Barbie is of Brazilian descent and was raised by her mother, who works as a chef. She has often spoken about how her upbringing influenced her cultural identity.
Before acting, Barbie rose to fame as a plus-size model. She worked with major brands like Aerie, H&M, and Adidas, championing unretouched beauty and promoting body positivity
Barbie starred as Kat Hernandez in HBO's Euphoria (2019–2022). Her character’s storyline of self-discovery, body image, and empowerment resonated deeply with audiences
In 2022, Barbie made her big-screen debut in Jordan Peele's horror- sci-fi film Nope, where she played the character Nessie
She directed a short film, How to Behave, which explores modern etiquette and social norms. It was featured at the SXSW Film Festival in 2018
Barbie identifies as queer and frequently speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ rights, embracing her identity as part of her personal and professional life
Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira's SHOCKING weight loss transformation photo