Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira has once again showcased her remarkable 50lb weight loss, posing in satin bras for the latest issue of Bustle magazine, released on Thursday. However, the 29-year-old actress made it clear she is uncomfortable with the constant scrutiny of her changing physique.
Ferreira Speaks Out on Body Discourse
“It’s hard because my whole family fluctuates in weight,” began the star, who will not appear in season three of Euphoria but plans to watch it. “I started modeling at 16, and I’ve looked different every year for over a decade. It’s very trendy right now to talk about women’s bodies, which is exactly why I personally don’t talk about it.”
Ferreira, who stars in two new films this week—Faces of Death and Mile End Kicks—highlighted the relentless focus on women’s appearances. “There is so much discourse around what I look like — and what other women look like — all the time. As women, we are in a losing game.”
She elaborated: “If we’re too small or too big, we lose. We are human beings who fluctuate. I gain weight, I lose weight; that’s just my life. I didn’t realize people would be so hyper-fixated on it.”
Early Scrutiny and Activism
Ferreira revealed that she has faced questions about her weight since her early teens. “People talk about weight gain from my Tumblr days — I was 14 years old in my mother’s room! Of course I’m going to look different. Back then, I spoke a lot about body positivity because I had to. People asked me about my activism when I was just a kid.”
She admitted she was naive at the time. “I didn’t even know what activism meant. I’d put on a bikini for a campaign, everyone would get mad, and suddenly I was an activist. I’m 17 years old thinking, ‘Sure, I’ll be an activist if that’s what you want.’ But I don’t think that’s what true activism is. Real activism is dedicating your life to a cause. I just believe people should be reflected in the media as they are. My career continues to do that.”
While she initially enjoyed compliments on her weight loss, she now views them as a “trap.” “That’s why unhealthy eating patterns continue — you want people to think you look good. It’s funny how people never say ‘you look great’ when someone gains weight. I honestly believe many people would look great if they gained some weight!”
Constant Body Commentary
“The comments are constant. I could be in character as someone else or just being myself, and the focus is always on my body. It feels like my cross to bear,” she shared. When overwhelmed, Ferreira retreats. “My response to stress is to stay home. I will hermit, and that’s OK. I live my life, I just don’t do flashy things. I’ll be at the Renaissance Faire, though — I go every year. I do a little skirt and a corset and sit at the joust. I love wholesome fun because I grew up too fast.”
She also criticized how fans often force actresses to suppress their charisma, citing Jennifer Lawrence as an example. “Look at Jennifer Lawrence — she had an incredible personality and was funny and goofy, and people were really hard on her for it.”
Navigating Fame and Personal Life
Ferreira, who left Euphoria after two seasons in 2022 to avoid being typecast as the “fat best friend,” said she knows nothing about the upcoming third season. “I haven’t watched it yet, but I am going to see it. I want to see where the characters go and I love the girls. I don't think any of the actors know what’s going on — I think they only get their specific sides of the script.”
Regarding her love life, she stated she has never dated an actor. “I only know how to date normal-ish people. To impress me, you need a real personality and real life. I grew up in a different place than a lot of people in Hollywood. I’m an immigrant kid from New York who watched people hustle their way out of their situations. I don’t search for the next ‘it’ person to date. And I hate PR relationships — I could never do that. I want to be like Tilda Swinton.”
With two new films releasing simultaneously, Ferreira is embracing the duality. “We shot Faces of Death years ago and Mile End Kicks about a year and a half ago. The fact that they are out the same week is really funny. I’m trying to juggle both, but they are so different, I don’t get confused.”
