Almost 'Barbie' Anne Hathaway raves about Margot Robbie's stellar performance as best 'Barbie'

In a recent podcast appearance on 'Happy Sad Confused,' Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway , 41, shared her thoughts on the blockbuster movie ' Barbie ,' in which she was initially set to play the lead role. Hathaway graciously praised her colleague Margot Robbie , who eventually took on the iconic character. Reflecting on her decision to step aside, Hathaway acknowledged that Robbie's portrayal truly captured the essence of Barbie's charm.

The actress commended the film's success, attributing it to the vision of director Greta Gerwig , Margot Robbie, along with the dedicated production team. She expressed admiration for Robbie, labeling her a 'sublime person' and commending her creative contributions as a producer. Having been part of the Hollywood scene since childhood, Hathaway credited Margot Robbie for her impactful role in the development of 'Barbie.'

Despite initial feelings of regret about not being part of the film's eventual success, Hathaway believes that Margot Robbie's version of 'Barbie' is the best possible iteration. She emphasized her joy in witnessing women taking the lead in the industry and expressed gratitude for the positive impact 'Barbie' had on audiences worldwide.

The 'Barbie' movie, featuring Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as ' Ken ,' explores a captivating story of Barbie discovering a portal connecting her ' Barbie Land ' to the real world. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, emerged as a global box office sensation, earning approximately $1.4 billion and claiming the top spot among this year's releases.

Anne Hathaway's journey with 'Barbie' began years ago when she was initially attached to a different version of the film. Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, she expressed genuine support for the Gerwig-directed project and believed that the film, under Robbie's leadership, hit the bullseye, generating excitement and emotion worldwide.

The actress also touched upon the earlier casting choices, revealing that before Robbie, Amy Schumer was initially set to play Barbie in a version that fell through. Schumer cited creative differences as the reason for her departure, emphasizing that the film didn't align with her vision. Ultimately, the rights transitioned to Warner Bros. , and Margot Robbie stepped in to deliver a portrayal that Hathaway believes is the epitome of 'Barbie' on the big screen.

In retrospect, Hathaway views the twist of fate that led her away from 'Barbie' as fortunate. She acknowledged the energy and anticipation surrounding the film but emphasized the importance of having the right version. The actress concluded that Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' stands as the pinnacle of what the movie could achieve, bringing joy and ecstasy to audiences worldwide.