Ariana Greenblatt, Billie Eilish.
Getty Images(2)Last year was a whirlwind for Ariana GreenblattWho played America Ferrerais an onscreen subsidiary in Barbieand the 16-year-old actress reflects on her greatest “Pinch Me” moments.
“Last year there were so many,” Greenblatt said exclusively Us weekly. “But I think my new friendship with Billie [Eilish] and a Critics’ Choice and SAG Award nomination for Barbie [are the biggest].”
Acclaimed by both critics and fans, Barbie made history as the most successful film of 2023 and the highest-earning film by a female director (Greta Gerwig) always. The film also received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Eilish O’Connell testified took home the Oscar for Best Original Song BarbieThe heartbreaking ballad “What Was I Made For?”
For her performance as Sasha in Barbie, Greenblatt won Best New Actress at the 2024 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards and won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Crowned a “Scene Stealer” in the “Rising Star” section of the latest issue of UsGreenblatt more than held her own in the film while working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
The Barbie movie is getting closer and closer – but title star Margot Robbie didn’t know if it would ever become a reality. “I was very afraid that it would be a no. It was a terrible thing to deal with back then. People said, “What are you going to do?” Robbie told Vogue […]
“I never expected people to react like that,” Greenblatt said Us from BarbieThe record-breaking success. “I am very pleased that the film has resonated so much with people around the world.”
The young actress was also tasked with honoring 22-year-old Eilish diversity‘s Power of Women event in November 2023.
“I am extremely grateful to stand here tonight and have the privilege of speaking about one of my favorite people,” Greenblatt said while introducing Eilish. “Five years ago, I was scrolling aimlessly on YouTube when I happened upon a music video called “You Should See Me in a Crown.” I clicked on it curiously and saw a girl with silver hair and spiders coming out of her mouth. That was the moment I became addicted.”
Greenblatt continued, “I have watched the entire video and everything she has done since then, both in front of and behind the camera, in awe. Through her vulnerable lyrics, captivating music videos, and beautiful, outspoken spirit, she has accompanied me and millions of others through our most difficult times and inspired us to live authentically and powerfully. Her name is Billie Eilish.”
Getty Images (2) Receiving an Oscar nomination is one of Hollywood’s greatest honors – and the lucky few show their gratitude for the recognition. The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 23rd by Jack Quaid and Zazie Beetz in Beverly Hills. Celebrities like Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr. […]
The actress further recalled meeting Eilish there for the first time Barbie Premiere. “That night was the start of a friendship that I treasure and hold very dear to me,” she said. “Billie is the only person I see myself in and relate to in many ways.”
Eilish isn’t the only idol Greenblatt has met while working Barbie. Played alongside Ferrera Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell and the rest of the star-studded ensemble cast, Greenblatt shared Us She is so grateful that she “had the privilege of working with some of the best.”
For her next film, Greenblatt worked again with some Hollywood legends. border areaswhich premieres later this year, and co-stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart And Jack Black.