96th Academy Award: Emily Blunt hilariously roasts Ryan Gosling for spray painting Ken’s abs, discuss ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry

Los Angeles, March 11 : Actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt brought the "Barbenheimer" rivalry to the stage while presenting a special tribute to stunt performers, which also included a still from the Indian film RRR.

The two co-stars were both nominated for supporting actor Oscars this year.

Blunt for "Oppenheimer", Gosling for "Barbie" and playfully roasted the rivalry between the two blockbusters.

"Im just happy that we can finally put this Barbenheimer rivalry aside," Gosling told Blunt on the stage.

"The way this award season has turned out, it wasnt that much of a rivalry.Just let it go!"

Blunt funnily responded by talking about how Christopher Nolans "Oppenheimer" has dominated the awards season with several wins for best picture, from the Golden Globes to the BAFTA Film Awards.

"Its true.

You guys are doing very well, you know? Congratulations," Gosling told Blunt about the success of Nolans film.

"But I think I kind of figured out why its called Barbenheimer and not Oppenarbie.

Youre on the tail end because you rode Barbies coattails all summer."

Gosling was referring to the $1.4 billion "Barbie" grossed at the worldwide box-office, which made Gerwigs blockbuster comedy the highest-grossing film of 2023."Oppenheimer" too earned more than $960 million worldwide, reports variety.com.

"Thanks for Kens-plaining that to me, all right," Blunt replied.

She added: "Mr.I need to paint my abs to get nominated! You dont see Robert Downey doing that."

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