Margot Robbie, Australian actress, protagonist of the film “Barbie“, faces xenophobia in the United States because of his natural accent.
Although she was praised for her friendliness, elegance and respect during the film’s previews, some Americans were outraged that she retained her Australian accent in interviews and first.
While Margot is being applauded for her performance and her dedication to the Mattel doll character, netizens argue that she should adopt the American accent used in the film during launch events.
What stands out is that there were no similar questions regarding the Canadian accent of Ryan Goslingwho plays Ken in the same feature film.
The public denounces the accent of Margot Robbie on social networks
Negative comments were found on social media, with one user complaining:
“I don’t like it during the press tour, she uses her Aussie accent like she wants to prove she’s a good actress or something because her English with an American accent sounds good.”
Another profile also criticized the permanence of the Australian accent, questioning whether she had a work visa and suggesting she should give it up, considering she lives and works in Hollywood.
“This one wins the worst opinion in the world for me. How annoyed are you that Margot Robbie uses her Aussie accent in real life? If she used an American accent on press tours, it wouldn’t prove she’s a good actress or anything. What an idiot [dito em australiano].”
Someone on the web even demanded that all movies released in the United States use the accent of the country they were released in.
linguistic discrimination
This controversy raises questions about linguistic discrimination and the differential treatment of foreign accents by actors in Hollywood.
Margot Robbie is a talented Australian actress and producer who has made a name for herself in Hollywood for her charismatic and versatile performances in blockbuster films.
From an early age, Margot showed an interest and passion for acting, which led her to get involved in theater productions and acting projects while still in school.
With her impressive list of works and her ability to immerse herself in complex characters, Margot Robbie has earned a loyal fanbase and critical respect.
Her presence in the entertainment world continues to grow and she is considered one of the most talented and in-demand actresses working today.
You can see her performing in “Barbie” soon less, since the film premieres on July 20 in the main cinemas of Brazil.
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