Anne Hathaway expressed her relief that the "Barbie" film she was originally supposed to star in never ended up being made. In a recent appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Hathaway praised the team behind the current "Barbie" project, led by Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie. She described their work as hitting a bullseye and causing the world to reach a level of ecstasy. Hathaway acknowledged that the anticipation and energy surrounding the film would have been immense if it had been made with her in the lead role, but she considers it lucky that it never happened.

Hathaway expressed her admiration for Robbie, calling her sublime and praising her work as both a creative person and a producer. Gerwig's involvement as director was also highlighted by Hathaway, who described the duo as toppling mythic giants and breaking through narratives that limited opportunities for many people.

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