Weird Barbie |
| Michael Cera | Allan, Ken’s buddy |
| Will Ferrell | Mattel CEO |
| Rhea Perlman | Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie |
| Helen Mirren | Narrator |
A fun detail: Rhea Perlman plays Ruth Handler, the real businesswoman who created the Barbie doll and co-founded Mattel. Her scenes give the film some of its most emotional moments.
All the Barbies
In Barbieland, every Barbie has her own career, which is a nod to the many jobs the doll has had over the years.
| Actor | Barbie |
|---|---|
| Issa Rae | President Barbie |
| Alexandra Shipp | Writer Barbie |
| Emma Mackey | Physicist Barbie |
| Hari Nef | Doctor Barbie |
| Sharon Rooney | Lawyer Barbie |
| Ana Cruz Kayne | Judge Barbie |
| Ritu Arya | Journalist Barbie |
| Nicola Coughlan | Diplomat Barbie |
| Dua Lipa | Mermaid Barbie |
| Marisa Abela | Teen Talk Barbie (discontinued doll) |
| Lucy Boynton | Proust Barbie (discontinued doll) |
All the Kens
| Actor | Ken |
|---|---|
| Ryan Gosling | Beach Ken |
| Simu Liu | Rival Ken |
| Kingsley Ben-Adir | Basketball Ken |
| Ncuti Gatwa | Artist Ken |
| Scott Evans | Stereotypical Ken |
| John Cena | Kenmaid (merman Ken) |
| Rob Brydon | Sugar Daddy Ken (discontinued doll) |
| Tom Stourton | Earring Magic Ken (discontinued doll) |
Other Supporting Cast
- Emerald Fennell as Midge, a pregnant doll who lives in Barbieland
- Connor Swindells as Aaron Dinkins, a junior Mattel employee
- Jamie Demetriou as Mattel’s CFO
- Ryan Piers Williams as Gloria’s husband
- Annie Mumolo as Anxiety Mom
Barbie Box Office: How Much Did It Make?
Barbie was made on a budget of roughly $128 to $145 million and went on to earn about $1.45 billion worldwide. That made it the highest-grossing film of 2023 around the world. Its release on the same weekend as Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer also created the viral “Barbenheimer” trend, with fans around the world dressing in pink for screenings.
Barbie Awards: Oscars, Golden Globes and Grammys
The film was a hit with critics and award shows too.
- Oscars (2024): 8 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and two Best Original Song nods. It won Best Original Song for Billie Eilish and Finneas’s “What Was I Made For?”
- Golden Globes (2024): Won Best Original Song for “What Was I Made For?” and the first-ever award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
- Grammys (2024): Won Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for “What Was I Made For?”, plus Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Barbie the Album.
Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and became a fan favourite.
Barbie Character Posters
Here are the official character posters released before the film came out.
Margot Robbie
Ryan Gosling
Emma Mackey
Dua Lipa
Will Ferrell
Helen Mirren
Michael Cera
Hari Nef
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Connor Swindells
Emerald Fennell
Issa Rae
Simu Liu
Nicola Coughlan
Ritu Arya
Sharon Rooney
Ncuti Gatwa
Kate McKinnon
Scott Evans
Jamie Demetriou
Alexandra Shipp
Ariana Greenblatt
America Ferrera
Ana Cruz Kayne
Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays Barbie and Ken in the Barbie movie?
Margot Robbie plays Barbie (Stereotypical Barbie) and Ryan Gosling plays Ken (Beach Ken) in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film.
Who are the other Barbies in the movie?
They include Issa Rae (President Barbie), Kate McKinnon (Weird Barbie), Dua Lipa (Mermaid Barbie), Emma Mackey (Physicist Barbie), Alexandra Shipp (Writer Barbie), Hari Nef (Doctor Barbie), Sharon Rooney (Lawyer Barbie), Ana Cruz Kayne (Judge Barbie), Ritu Arya (Journalist Barbie) and Nicola Coughlan (Diplomat Barbie).
How much did the Barbie movie earn at the box office?
Barbie earned about $1.45 billion worldwide and was the highest-grossing film of 2023.
Did Barbie win an Oscar?
Yes. Out of 8 nominations, Barbie won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.
