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Barbie created a huge phenomenon upon its release in July 2023. Starring Margot Robbie in the lead, the fantasy comedy grossed way over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. But do you know how much the lead actress and her onscreen love interest, Ryan Gosling, were paid for the film? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.
Barbie clashed at the box office with the Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. It led to the viral Barbenheimer effect, which helped the films garner massive hype among the audiences. Both movies were strong on content, but it was ultimately the Greta Gerwig directorial that won the box office race.
Barbie Budget & Box Office Collection
The fantasy comedy was initially planned to be made on a staggering budget of $100 million. But the cost eventually inflated to $145 million. At the worldwide box office, Barbie accumulated a sum of $636 million in the domestic markets. In addition, $810 million was earned from the international markets.
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The overall collections from the worldwide box office were $1.4 billion. It was the highest-grossing film of 2023, the most successful global release for Warner Bros, the first film to gross over $1 billion dollar for a female director, and the list of records goes on.
How Much Did Margot Robbie Earn For Barbie?
Earlier reports suggested Margot Robbie was paid a base salary of $12.5 million for her performance in the fantasy comedy. In addition, her production company bought the Barbie IP years before the film was released.
Considering the box office bonuses and other factors, Margot took home a sum of a staggering $50 million. This means, the leading actress ultimately took home a chunk of 34% of the overall budget alone.
Ryan Gosling’s Salary For Barbie
Ryan Gosling was so convincing as Ken that fans demanded a solo movie based on his iconic character. He was reportedly paid a sum of $12.5 million for his role.
What Next For Margot Robbie?Â
Margot recently appeared in the romantic fantasy, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, which released on September 19, 2025. She is set to appear next on Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation opposite Jacob Elordi, playing the role of Catherine Earnshaw.
What Next For Ryan Gosling?Â
The La La Land star will next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi adventure, Project Hail Mary, scheduled for a March 20, 2025, release. He will also star in the much-awaited Star Wars: Starfighter.
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