The pink carpet at the Barbie premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday night was riddled with self-proclaimed Barbie Girls, but there was only one run-in that could be described as When Barbie Met Barbie.
Just minutes before the Greta Gerwig-directed movie debuted before a packed house in the Shrine Auditorium, Barbie lead Margot Robbie met the OG Barbie, rapper Nicki Minaj.
Its the latest in a line of meta moments in and around the WB film, with Robbie posing in a custom Schiaparelli gown that paid homage to 1960s Solo in the Spotlight Barbie alongside Minaj, who has proclaimed herself a Barbie since the early days of her career. Minajs latest track Barbie World a collab with Ice Spice that remixes Aquas 1997 hit Barbie Girl serves as the films end title song.
And much to the delight of fans gathered outside the Shrine Auditorium, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Barbie magic, the two superstars made their dreams come true, with the pretty pair serving blond beauty for photographers. At one point in the photo shoot, Robbie bent down to ensure Minajs ultra-long locks laid perfectly.
Oh, my God, that was iconic. Im dying, Robbie, who also produced the film, told Variety as she practically floated back to the line of reporters waiting to interview her. Im gonna have to take a minute later to be like, Wow, I actually just got a picture with Nicki Minaj.
On Monday afternoon, Minaj sent some love right back, tweeting that Robbie is strikingly gorgeous in person.
She also shared her preliminary review of the film, which hits theaters on the July 21. Btw, the entire cast of this movie nailed it. The film is so visually stimulating. The actors can actually act, the comedic timing is actually on time. Bravo, the musician wrote. She promised to see the movie again to give her final analysis and signed off with, Will Ferrell, IU.
Minaj was the last star to hit the pink carpet, arriving in the middle of Varietys interview with America Ferrera, who plays Gloria, one of the films few human characters. The Emmy winner was just beginning to explain which Barbie inspired her powder pink St. John two-piece ensemble when the crowd erupted in screams for someone just out of Ferreras sightline.
Its Nicki Minaj, her publicist confirmed. Ferreras inner fangirl was unleashed, as she squealed with excitement. Laughing as she came back to reality, Ferrera said, I cant believe I just did that on camera. That was so embarrassing. (The internets embrace of the meme-able clip proves that there was nothing to be embarrassed about shes just one of the Barbz!)
So, why does Ferrera love Minaj so much?
Her track on this album is unbelievable, Ferrera explained. Like, how could you take a track [Aquas Barbie Girl] that already was so ingrained in peoples mind as one thing, and just make it the most amazing thing that we need for this movie, for this moment?
She continued, Also, shes just a badass. I bow and am grateful for and say nightly prayers to every woman who is out there being who they are unapologetically. It gives the rest of us courage. And I feel like shes one of them and like, you gotta love Nicki.
America Ferrera breaks down her #Barbie premiere outfit — and freaks out over Nicki Minajs appearance on the pink carpet. https://t.co/lKyvuQuWKY pic.twitter.com/012hZrcAeX
Variety (@Variety) July 10, 2023