About
Barbie Ross, a Houston native with a lifelong Hollywood obsession, spent her childhood watching sitcoms, collecting celebrity autographs, and dreaming of becoming a writer in Los Angeles. After earning a Psychology degree from St. Edward’s University, she began her LA journey, securing film/TV internships and soon after was crowned “TV’s Biggest Fan” by CBS.
Prior to joining the UCLA Screenwriting MFA Program in 2023, Barbie accumulated a wide range of professional experiences; including roles as a personal assistant, nanny, script reader, customer service representative, university communications specialist and social media manager, high school reunion chair, Apple Store specialist, preschool assistant teacher, holistic nutritionist, professional matchmaker, and bowling league organizer.
Barbie writes female-driven TV and feature stories that examine the complex, often hilarious realities of millennial life – focusing on friendships, family, and love. While comedy remains Barbie’s passion, attending UCLA's program has allowed her to explore other creative avenues; writing hour-long dramas and a nostalgic jukebox musical for the stage.
Barbie combines her unique experiences and self-deprecating humor to create grounded stories that make people laugh. Yes... her real name is Barbie.
Scripts
Healthy Lies
Healthy Lies
Healthy Lies
(Hour-Long Pilot)
An exploration of America’s decline in health, told through different perspectives across several decades.
Aggie
Healthy Lies
Healthy Lies
(Hour-Long Pilot)
In 1917 New York City, Aggie Flanagan (18), from a poor immigrant family, dreams of becoming a Vaudeville comedienne while navigating the harsh realities of life.
Back For You
Healthy Lies
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
(Feature-Length Drama)
When Annie and her husband, Beau’s lives don’t turn out the way either hoped, she goes back in time to stop him from getting injured in a high school football game, giving him a chance for a better future, while risking their own future together.
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
(Jukebox Stage Musical)
Torn between a cross-country job promotion and a marriage proposal, Jane discovers her grandmother’s diary and is magically transported to the 1970s where she joins her 20-something grandmother on the road for a music tour. Together, they navigate life, love and that age-old question: can you really have it all?
My BFF's BFF
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
My BFF's BFF
(Feature-Length Comedy)
In the wake of their best friend's death, uptight Darby is forced to partner with unpredictable Peaches on a road trip adventure to complete Hillary’s bucket list.
Matched!
Yesterday Once More: A New Musical Featuring Songs by the Carpenters
My BFF's BFF
(Half-Hour Comedy Pilot)
In-demand mother-daughter matchmaking duo, Julia and Alexis, help clients navigate modern dating in New York City, along with their team of professional matchmakers. It’s VEEP meets SEX AND THE CITY, focusing on the business of love.
Role Play
Role Play
Role Play
(Feature-Length Comedy)
When a husband and wife on the verge of divorce switch bodies, they must learn to live as the other, ultimately saving their marriage.
Awards & Achievements
Healthy Lies (TV Drama)
2025
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant Finalist*
*Winner to be announced June 2025
Richard Walter & Lew Hunter Screenwriting Award
2025
UCLA Theater, Film & Television
Army Archerd Fellowship Award
2024
UCLA Theater, Film & Television
Matched! (TV Comedy)
2024
Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
Back for You (Drama Feature)
2023
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Quarterfinalist
Austin Film Festival Semifinalist
Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition Quarterfinalist
Role Play (Comedy Feature)
2019
ScreenCraft Comedy Quarterfinalist
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