Margot Robbie has revealed she was disappointed that her character Barbie never shared a kiss with Ryan Gosling's Ken in the 2023 blockbuster film. The Australian actress, who also produced the movie, admitted that her friends were equally unhappy about the lack of on-screen romance.
No Kiss for Barbie and Ken
Despite being portrayed as a couple in the film, Barbie and Ken never lock lips on screen. Speaking to People, Robbie was asked if she was glad she never got the chance to kiss Gosling. She replied: "Uh, no! That didn't feel like a win for me."
Robbie also shared that her friends questioned the decision, saying: "All of my girlfriends were like, 'Well, you did a whole movie with him and you don't kiss?'" She added, "'What's wrong with you? I thought you were kind of in charge on this one!' I was like, 'I know, I can't check that one off [my list].'"
Gosling Relieved by Cut Scenes
In contrast, Gosling expressed relief that the kiss scenes were not included in the final cut. He told the publication: "It was so funny trying to figure out what their idea of kissing might be. I'm so glad all of that got cut out."
The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, was released in 2023 alongside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, in what became known as the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Barbie grossed $1.448 billion worldwide and sparked a trend of fans dressing in pink for cinema screenings.
Salaries and Earnings
Both Robbie and Gosling received an upfront salary of $12.5 million for their roles. Robbie's total earnings from the film are reported to have reached around $50 million, including box-office bonuses and producer profits. Gosling also received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Ken.
