'My time was running out!' Barbie Ferreira reveals why she quit modelling Barbie Ferreira has revealed why she quit modelling in her early 20s, but keeps working on fashion brand deals. 1 May 2026 Barbie Ferreira felt like her "time was running out" when she hit 20 as a model. Barbie Ferreira wanted to focus on acting The 29-year-old star, who admitted she "started modelling to get into acting", has reflected on her decision to leave the fashion industry behind, having started in her mid-teens. She told Bustle: "At 20, I felt like my time was running out.