As a new Dreamhouse is unveiled in Malibu, a look at the stars who have embraced all things Barbie

Fancy yourself as a budding interior designer? Want to stay ahead of the garishly painted curve when it comes to the latest on-trend colours, themes and aesthetics? Well, you could make a start by grabbing yourself a dozen tins of pink emulsion. 

It might not be to everyone’s taste, but with the imminent release of director Greta Gerwig’s eagerly anticipated Barbie – a surreal feature length odyssey inspired by the Mattel doll franchise – one can expect the divisive colour to catch on over the coming months. 

And while Barbie – with the undeniable assistance of actress Margot Robbie and her on-screen Ken, Ryan Gosling – has inevitably influenced fast-fashion, she has also cast an unlikely spell over home interiors.

Indeed, with less than a month before it goes on general release, fans have already been given a chance to stay in a pink painted Malibu Dreamhouse inspired by the film… for free.

AirBnB announced on Monday that the sprawling home will be available for fans to book two free one-night stays for two guests apiece on July 21 and July 22.

Free stay: With less than a month before Barbie is released, fans can get a chance to stay in a real life Malibu DreamHouse… for free, but more than one star has already embraced the pink theme 

Pretty in pink: Barbie, starring Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel character, will go on general release from July 21 

They will also honor the upcoming movie’s themes of girl empowerment by making a one-time donation to Save The Children. 

But while the extraordinary pink palace is hard to miss, it is by no means the first of its kind.

So, who else went plastic fantastic and painted their homes pink? And perhaps more importantly, why? Read on for the full list… 

BELLA THORNE  

The actress made quite a statement after purchasing her unique 4,500 square foot Sherman Oaks home for $2.01 million in 2016. 

Long before Barbie made her transition from  toy shop shelf to cinema screen, Bella opted to coat the exterior  of her six-bedroom property in bright pastel pink. 

The garish colour scheme extends to its interiors, with one room boasting a large pink felt layered snooker table, while another features headache inducing pink walls and ceiling decorations. 

The property was featured on MTV’s Cribs in October 2018 and also got a write-up from Architectural Digest earlier that year. 

Since 2019 she has been renting out the property, which she has dubbed the ‘Trippy Twins Fun House,’ for parties and photoshoots as well as giving guided tours for $50.  

But it was put on the market the following year, for an asking price of $2.55 million.

Hard to miss: Bella Thorne made quite a statement after purchasing her unique 4,500 square foot Sherman Oaks home for $2.01 million in 2016 

Zany: The garish colour scheme extends to its interiors, with one room boasting pink walls and ceiling decorations

KENDALL JENNER

Always ahead of the curve, Kendall embraced the colour pink as far back as 2017 – albeit for reasons that had nothing to do with fashion. 

The supermodel admitted she redecorated her room with a baby-doll shade of pink in a bid to keep off the hunger pangs, a tip offered by a friend after they visited an art exhibition.  

Taking to Instagram that December, Kendall shared an image showing a frosted Christmas tree in front of a distinctive pink wall. 

In an accompanying blog post, she wrote: ‘You may have noticed that I posted this pic on Instagram a few weeks ago.

‘I decided to paint it [my living room wall] pink because while I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the room, I went to dinner with friends and they had just gone to the Human Condition exhibition at a former hospital in LA,’ she said.

‘They were telling me there’s a pink room at the exhibit that had an explanation of the color choice: Baker-Miller Pink is the only color scientifically proven to calm you AND suppress your appetite.’

She added: ‘I was like, “I NEED this color in my house!” I then found someone to paint the room and now I’m loving it!’

Bold choice: Always ahead of the curve, Kendall embraced the colour pink as far back as 2017 – albeit for reasons that had nothing to do with fashion

Welcome to my world of fun: Kendall opened the doors of her pink themed home in 2021 

Neon dream: The supermodel later revealed subtle pink touches in her living room, including a neon sign by British artist Tracey Emin 

Bright idea: A colorful light sculpture by James Turrell welcomes guests into the home. Similar pieces are estimated to be worth upwards of $500k

During a later interview with Architectural Digest, fans learned that the model is a ‘tea addict,’ takes a bath three times a week in a GOLD tub and has the measurements of a man’s penis in pink neon in the living room section of her bedroom. 

She also won’t allow a television in her living room as she prefers to talk to her pals and she converted her home theater to a room where she paints. 

Elsewhere A colorful light sculpture by James Turrell welcomes guests into the home. Similar pieces are estimated to be worth upwards of $500k, among them a pink neon sign designed by British artist Tracey Emin.  

SIENNA MILLER

The craze for all things pink has even extended to rural Buckinghamshire, where actress Sienna Miller owns a quaint, 16th century bolthole with a rather modern kitchen. 

Speaking to Architectural Digest in 2021, the British star revealed she wanted to breathe ‘fresh life’ into the property while redecorating each room with director friend Gaby Dellal – and a bubblegum pink cooking space was top of the agenda. 

She said: ‘It was a very traditional English cottage and it’s now more sophisticated and evolved. I inherited someone else’s vision and made it my own but it was never quite right, so we’ve completely refurbed in here. ‘ 

Nice touc h: The craze for all things pink has even extended to rural Buckinghamshire, where actress Sienna Miller owns a quaint, 16th century bolthole with a rather modern kitchen

Opening up: Speaking to Architectural Digest in 2021, the British star revealed she wanted to breathe ‘fresh life’ into the property while redecorating each room with director friend Gaby Dellal

ZSA ZSA GABOR

The late, great Hungarian Hollywood socialite’s hot pink Palm Springs mansion hit the market for $3.8 million in February – and it’s the perfect Barbie Dreamhouse. 

Built in 1964, the stunning pad also belonged to her sister Magda, another well-known socialite, making the family a dynamic force during the Hollywood Golden ages. 

The pink-infused three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is perched on top of an elevated hill in the upscale Californian neighborhood and offers sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains. 

Sprawling over 3,441 square feet, the gaudily glamorous estate encompasses everything the Moulin Rouge star was, including her extravagance that kept the public enthralled by her. 

Stepping into one of the three bathrooms, your eyes are immediately drawn to the unique yellow peacock wallpaper, which reminds of the star’s extravagant personality. 

The primary bedroom is separated in its own wing and comes complete with an office, a hot pink dressing room, a makeup room and an ensuite bath with dual vanities. 

Impressive: The late Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Thot pink Palm Springs mansion hit the market for $3.8 million in February – and it’s the perfect Barbie Dreamhouse

Distinctive: The unique property offers a glimpse into the life of Zsa Zsa, who competed in beauty pageants and appeared in Moulin Rouge (1952 version) and We’re Not Married!

STACEY SOLOMON 

The TV presenter appeared to be well prepared for the birth of daughter Rose in 2021 after decorating the unborn child’s nursery in soft pink. 

DIY mad Stacey, who has since welcomed second daughter Belle, showed off the all-pink room after upcycling a number of items from her older children. 

The Loose Women panelist took to Instagram to showcase to the freshly decorated pastel haven with her followers. 

Her video showed the room, featuring a baby changing table with a vase full of neutral coloured dried flowers, tiny baby pink shoes, a Jellycat rabbit teddy and a pink wipe dispenser. 

Above the table was a railing which showed a handful of sweet white dresses hung up on tiny coat hangers, ready for Stacey to dress her newborn. 

Finished project: Stacey Solomon, 31,  seemed like she was well prepared for her new addition as she showed off an all-pink nursery ahead of the birth of her first daughter

How sweet: The room was complete with clothes and the tiniest of accessories for Stacey’s daughter 

After giving birth Stacey later documented the moment she showed baby daughter Rose her room for the first time.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote: ‘[Rose] was so settled and alert so I showed her her room,’ before admitting: ‘I didn’t realise how emotional I would get about being in here with Rose. 

 ‘Rose I dreamed of bringing you in here, feeding you in your chair, playing with you, getting you dressed, just everything.

‘It was even more special than I could have ever dreamed of. I can’t wait to watch you grow up in here.’

Special: After giving birth Stacey later documented the moment she showed baby daughter Rose her room for the first time