Barbie star America Ferrera shares struggles behind her now-famous monologue: Felt like...

America Ferrera is currently basking in the success of Barbie. The actress, who played the role Mattel employee Gloria, is widely appreciated for her monologue in the film. In a recent interview, she opened up about her experience while filming the scene.

3 things you need to know

• Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in pivotal roles is directed by Greta Gerwig.
• The film has debuted as the highest-grossing film helmed by a female director. 
• In its first weekend, Barbie earned $337 Million globally. 

'It felt like 500 takes'

America Ferrera's character in the film delivers a powerful monologue about the challenges faced by women. This exploration of womanhood in the context of Barbie's cultural impact allowed her to connect with the character deeply. She further revealed that filming her character's monologue was an intense experience.

She recounted doing numerous takes, likely around 30 to 50, to capture the scene perfectly. She shared that her on-screen daughter, played by Ariana Greenblatt, became so familiar with the monologue that she could recite it back to her. “It felt like 500 takes. I’m sure it wasn’t. It was probably 30 to 50 full runs of it, top to bottom," she said.

(America Ferrera played the role of Gloria in Barbie | Image: Twitter)

Navigating womanhood and rediscovering Barbie

America Ferrera is thrilled about Barbie's exploration of womanhood in the real world. She said that the script crafted by Greta Gerwig allows for a refreshing adult perspective on the beloved toy. The actress opened up about the excitement of delving into the long-term influence of Barbie on individuals and society, even as they grow into adulthood.

"I was just really excited that there was room in the story for that perspective of an adult woman navigating womanhood in the real world, and also feeling connected to what Barbie stands for," she said.