The best decision they made with this scene was leaving out the background music. All of the power of the moment went to America, no one and nothing else

I was absolutely shook when I heard this in the theater. In 2.5 minutes, it totally summarizes and eviscerates the bizzaro-world standards women are held to. If America Ferrara does nothing else, she will be deservedly remembered for delivering this speech. Bravo, Greta Gerwig.

It was astonishing how in the theatre you could literally feel all women being moved and feeling themselves so represented, it was a special moment.

The pure fact that so many woman were moved to tears by the raw truth of this speech, tells us just how much it needed to be said.

I watched Barbie in theater in my German hometown. During the speech, you could hear a pin drop and when it was over, some girls behind me started applauding. Most of the audience joined in, including me and my sisters. Barely ever did I feel such a strong sense of sisterhood and understanding with a bunch of girls and women I didn't even know. Whatever people say about the Barbie movie, I can only thank Greta for speaking so strongly for women in western societies and giving me and so many other girls the feeling of sisterhood and of being understood. btw, sorry for my English. as I said, I'm German.

I cried and cheered when she was done after I heard her speech, I am so disappointed that the writers for this movie didn’t get the Oscar for this movie this speech alone was worth getting the award because it really speaks volumes about us women and it makes me so proud to be a woman. Barbie made even me a plus size woman feel beautiful and better about myself.

when i watched this in theaters for the first time i sobbed so much. i have felt this way my whole life and never heard it ever put into words so eloquently that i lost it. thank you margot robbie, america ferrera, and greta gerwig for healing girls and women all over the world.

The biggest twist of my life was discovering that the generic mother who appears in the Barbie movie is Astrid's voice actress in How to Train Your Dragon.

This speech will never die no matter how many blockbuster films will come

I absolutely bawled my eyes out at this speech, hit me at my core.

This was not acting.. this was real!!

I saw this film with my mum in the theatres. And when we came to this speech. I looked over to my mum & she was crying. I will never forget that.

So glad America was oscar nominated for this

When America finished this speech, everyone in my theater was applauding.

i think they did a great job casting America for this part. especially for us girls who grew up knowing her as ‘Ugly Betty’, it truly captures the way the world is run at the expense of women and how they SHOULD represent themselves or else they’ll be unworthy. who knew a movie about a doll could have such an impactful statement that a lot of people looked over.

I am a woman and I agree to this 100%. I also have nephews and when I look at them I notice how it can be impossible to be a man too. They have to love their kids but not too much or they’ll be seen as a mom. They have to be strong, but not too strong or they’ll be seen as jerks or if they are not strong enough they are not real men. They have to like sports and nothing romantic. They have to work hard to support their family but not too hard or it will seem like they don’t love their family or if they work too hard they’ll be seen as absent fathers. They have to treat their daughters and sons differently and if they are not the stereotypical son and daughter, people will think there is something wrong. They have to want to do housework but at the same time not like it or they’ll be seen as being whipped. They are not allowed to cry or have feelings or they’ll be made fun of. My nephews are sweet and kind. They cry and one of them plays with dolls. I worry how the world will see them, but at the same time, I’m proud of them. I acknowledge how hard it is to be a woman, because I am a woman and it is so damn hard. But I realize that it can be hard to be a man too. The social goals society puts on women and men, it’s just so sad and like America says, I am so tired of it.

You have to say you want to be healthy- That line spoke to me.

I didn't see this movie in the theater when it came out, so I'll never have the true experience of hearing America's speech on the big screen. Regardless, the first time I saw this movie, I was nearly moved to tears when I got to this scene, even as a man. This is the kind of thing that you gotta have some real chutzpah to put in a movie, and both Greta Gerwig and America Ferrera certainly had a lot of it.

Barbie impacted me more than I thought it would. I remember watching that BTS shot of Barbie being assaulted in the L.A boardwalk and punching the guy and thinking "Great, another cashgrab of a movie." And then the trailer came out for it, and I saw all the hype and thought "Okay, this will be fun!" So me and my boyfriend dressed up as barbie and ken for the premiere. I remember how people came together wearing blonde wigs and pink dresses. I remember someone yelling "Come on barbie, lets go party!" In the crowd and all of us laughing. I remember the cheering of the crowd during the title card. I really wasnt expecting to have as much fun as I did, but I did. And then I took my sister to see it. I was fresh out of therapy, and struggling with my purpose. I can remember crying like a baby during the "What was I made for?" Scene, laughing with her during "Im Just Ken", and talking about the movie on our way home on the bus. The other day I was in the throws of insecurity, and thinking "Nobody looks like me. I feel so alone and unlikable." And immediately, without warning, my mind thinks back to this scene. This monologue is so important to me, and every single woman. Someone remade it in the comments from a mans perspective. And im sorry, but you dont get it. You never will, the system isnt rigged against you like it is us. (This isnt an excuse to be transphobic, trans women are women.) And in the points it is rigged against you, thats still the same patriarchy we're fighting against! Why do you think you cant show your emotions? Why do you think mens suicide rates are so high? Because of toxic masculinity.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

As a woman, I often come here to watch this as a reminder to myself that I'm not the only one feeling that it's difficult to still stay strong when people intentionally put you down over and over 😊

I remember my entire cinema applauded her after this speech, it was such a memorable moment!

This is the first time I hear every woman's thoughts and fears put into words to sum it up perfectly! ❤

This brought a tear to my eye in theatres. I think it's because it's the validation and acknowledgement every women deserves but rarely gets.

When I watched this in theaters with my best friend I did cry. I saw in this speech all the women in my life who I've watched struggle with these very same issues. It was nice to see this acknowledgement of the insane unspoken rules society has on women. America Ferrera did such an amazing job and this speech will live on forever.

Me and my mum watched this. The cheers and tears.

This speech will live on for years and years. The most perfect description of womanhood I never could put into words. Bravo!!!!👏

As a 50 year old white dude, I was gobsmacked as I watched this. In the moment, it was apparent what was happening and what the message was: she was the every-woman. I appreciated the way Greta presented the content throughout the movie. I.e. it was clear & concise but not out of proportion or too “in your face.” Applause to the writers, and major props to America for delivering such a poignant monologue.

This entire scene made me cry. Its beautiful

Congratulations America you deserve this nomination to the oscars

“The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. THATS HOW WINNING IS DONE! Now if you know what you’re worth go out and get what you’re worth, but you gotta be willing to take the hits and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you want to be because of him or her or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!” - Rocky Balboa

This an amazing speech. My mom and I cried in the theaters. It was incredible and so true. Its like someone has finally said out loud some of the things we've experienced and go through. ❤

As a woman, I can guarantee that all those problems she just listed would disappear if you simply… stop caring. Just…. Live

This movie not only exposed the expectations of women but of men as well…this movie should be shown in schools through the world

What I hear in this speech is that for whatever reason, it’s all or nothing with women. Yet the most content people I know are those who stand firmly in the middle, having learned what works for them and paying no attention to whether anyone is looking at or judging them, including looks from their fellow gender.

No problem is too large that it can't be blamed on somebody else.

Just because it doesn't apply to you doesn't mean what was said here is bs... I really appreciate this scene because it is very emotional to me... I was abandoned as a child. My parents weren't really there for me. My mom got remarried when I was 10, and I was happy with my new family until my stepdad cheated on my mom with my friend when I was 22. Again, I was left alone, betrayed by someone who earned my trust, who I called dad for 12 years. My mom became depressed and alcoholic. I had to support myself during university. I also struggled to have healthy relationships and often found myself in abusive ones. I got cheated on and beat up multiple times. I got through all that, and no one has ever told me that they're proud of me... not even myself... It might be true that I have a victim mindset, but you can't say life hasn't beat the sh outta me 😂 This scene is a reminder that life is just so difficult and the difficulties for each one of us just vary... and we need to be proud of ourselves even though things in our lives are messed up... Even though I have a stronger mindset now, this scene still speaks to me, and I'm glad it doesn't speak to all of you. And for guys who say that this applies to everyone, not just women, I completely agree. But please let us have our moments and gather in our sisterhood for once.

In the theaters I was like should I cry or applaud after her monologue

This was a great speech. I love Barbie movie a lot and I love how the whole movie is based on empowering women! I’m all for it!

America is awesome i loved her part in Barbie and how she changes Barbies life completely ❤❤❤

Thing is - a similar dialogue can very well be written from men’s perspective. They have it hard too. be the provider but be soft and caring. go out in the world and conquer the day and look after the woman at home. Women do expect husbands or their guys to be fit and good looking too and earn well. This is not a female only thing.

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED AMERICA FERRARA EVERYBODY!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Unforgettable, this is the scene in the movie that made me cry smm cause I have never heard something that I could resonate to this much in today's world😭

Everyone should watch America Ferrera's Ted talk. It's a nice bookend to this speech.

im a 57 year old man and just watched this for the first time..gave me goosebumps and i cried...then i called my mom and sister and gfriend and told them thank you...greta should have got an oscar nom!!!!

This scene made me cry the first time I watched this movie.

This speech makes me cry every time I watch it.

What I love about this movie is that it calls out men for their behaviors and the system we live in, but also how other women who are supposed to support us tear us down.

I wasnt expecting to cry for a barbie movie😢

it’s so true i was the most unhappy person in the world trying to persuade thise rules and now i am the happiest with all the imperfections i have

It is literally impossible to be a man. You are so handsome, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. You have to be strong, but not too strong, or you will be seen as "toxic". And you can never say you want to be strong. You have to say you want to be resilient, but, really, you have to be strong. You have to gain money, or your value as a man will become close to zero, but you have to share it also if your companion does a big nothing. If by hard work and investing most of your time you become a boss, it is only because of your privilege. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas, or try to discuss about them: it would be perceived as mansplaining. You’re supposed to love being a father, but whether you want to become one or not, the decision is never yours. And you don't even have the right to the certainty of raising your own children. "Do you not trust your partner? You are a monster!". You have to be a career man, but just to provide for other people. You have to answer for women’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of toxicity. You’re supposed to be handsome in order to rise the interest of women, but not so handsome that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other man because... hey, man are loyal to their friends! But always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged. So find a way to acknowledge that but also always be grateful. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line, never cry. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault. I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other man tie himself into knots so that people will appreciate us. And if all of that is also true for a doll just representing men, then I don’t even know.

I've heard people criticize this scene for being too on-the-nose and if you're chronically online in progressive circles, yeah it probably is. But if you're my mom and you've never heard anyone validate your experience this articulately before, this is a fantastic scene. Just because you know this stuff already doesn't mean every other audience does

I am a guy, I have watched this speech over and over, and I am speechless every time. I think its amazing and would not have been as good if anyone else had done it.

I teared up during this. I loved taking my daughter to see this movie. A great bonding experience.

It was so quiet in the theater during this speech. I was sitting there thinking, why have we put up with this for so long?

Fun fact: America Ferrera was the voice of Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon

This really spoke to me but we have to address that it's usually other women who put us down in the real world. I've heard some of the vilest, most unnecessary things from women about other women and its sad. Hopefully those who understood the message can begin a new era.

Wow this summarizes the harsh reality women have to face. Thank you to margot robbie and the whole team for making this movie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the movie as a whole, this scene is incredible. This speech....it gets me every time!!😢💜

THE actual best bit of the whole film

I cried so hard in the theater 😭

can i just say this is the best comment section ive seen in a long time...ppl r acknowledging different points of view and so respectfully too

Respect for the person that wrote this part of the script

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽now that's a MFKN monologue!!

Everything she says here applies to all people.

America hope you win a Oscar because delivered speech perfectly and encouragement.

This is soooooo so soo true. Omg. Its soo deep. Whoever thought of these lines, i m just soo grateful to them. Its the reality of this world!!

So much truth in this!

I was sat in the right upper corner of the cinema,on my own,with a random to my left a seat away, as I unashamedly nodded with awe at America. A memorable movie moment indeed. Universally relatable words. Yes.

Wow. What a great big ocean of tears surrounding the conditions of life for all of us, not just women. As with anything, if you look for something, you'll find it. That includes reasons to cry about the unfairness of life. Glad I didn't watch this movie, and if you did, I hope you have since found inner peace.

I feel this to my very core

I am so happy for America, this feels very personal. I have lived her since Ugly Betty !! Go America !!

That really is a an iconic Barbie's Speech🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

what a scene, wow.

Damn America aged fast and hard

America Ferrera just got nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars

Why does everybody have to like you? Some people will like you, hate you, or love you, you can't decide how they feel about you and that's okay. You do have the freedom to do as you please, nobody is cornering you into acting as anyone wants you to

This made me cry

After watching this scene on screen, I just had to come to KZfaq to read the impassioned agreements/disagreements and see how heated they get.

All this applies to men as well .. not upper middle white men , but other men.. yea all this applies.. its all about balance ppl.. you cant be too much anything good or bad…

This part made me cry so much. Damn good writing and acting.

Haven't seen the movie just yet. But I've always adored America. She must have been so excited when she saw this speech in her script. I hope it becomes the current generation's Rosa Parks moment.

I’m a man and it just made me cry. I cry for my daughter and all women. I’m a privileged older white man. And I know it and that it’s not fair for a long time. Good to hear it so well articulated.

This was the movie. Perfection, America. ❤

As a 17, almost 18 year old girl... I related to this a little too much which is quite sad that at such a young age and even younger ages can relate to this so early on in life.

Meanwhile women in Kabul or Tehran seeing this would be like "Uh-huh". If they were permitted to speak.

Wow, had to watch it again I love that speech

Needs a best supportting actress Oscar ❤

Damn! I have tears in my eyes!! That is a well too well, award winning well written scene!

The resemblance of Amy in superstore related to this role is too good

I’ve heard this so many times and I’m still crying

I expected this movie to be brilliant but this…this was unexpected and hit me like a ton of bricks.

Almost all of this was nonsense or hypocrisy. Iconic is ridiculous to claim. 740k views but only 12k likes. Imagine the dislikes.

This should be an award winning speech. 🙂

This is so powerful it makes me feel special inside

Girl you got this! Congratulations on your Oscar nomination America ❤🎉😊

This speech gets me everytime 😢

Being the oldest daughter in a nutshell

Welcome to the wonderful of adulthood. People go through this regardless if you’re a man or a women.

My guess is that she did that speech in one take. It was so realistic what a woman would say who is fed up with do this don't do that and from criss sake do it my way.