I love this family so much. It is one of the main reasons I love working with L’Oréal so deeply. Everybody is so excited and everyone cheers each other on. It is just a beautiful family to be surrounded by. Everybody looks amazing and it feels like a family reunion. It is incredible that I get to come here and see the beautiful place that Cannes is and take it all in. I am grateful and happy to be with everyone.
L’Oréal Paris is known for its transformative slogan, I’m Worth It. In that context, what does self-worth mean to you today compared to earlier in your life?
Self-worth is something that constantly evolves, especially for me at my age. I am discovering new things about myself every day and figuring out what self-worth even means to me. Over the years, it has become about being confident in what I love to do and not doubting that. It is also about learning more about myself and being surrounded by people who feel true and genuine, people who genuinely make me happy, love me for who I am and whom I love for who they are. Spending time with people who fill your life with joy, confidence, happiness and love is the ultimate guide to self-worth. Then you don’t feel like you are trying to impress anybody or be someone else, which only sets the process back.
What does your red carpet look for Cannes 2026 comprise?
I was working on it for a few weeks and I was really excited about it. It was such a special look, I was ready to wear it, step out there and hopefully I did justice to the entire ensemble.
What is your go-to beauty routine?
It depends. I have been really into skin care recently and trying to take better care of my skin. It has become a fun habit at this point. Having a good morning and nighttime routine is really important. It gives you that time for yourself to unwind. Moreover, being diligent with my skin care has been helpful and has allowed me to take time for myself. Also, drinking water is so important. I have to remind myself to do that every ten minutes. I also wash my face a lot.
Coming to your filmography, Barbie was about women’s roles and identities and it connected with audiences for reasons beyond entertainment. Did you expect it to resonate on that level?
No. I don’t think anyone could have expected the scale that Barbie ended up reaching. On set, we knew we were creating something really special. The script always had immense heart. I was crying and laughing while reading it. I could not put it down. I was completely immersed in the world of Barbie. Greta (Gerwig, director) brilliantly highlighted many societal issues, especially those surrounding women. It was done in subtlety but felt powerful. You were fascinated by the clothes, looks, music and the cast that all the messaging was sinking in subconsciously. It wasn’t in your face or did not turn out to be overwhelming. So, while it was a fun ride, an uplifting movie and an incredible journey, she still managed to incorporate really important themes that the world needed to hear. So no, I never expected it to do what it did, but I always knew it was a really special story.
Since you were just speaking about Greta, do you think women feel more empowered to create cinema today than they have in the past?
Yes, I hope so. I hope it becomes more common every day and that people feel empowered and able to tell their stories and pursue their dreams in the way they want to. There has been huge progress. It been really exciting. I am very happy to see that. But there is still more work to do. There will always be more work to do. I am just grateful that we live in a world where we can highlight, celebrate and give people the recognition they deserve. I hope women feel empowered and I believe that every day, as artistes, we can come together and make things more meaningful and special for everyone.
Who is one actress in the industry that inspires you?
I love Emma Stone’s career trajectory. Personality-wise, I relate to her a lot. Her humour and her personality make me think, ‘Oh my God, you are me.’ I feel seen. She has also had such an incredible range of performances. She has done comedies and she has done really out-of-the-box films where you think, ‘What am I watching? This is incredible.’ She is brilliant and talented and through it all, remained herself. She still feels so normal and exciting. I truly admire her and aspire to have a career like hers one day. She is epic. I love her.
Some time back, there was a trend where people were looking back at their 2016 selves. You must have been really young then, but if you could go back, what advice would you give your younger self?
I’d probably tell myself to stop making slime because I was allergic to it and it completely ruined my hands. So I’d tell her to find another hobby and stop making slime. I’d also tell her not to have any form of social media on my phone. Luckily, my parents were really great about not giving me control over it for many years, especially at the beginning of my career. They did not want me to have that kind of access. Honestly, I am grateful for that because I just don’t think it is worth it. But I was pretty cool back then. I’d mainly tell myself to stop making slime and remind myself that everything will work out. I would ask myself to not worry so much.
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