Issa Rae Initially Didn't Think Her Body Was in 'Barbie Shape' When She Was Cast
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Issa Rae — who portrays “President Barbie” in the new movie — opened up about feeling “less insecure” about her body when she realized director Greta Gerwig was including a very diverse cast
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Issa Rae admits feeling 'insecure' with her body before arriving on the ' Barbie' set - TheGrio
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Issa Rae Initially Didn't Think Her Body Was in 'Barbie Shape' When She Was Cast
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Issa Rae Felt Insecure With Her Body Before Barbie