Rapper Nicki Minaj, known for her hit single "Do We Have a Problem?", took a brief detour from her music career to share her thoughts on the world premiere of the movie 'Barbie'.
The premiere, which took place in Los Angeles, saw Minaj standing alongside the movie's star, Margot Robbie. Minaj was not only present at the event but also contributed to the movie's star-studded soundtrack with her single "Barbie World", a collaboration with Ice Spice.
Minaj's Review of the Movie
Minaj praised the movie, stating that the entire cast "nailed it". She found the film visually stimulating, appreciated the acting skills of the cast, and complimented the comedic timing. She also expressed her love for actor Will Ferrell and promised to give her final analysis of the movie around the 21st.
She’s strikingly gorgeous in person. 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. I’ll see it again & give my final analysis around the 21st. Will Ferrell, I💖U https://t.co/SY9E4sXg6W
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 10, 2023
The Star-Studded Soundtrack
The Barbie soundtrack features a plethora of talented artists, including Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Haim, Dominic Fike, Sam Smith, and Khalid. Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken in the movie, also performed a song for the soundtrack. Minaj expressed her gratitude for being included in this project, acknowledging the talented artists and producers involved.
The Barbie Movie Cast
The movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, features a diverse cast playing different iterations of Barbie alongside Robbie. The cast includes Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, and Dua Lipa. Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa, and John Cena join Gosling as different Kens.
Barbie's Glamorous Style
Margot Robbie, who plays Barbie, attended events in outfits inspired by real Barbie dolls, thanks to stylist Andrew Mukamal. Robbie shared her take on Barbie's glamorous style, describing it as "not subtle, but very fun!"
A Unique Filming Experience
During filming, Robbie encouraged her co-stars to wear pink once a week, and those who didn't were fined. The fines were collected and donated to charity. Gosling shared how special it was to see the male crew members' excitement about working on the movie.
The Barbie movie is set to hit theaters on July 21.