While walking the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globes, Issa Rae was recognized as “President Barbie” by two young Black girls.
Last night, NBC hosted the 2024 Golden Globes. During the evening of wins, snubs, and
As the two excited Black girls gushed over meeting their favorite character from the blockbuster film, Rae seemed equally as excited to speak to them.
“You could be her easily,” Rae responded to the girls’ praise. “What would be your first rule as president?”
For these “Barbie” fans, the first rule in Barbie World would be “being sassy.” The “Recess Therapy” girls wrapped the cute interaction by offering the actress matching friendship bracelets.
In addition to creating this heartwarming red carpet-moment, many social media users commented that this interview serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of representation.
From the diversity seen within “Barbie” to Halle Bailey’s debut in “The Little Mermaid,” the films released in 2023 showed a shift toward more inclusive on-screen storytelling and representation.
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