Shonda Rhimes has claimed individuals tried to make the Barbie movie “a lot greater than it was”.
Throughout a brand new interview with Selection, the Bridgerton showrunner initially replied “no remark” when requested what she considered the blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
“OK, right here’s what I’ll say,” Shonda then added. “When you’re anticipating a Barbie film, then I believed it was nice.
“However I believe lots of people have been anticipating a lot extra, after which tried to make it a lot extra.”
Shonda revealed she watched Barbie at dwelling, and hinted she wasn’t as impressed with the Greta Gerwig-directed movie as different film buffs.
“There was nothing unsuitable with the film; I believed it was completely pleasant,” she shared. “However the weight individuals placed on a film about Barbie was very fascinating to me.”
The Gray’s Anatomy creator then admitted her kids are followers of the movie and the accompanying soundtrack is a agency favorite in her family.
“I’ve heard the track I’m Simply Ken in my home each single day as a result of considered one of my youngsters sings it on a regular basis,” she revealed. “However, yeah, I believe that folks wished it to be form of this feminist manifesto that it doesn’t should be.”
Shonda additionally mentioned the brand new Netflix present Black Barbie, which was produced by her firm Shondaland.
The documentary explores the impression of the three Black girls at Mattel chargeable for the debut of Black Barbie in 1980.
The TV producer has revealed why she’s so happy with the venture.
“I believe there’s one thing actually highly effective about it,” Shonda defined. “I performed with these dolls once I was a child. We additionally had only a very fascinating alternative so as to add to that documentary, and to offer much more content material and context.”
