The Next Disney Hero – Ruby Barnhill

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Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

One of my most favorite parts of going on press trips is getting to interview the actors. I can honestly say that getting the opportunity to interview Ruby Barnhill (she plays Sophie in BFG (aff)) was amazing. She is around my kids' ages, so I automatically feel like protecting her LOL. That being said, she is wise beyond her years. In all the press interviews that we did for this trip, everyone she worked with told us how absolutely wonderful she was. She immediately lights up any room she walks into.

Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

One of the first questions we asked her was how she found out she got the part. I loved her response:

When I heard that I got part, I was so, so happy. I literally thought, well, from the look on my mom and dad’s faces, I thought it was going to be news. They were literally like jumping up and down, they were so excited. They said, “Ruby, Ruby, here’s the phone for you. Here’s the phone for you. ” I was like “okay”, because I thought they were pretending, like they were trying to trick me or something. I didn’t know what was going on. Then Nina Gold said to me, “Ruby, how old are you?” I’m like I’m ten. She then said, “oh, well, that’s a shame. ” I asked “why is it a shame?”, and she said “because you’re not gonna be able to drink champagne when everyone’s celebrating, because you got the part!” I was so happy and my Nana bought me 100 balloons!

It was so great. I was so excited, because I always wanted to be an actress since I was like three or four. My dad’s an actor, I’d watched plays of his. It was really, really amazing for me to experience that.

Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

It was amazing to hear her tell us that story. You could still hear the excitement in her voice! We also asked her what it was like working with Steven:

It’s so amazing. I’ve learned so much not only about acting and directing, but also about life in general. One of the things that I’ll remember is that I struggle with making mistakes. My art teacher told me that whenever you make a mistake you panic. You mustn’t feel like that, because everybody makes mistakes and it’s fine.

Steven really helped me realize that it’s okay to make mistakes and that nobody minds it at all. Even if you have to do like 100 takes nobody would mind. That was one thing I learned, and it was amazing. I had a great time, so it was great.

Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

We then asked Ruby about how she felt about becoming a new kind of Disney hero. Her first response was:

Wow. I never thought of it that way.

Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

Then she went on to say:

It’s so exciting, because a lot of Disney films now have very strong female leads andit’s really great to be a part of that. It’s really cool, because I’ve watched like Disney my whole life.

I was in the cinema, and we saw the BFG (aff) trailer and all the kids — (nobody knew it was me obviously), but all of the kids behind us were like, oh, that looks so good. We’re gonna go see that. It's really nice to know that people are gonna enjoy it, and appreciate it.

Photo credit: Coralie Seright - LovebugsAndPostcards.com
Photo credit: Coralie Seright – LovebugsAndPostcards.com

We also asked her about her favorite part about being in the movie:

I think my favorite part of just making the film was being able to come on set every day and see everyone. It was really nice, because I got to act every single day which I had wanted to do my whole life. That was really, really great. I also got to be with Steven and Mark (Rylance) every day. It was always so exciting. It’s just there’s such a magical feeling on set.

It’s great to be part of a film that has such a warming and meaningful story.

She loved making the film just as much as we all loved watching it! If you haven't seen the trailer yet, make sure you watch this!

BFG is in the theaters July 1st! Make sure you go check out Ruby as Sophie and The BFG!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.
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