Why Is This Ryan Gosling & Simu Liu Red Carpet Moment Being Called Barbie's 'Spitgate'?!
27.07.2023 - 18:56
/ perezhilton.com
Did the Kens got into a tiff in the middle of a red carpet??
Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu are at the center of a viral moment from the Toronto premiere of their new film Barbie — which is now being dubbed another “Spitgate”!
In a viral interaction between the pair, which took place on June 28, they can be seen standing side-by-side and posing for photographers when the Shang-Chi star put his arm around Ryan’s back. But the friendly move was quickly rebuffed by the Canadian actor, in what some think is a diss similar to when it looked like Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine at the Don’t Worry Darling premiere!
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Why so similar? Well, The Notebook alum quickly looked down at Simu’s arm wrapped around him in a disapproving way, which prompted the latter to ask if he didn’t want him to touch his back. Gosling then asked:
His co-star responded:
Eva Mendes‘ husband responded:
Both stars then put their hands in their pockets and continued on with the photo session, looking like a couple cool, totally separate, Canadians. Ch-ch-check out the awkward moment (below)!
Oof!
Many fans took to Twitter with some hot takes on the scene, with many calling it “embarrassing” and “painful” to watch! Some thought Ryan was pissed, some thought Simu was in the wrong for the touching, comments are all over the place. Here’s a few:
Dubbing it Spitgate 2.0, some viewers noted:
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LOLz! Does it have the makings of a mystery feud? Well, not everyone is convinced this was as deep as it seems — and they think it might have more to do with their on-screen characters’ rivalry than IRL friendship, sharing:
A good theory, but