Simu Liu Addresses Awkward Ryan Gosling Moment At “Barbie” Event

Of course, Ryan performs the main, Stereotypical Ken in Greta Gerwig’s recently-released hit film, whereas Simu — who additionally stars as a Ken — portrays his most important rival.

The two Kens conflict at a number of factors all through the movie, usually combating over Stereotypical Barbie’s (Margot Robbie) affection — and hilariously threatening to “beach” one another off because of this.

However, on the Barbie Canadian press day final month, it appeared as if the strain between Ryan and Simu wasn’t simply an on-screen factor.

While posing on the pink carpet on the occasion, Ryan appeared to brush Simu off in a clip that has gained heaps of traction on-line this week.

In the footage, which you’ll watch right here, Simu locations his hand on Ryan’s again as they pose earlier than the cameras. Ryan then turns to Simu and mutters one thing underneath his breath, prompting Simu to maneuver his hand away.

Simu could be heard saying, “Oh, it’s too tender? Fair,” earlier than awkwardly inserting his fingers into his pockets. Both he and Ryan proceed to pose for the cameras with deadpan facial expressions.

In a now-viral tweet that initially featured a clip of the uncomfortable alternate, one Twitter person wrote, “Oh I’d literally never show my face again.”

“this actually hurt to watch… the loud ass way he goes ‘oh, it’s too tender? yeah fair enough… ’ and then just stands,” one individual tweeted.

Meanwhile, some folks recommended that Ryan was simply messing round in character, on condition that his and Simu’s Kens have a rivalry within the film.

“If you know anything about Ryan Gosling, he sells whatever character he’s playing until that shit leaves the theatre. He’s reminding Simu Liu to stay in character. It adds to the appeal of their storyline and press. Brilliant on his part,” one individual wrote.

“This is how I know people aren’t paying attention in the #Barbie movie, they’re literally playing their characters, can we all apply some sense,” stated another.

All in all, the clip took social media by storm, and earlier than lengthy, it was being picked up by a number of shops, too.

But now, Simu has entered the dialog himself to handle all of the fuss across the seemingly awkward second.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Simu recommended that Ryan was merely joking round on the pink carpet as she shared a photograph of the pair smiling side-by-side at Barbie’s London premiere.

“I’d beach off with this Kenadian again in a heartbeat,” he jokingly started on his tales, referring to their characters’ on-screen rivalry.

“He is the best human in every way, especially when he jokes around with us on the carpet and on set, infecting all of us with his kenergy,” Simu wrote.

“Now let’s get back to the issues that matter, like supporting our striking actors and writers fighting for fair wages!” he concluded, referring to the SAG-AFTRA strike that’s presently going down.