The Best Surprise Cameos in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’

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*Warning: Major spoilers ahead*

Unless you've been living under aplastic pink Barbie convertible, you've likely seen the massive amount of press that has been going around for Greta Gerwig's new film,芭比娃娃. The highly-anticipated comedy is astar-studded affair, with nearly too many big names to list (including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and more). But while we've been privy to this stacked ensemblesince April, there were a few faces who totally took us by surprise in芭比娃娃. Check out the best surprise cameos below.

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1. John Cena

We were not expecting to see John Cena as a blonde, majestic merman, but lo and behold, there he was in芭比娃娃. The day the movie premiered, he alsoshared this phototo his Instagram, clearly referencing his role.

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2. Rhea Perlman

Is that four-time Emmy-winning actress Rhea Perlman? Yes, that was our reaction when the comedy legend appeared on screen, playing none other than Ruth Handler, AKAthe woman who invented Barbieand started it all.

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3. Lucy Boynton

You might recognize Boynton for her work inBohemian Rhapsody,The PoliticianorDon't Knock Twice, but we had no idea she would be appearing as a “Proust Barbie” in the film. It's a short moment, but she kills it.

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4. Rob Brydon

Welsh actor Rob Brydon (known for his role on the BBC sitcomGavin & Stacey) makes quite the cameo in芭比娃娃, where he plays the unforgettable “Sugar Daddy” doll. In 2009, Mattelsaidthe doll was named as such because he's a daddy to his dog, “Sugar.” Mmhm, we're sure that's why.

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5. Annie Mumolo

Comedy fans will likely recognize Anne “Annie” Mumolo for her leading role as Barb inBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Maror her part as Vicky inBad Moms. Well, we were given a welcome surprise when theBridesmaids作家mem的出现作为一个焦虑的母亲orable cameo in芭比娃娃.

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6. Helen Mirren

Okay okay, we knew about this one ahead of time and Mirren never technically *appears* in the film. Still, we were surprised when we heard her voice as the fabulous narrator, and she gives Julie Andrews fromBridgertonor Kristen Bell fromGossip Girla run for their money.

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