What exactly is “Barbie energy”? Well, Robbie summed it up perfectly: “Gal Gadot is Barbie energy.” How, you ask? She’s incredibly beautiful – but not in a way that makes you feel like you have to throw a stone at her. Instead, you can’t help but like her because she’s genuine and so enthusiastically friendly it’s almost stupid. “It’s like the moment you’re about to become an idiot,” Robbie said, encapsulating the charm that makes Gadot, well, the embodiment of Barbie.

The truth? Robbie had originally envisioned Gadot for the role, but the Wonder Woman star was unavailable to bring her “Barbie energy” to life. Still, Gadot’s personality influenced the casting of all the other Barbies, such as Issa Rae, Hari Nef and Emma Mackey, who later portrayed various versions of the iconic doll. Robbie wanted to make sure all Barbies had the same energy, and she totally nailed it.

But let’s talk about the complexity of Barbie herself. Robbie’s Barbie isn’t just a fun plastic doll; She is a cultural symbol. Robbie addressed this by saying: “She’s sexualised. But she should never be sexy.” Barbie may rock a short skirt, but not because she’s begging you to look at her butt. No. It’s all about the fun and the pink. “People can project sex onto them,” Robbie added. It’s a bold move that tackles how society views the doll without losing sight of the fun, light-hearted nature of Barbie herself.

And then there’s Gal’s reaction to Robbie’s Barbie casting. Even though Gadot couldn’t join the Barbie dream team, she felt nothing but love for Margot. “I adore Margot,” Gadot gushed. “She’s one of those women you just want to be friends with.” How sweet is that? Gadot went on to praise Robbie as “so funny, warm, funny and smart and obviously so talented” and even expressed her excitement for the film. “I’m really happy for her,” Gadot said, proving there are no hard feelings.

Although Gadot didn’t have the opportunity to play Barbie, her “Barbie energy” definitely lived on throughout the film. Robbie had always intended to cast her, but in the end it was director Greta Gerwig who wrote the role specifically for Robbie. Because sometimes fate intervenes and assigns you the perfect role – just like Robbie in Barbie.

Even though Gadot’s Barbie dream didn’t come true, her personality shaped the film. And Robbie? She brought that energy to life, with a touch of pink, a touch of sincerity and of course a lot of fun.

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