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This Barbie is... Alexandra Shipp

I’m only seconds into our Zoom call ahead of the film’s release when I find myself in awe of how infectious Alexandra’s vibe is. She’s cool (and not just because she’s dyed her eyebrows hot pink) and grounded, while also being enthusiastic and warm. It feels like I’m catching brunch with a friend to gush about all things Barbie. When I ask how she’d describe her Barbie, she approaches it from it a queer lens.

She shares that when she started

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