Trans star Hari Nef reflects on her journey to join the cast of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” – Trans actress Hari Nef has joined the cast of the highly anticipated film “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie. Nef recently shared a heartfelt letter on social media, reflecting on her journey to joining the film and the significance of Barbie in popular culture.
Trans star Hari Nef reflects on her journey to join the cast of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”
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Why Did Hari Nef Almost Miss Out on “Barbie”?
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Nef begged Gerwig and Robbie to “fudge the schedule” after realizing a diary conflict would prevent her from joining the film. In her letter, she described how the people involved with the film played a significant role in cultivating her love for cinema and how Barbie is the standard for American women.
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What Is the Significance of Barbie?
Nef acknowledged how Barbie’s monumental impact in popular culture contributed to her “need” to join the film. She described how “identity politics and cinema aren’t my favorite combination,” but Barbie looms large over every American woman. Barbie is the standard, “The Girl,” and certainly “THE doll.”
Who Are “The Dolls”?
Nef and “other transgender girlfriends” began calling themselves “the dolls” a few years ago, acknowledging how the phrase dates back to ballroom culture. They call themselves “the dolls” in the face of everything they know they are, never will be, and hope to be. Nef wrote, “We yell the word because the word matters. And no doll matters more than Barbie.”
What Is the Response to Hari Nef’s Casting?
Fans have been overjoyed at Nef’s casting, sharing their excitement for groundbreaking trans representation. One fan wrote, “To see a trans actress in Hari Nef play a role in this movie means so much.” The letter drew a raft of heartwarming comments from stars of the entertainment world, including Ncuti Gatwa, Dua Lipa, and Alexandra Shipp.
Me: Visibility without protection is a trap. We will not find queer justice on the other side of efforts by corporations and capital to recuperate radical ideas into assimilation and gentrification
Me two seconds later: HARI NEF IN GRETA GERWIG'S BARBIE pic.twitter.com/B1HjjzZgue
— Gillian Branstetter (@GBBranstetter) April 4, 2023
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Currently bawling at the letter Hari Nef wrote to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie about what #Barbie means to all women and especially trans women cool cool cool https://t.co/oCqRkLaTGK
— zoë rose bryant (@zoerosebryant) April 4, 2023
What Can We Expect from “Barbie”?
The official trailer for “Barbie” has been released, and fans are getting a glimpse of what to expect. The movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is set to be released on July 21 in the UK and shows Barbie and Ken living in Barbieworld with all the other Kens and Barbies. When something goes wrong, the pair is flung into their adventure in the human world, encountering Will Ferrell, Sex Education’s Connor Swindells, and Jamie Demetriou, among others.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Hari Nef’s casting in “Barbie” represents groundbreaking trans representation on the big screen. Her heartfelt letter reflects the significance of Barbie in popular culture and the impact it has on women, including transgender women. With Gerwig at the helm, “Barbie” is set to bring audiences on a fun and exciting adventure in Barbieworld and beyond.
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