The SAG-AFTRA Strike Cuts Barbie Press Tour Short: Watch Awkward Red Carpet Moment with Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu
The SAG-AFTRA strike has caused the global Barbie press tour to be cut short, leaving fans with mostly older clips to revisit once they finally get to see the movie. However, one particular moment from a June red carpet appearance has recently resurfaced, featuring two of Barbie’s stars, Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu, who both play Ken in the film.
On June 28, Gosling and Liu were in Canada promoting Barbie when the awkward moment occurred. As they posed on the red carpet, Liu attempts to put his arm around Gosling, but Gosling stops him, resulting in a back-and-forth exchange between the two. Eventually, they decide to stand side-by-side for the photos.
The resurfaced video has sparked various reactions from fans. Some interpreted it as a sign that Liu may not be well-liked among the Barbie cast, citing a different video from Margot Robbie that suggested Liu’s personality aligns closely with his character’s traits. Others connected it to people’s earlier reactions to Liu when the first trailer for Barbie was released, as Liu has been a somewhat polarizing celebrity online. Critics have pointed to his alleged online history as a reason for this division.
However, some viewers speculated that the on-screen dynamic between Gosling and Liu’s Kens in the film may have played a role in the red carpet interaction. Gosling, known for his real-life Ken persona during the Barbie press tour, and Liu portray rival Kens on Barbie Land’s beachfront. Their characters’ insecurities are weaponized, leading to a rivalry that intensifies throughout the film.
Amidst the different interpretations, some fans brushed off the incident, considering Gosling’s overall lightheartedness during the press tour. One Twitter user, @tatertotsmcgee, wrote, I’m confused as to why people are taking this seriously when Gosling has not been serious for a single moment during this press tour.
Regardless, audiences can anticipate watching Gosling and Liu’s Kens dance off and face-off on the big screen as their rivalry unfolds in Barbie. Despite the strike cutting the press tour short, fans can still look forward to immersing themselves in the world of Barbie and witnessing the intriguing dynamics between the characters.
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