Sunrise host reveals why Ryan Gosling was always destined to play Ken in Barbie movie
Sunrise host reveals why Ryan Gosling was always destined to play Ken in the Barbie movie as a video from his childhood resurfaces
Ryan Gosling has received backlash for being cast as Ken in the new Barbie movie, with many saying he’s “too old” to play the heartbeat.
But on Tuesday, Channel 7 Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew stepped in to defend the 42-year-old against cruel suggestions that he needed botox for the role.
Bartholomew believes Gosling was made for the part after a video surfaced of him dancing as a 12-year-old.
Edwina began, “If you’ve ever wondered if Ryan Gosling was the best to play Ken in the new Barbie movie… check this out.”
She then presented the video of Gosling making a move on TV.
Channel 7 Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew has defended Ryan Gosling after he faced backlash for being ‘too old’ to play Ken in new Barbie movie
The video shot in 1992 features Ryan at the center of a group of seven girls.
The actor wore white MC Hammer-style pants and a bright purple top in the hilarious clip.
Ryan slipped with his troupe to the 1991 dance version of All Night Long [Touch Me] by British singer Cathy Dennis.
The journalist believes Ryan was made for the role after a video emerged of him dancing as a 12-year-old
The video shot in 1992 features Ryan at the center of a group of seven girls
Describing the footage, Edwina said ‘as you can see he definitely has the moves, Ken energy they say.’
Fellow Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr agreed he was made for the role, calling Ryan “iconic.”
The trailer for the upcoming live-action Barbie movie caused a frenzy on the internet, with some saying unkind things about Ryan.
Some took to social media to taunt the La La Land actor for his resemblance to 65-year-old Ellen DeGeneres, sporting his trademark platinum crop and sporting luxe dress sense.
Some viewers of the trailer took to social media to taunt Ryan (left) for his resemblance to Ellen DeGeneres (right) with his trademark platinum crop and sporty luxury dress sense
Others dismissed the decision to cast the actor in a typically youthful role, quipping, “Ken needs Botox.”
One fan wrote, “You guys gonna jump me if I say Ryan Gosling looks a bit like Ellen in that Barbie trailer? because if so, I DON’T SAY THAT!’
While another said, ‘Barbie trailer looks INCREDIBLE but MAN Ryan Gosling as Ken looks so OLD!!!! unfortunately the bleached hair doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do.’
The comedy is slated for release on July 21 this year.
Barbie will be released on July 21 this year