“It feels so true”: Ryan Gosling Moved the Entire Barbie Cast and Director To Tears After His One Simple Confession To Co-star America Ferrera

Barbie achieves a remarkable feat, crossing the $1 billion mark in global box office earnings and becoming a cultural sensation.

The movie, starring Margot Robbie and produced by her, has held strong in the top position for three weeks since its release.

Directed by Greta Gerwig, an Oscar-nominated writer-director, the film follows Barbie on an exciting adventure in the real world.

In the movie, America Ferrera portrays Gloria, a Mattel employee who assists Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, in navigating the challenges of the real world.

When Gloria plays with Sasha’s old Barbie toys, she transfers her fears and worries onto Barbie, leading to Barbie experiencing an existential crisis.

During an interview, Ryan Gosling, Ferrera’s co-star, made a comment about her that touched the entire cast and director.

Ryan Gosling pays tribute to America Ferrera

After Barbie’s existential crisis in the “real world,” Gloria, a human intertwined with Barbie’s life, delivers a powerful speech addressing the struggles faced by women in modern society.

In the second half of the movie, America Ferrera’s character, Gloria, delivers a monologue highlighting the double standards imposed on women.

This scene stands out as one of the highlights of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.

Ferrera rehearsed the speech 30 times before finally filming it.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ryan Gosling praised his co-star America Ferrera, leaving her and fans pleasantly surprised.

He commended her for her authenticity and even referenced one of her well-known TED Talks.

Gosling said, “It feels so genuine, and what makes it even more impactful is that it resonates with who you truly are.

You have had many moments in your career where you have spoken the truth at the right time.

Your TED Talk is a perfect example.”

Gosling’s familiarity with Ferrera’s TED Talk demonstrated his genuine admiration for her work.

In her TED Talk titled “My Identity is a Superpower,” Ferrera advocates for accurate representation of diverse cultures in Hollywood.

She shares her own professional journey while emphasizing the importance of honesty in media portrayals.

Ferrera and the rest of the cast were pleasantly surprised by Gosling’s compliments.

It is not often that people take the time to truly understand someone instead of offering superficial praise.

America Ferrera’s impactful monologue in Barbie

Barbie becomes disheartened when she discovers that the real world does not embrace the feminist ideals associated with the Barbie brand.

Gloria steps in to support her, inspiring all the other Barbies in Barbieland in the process.

Gloria delivers a much-needed monologue to the Barbies, shedding light on the unfair expectations and discrimination women face.

“It is practically impossible to be a woman.

You are beautiful, intelligent, and it pains me to see you doubting your worth.

We are constantly expected to be extraordinary, yet somehow we always fall short…”

Gloria delivers this profound and passionate speech when Barbie returns to Barbie Land in the movie and learns that Ken, portrayed as the head of the patriarchy, has taken control.

Gloria’s powerful words motivate the Barbies to take charge and fight for their rights.

The scene took two days to film, and Ferrera estimates she performed the full speech 30 to 50 times.

Her favorite line, which she worked on together with Gerwig, is the one about always being grateful.

During Ferrera’s performance, director Greta Gerwig revealed, “When America delivered her beautiful speech, I couldn’t help but cry.

As I looked around, I realized that everyone on set was also in tears.

Even the men, because they have their own speech that they feel they can never give, you know?

They have their own tightrope to walk, and it is equally painful.”

The impact of the speech resonates not only with the Barbies in the movie but also with real-life viewers.

Barbie is currently showing in theaters.

Source: Entertainment Weekly