Academy Award-winning writer and actress Emerald Fennell will be playing one of the most controversial Barbie dolls to ever exist: Midge. Midge is also a real Barbie doll who was introduced at the same time as Skipper (Barbie's younger sister). She was first released in the 1960s as Barbie's friend, and then rereleased in the 1980s as Allan's wife. Mattel sold a pregnant Midge doll causing debate at the time.
Fennell is no stranger to controversy, having played Camilla, the Queen Consort, in seasons three and four of "The Crown". Prior to that, her biggest television role was on "Call the Midwife", starring as Nurse Patsy Mount.
However, she is also known for having written and directed the film "Promising Young Woman", starring Carey Mulligan, about a woman who exacts revenge on sexual predators. The film won her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. She also served as a writer on "Killing Eve".