Euphoria's Barbie Ferriera Opens Up About the Process of Finding Her Confidence in Her Body

Barbie Ferriera‘s brand new show, Euphoria, made it’s debut over the weekend on HBO.

Now, the 22-year-old actress and model is chatting with Paper magazine about the similarities between her and her character on the screen, Katherine Hernandez, who feels trapped by her body and feels invisible.

“It took six years for me to be at a place where I accept myself, and I’ve grown so much,” Barbie shares. “I really hope that people can see that yearning for Kat to really just want to understand herself and her sexuality, her body and connect with people with a sense of compassion instead of for ulterior motives.”

She also opened up about her own process of accepting her body and finding that power within herself.

“I think that’s what people forget [that it doesn't happen overnight]. It’s like, no matter what you do or wear, what you’re doing online, how much of yourself you’re exposing, it’s a constant conversation with yourself,” she explains. “With Kat, she has a very horrible moment that happens to her where her trust and power are completely taken away.”

Barbie continues, “Though the way that she maneuvers getting that power back in her sexuality is flawed, but it is also the best thing that she could think of. Approaching it in a way where it takes years and a constant battle of confidence and telling yourself you’re okay even when you feel like you’re at a point where the voices are quiet.”

Euphoria airs Sundays on HBO.