Ryan Gosling Sends Greta Gerwig a Barbie Flash Mob

There’s little question Greta Gerwig was feeling the Kenergy on her fortieth birthday, due to Ryan Gosling. On Aug. 4, the official “Barbie” Instagram shared a video of Gerwig receiving a particular shock from Gosling within the type of a flash mob of Kens and Barbie. The film’s director may be seen laughing and shedding a few tears as she’s instantly bombarded by a group of males dancing their hearts out to “I’m Just Ken.”

The video begins with the Kens dancing and lip-synching to the “Barbie” energy ballad “I’m Just Ken” earlier than a group of Barbies crash the get together with their very own dance quantity. As the Barbies run into the room, the music switches to Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night Away,” which sparks an exuberant dance get together for your complete flash mob. At the top of their efficiency, all the dancers shout, “Happy Birthday, Greta!”

Near the top of the video, Gerwig hugs all the dancers, and somebody off-camera asks the director if she is aware of who deliberate the musical shock for her. “I have no idea,” she responds. “Think of the bagpipes,” they inform her, reminding Gerwig of the time Gosling despatched a bagpiper to the “Barbie” sleepover to play for his costars.

“As Kens know… Sometimes the only way to express your feelings is through song & dance!” the Instagram’s caption reads. “Ken Ryan sent these special Barbies and Kens to start Greta’s birthday with all the feelings!!”

Gerwig’s fortieth birthday was already assured to be an unforgettable one due to the large 12 months she’s having. In addition to “Barbie” having the largest opening weekend ever for a film from a feminine director (and turning into a licensed blockbuster), she additionally welcomed her second youngster earlier this 12 months. Check out Gosling’s birthday reward for Gerwig within the video under.