Best known for her powerful role as Kat Hernandez on HBO’s Euphoria, actress and model Barbie Ferreira recently opened up in a candid interview with Who What Wear about how people still react to her fashion choices and the quiet judgment that often comes with them.
Ferreira, who’s never shied away from bold style or body positivity, reflected on how wearing something as simple as a crop top can spark commentary. “People act like it’s revolutionary,” she said. “But this should be normal. This is normal.”
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Body Confidence or Assumptions?
In Euphoria’s first season, Ferreira’s character Kat, navigates self-worth and body image struggles. As the show progresses, her journey deepens, mirroring many of the real-life pressures young people — particularly women in larger bodies — face daily.
Ferreira admitted that people often project confidence onto her simply because of how she looks. “It’s funny how people assume that,” she said. “Have I ever claimed that? No. Not once. That’s something people put on me.”
Her comments touched on a larger cultural moment. Just recently, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan posted a heartfelt message asking fans to stop making unsolicited comments about her body, highlighting the emotional toll such remarks can have — even on celebrities.
Challenging Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Ferreira hopes that through her journey and Kat’s storyline, audiences will start questioning the toxic ideals that surround us. “The expectation that we always have to be happy, always perfect — it’s exhausting. And it’s fake,” she said.
By refusing to conform and embracing authenticity, Barbie Ferreira is reshaping how we talk about beauty, confidence, and fashion. And for many, she’s not just a character on TV — she’s a reflection of real life.
