Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Features Gloria Estefan as Grandma

The new film "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie," based on the popular Netflix series, stars Gloria Estefan as Grandma Gigi, who embarks on a road trip adventure with Gabby to retrieve her stolen dollhouse from a cat lady named Vera, played by Kristen Wiig. Estefan, known as the Queen of Latin Pop, embraces her role as a grandmother and sees the film as a way to connect with a younger generation, reflecting on the magic of play and unboxing experiences that shaped her own life. The film combines live action and animation, and features an all-star voice cast including Saturday Night Live comedians and Emmy nominees, with Ryan Crego directing. Themes in the movie include embracing creativity and the fear of growing up, with Estefan emphasizing the importance of passing on the spark of creativity to future generations. The movie has been well received, with emotional moments resonating strongly with young audiences during test screenings. The project marks Estefan's intentional entry into children's entertainment, encouraged by DreamWorks to bring her energy and charm to the film.