Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ movie look revealed in first teaser image

In a primary picture of the 2023 launch, posted on social media, the Australian actress sports activities an enormous, sparkly smile as she grips the wheel of the stunning pink Chevrolet Corvette.

Followers of the traditional doll shall be to see the Hollywood studio’s interpretation — and naturally, Barbie’s wardrobe. Within the first look, Robbie wears a blue-and-white-striped halterneck prime, complemented with a polka dot headband and chunky bead bracelet. Her blond hair sits under the shoulder in relaxed waves.

The picture was tweeted by Warner Bros. Photos with a easy caption: “#BARBIE July 21, 2023 Solely in theaters.” The studio is owned by CNN’s guardian firm, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Robbie’s display screen breakthrough got here when she was forged reverse Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s darkish comedy “The Wolf of Wall Avenue.” She was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of ill-fated Olympic ice skater Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya“ in 2017 and has additionally embodied the DC Comics villain Harley Quinn.

Barbie first emerged in 1959 after Ruth Handler, one of many founders of toy agency Mattel, was impressed by observing her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls for hours. In keeping with Mattel’s web site, she acknowledged the “alternative to champion and encourage ladies by introducing a three-dimensional doll that reveals them that they are often something.”

The primary-ever Barbie had blond hair, blue eyes and was carrying a showering go well with. Barbie has been all the pieces from a secretary to an astronaut and a primary girl.

Mattel calculates that two Barbies are offered each second someplace on this planet.