Ana Cruz Kayne: 'Diversity' and 'representation' in 'Barbie' movie are 'extremely moving' (exclusive)

Ana Cruz Kayne See the gallery Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, America Ferrera and Michael Cera 'Barbie ' film photocall, Los Angeles, California, USA - June 25, 2023 Margot Robbie 'Barbie' film photocall, London, UK - July 12, 202 3 America Ferrera 'Barbie' film photocall, London, UK - July 12 20 23

Barbie is the event movie of the summer, part of the magic. Ana plays one of many Barbies - Supreme Court Justice Barbie, to be exact - in Barbie Land. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Ana about stepping into the candy pink Barbie dream world, why "representation" in Barbie is so crucial and more. (Note: This interview took place before the SAG-AFTRA strike.)

Ana Cruz Kayne Ana Cruz Kayne with the rest of the Barbies. (Warner Bros.)

"The Barbies operate as a group, so it was like finding your own special thing that made you feel unique and different within the group. My Barbie ended up being very fun, kind, and supportive. The Supreme Court Justice kind of handed me over when I got there. She's a badass woman who loves justice," Ana told HollywoodLife.

The actress admitted that she wasn't "really connected" to...

Ana Cruz Kayne: 'Diversity' and 'representation' in 'Barbie' movie are 'extremely moving' (exclusive)
Ana Cruz Kayne See the gallery Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, America Ferrera and Michael Cera 'Barbie ' film photocall, Los Angeles, California, USA - June 25, 2023 Margot Robbie 'Barbie' film photocall, London, UK - July 12, 202 3 America Ferrera 'Barbie' film photocall, London, UK - July 12 20 23

Barbie is the event movie of the summer, part of the magic. Ana plays one of many Barbies - Supreme Court Justice Barbie, to be exact - in Barbie Land. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Ana about stepping into the candy pink Barbie dream world, why "representation" in Barbie is so crucial and more. (Note: This interview took place before the SAG-AFTRA strike.)

Ana Cruz Kayne Ana Cruz Kayne with the rest of the Barbies. (Warner Bros.)

"The Barbies operate as a group, so it was like finding your own special thing that made you feel unique and different within the group. My Barbie ended up being very fun, kind, and supportive. The Supreme Court Justice kind of handed me over when I got there. She's a badass woman who loves justice," Ana told HollywoodLife.

The actress admitted that she wasn't "really connected" to...

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