America Ferrera ‘never a Barbie girl’ but ‘fully invested’ in Gerwig’s script

America Ferrera plays a human called Gloria in the Barbie movie (Harper’s Bazaar UK/The Masons/PA)

America Ferrera said the Barbie doll did not resonate with her growing up but that she was “deeply shocked” at how invested she became after reading Greta Gerwig’s script for the blockbuster film.

The Barbie movie, based on the Mattel doll, is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the title roles.