Did You Know Before Casting Her As ‘Weird Barbie’ Greta Gerwig Shared A Surprising Connection With SNL Member Kate McKinnon? 

While Barbie enjoys box-office success, its cast and team members are enjoying
their share of fanfare as well. Most notably, its director, Greta Gerwig, has
been applauded worldwide for her masterful work on the hyper-realistic
adaptation of Barbie. Lauded as one of the most inclusive movies of this decade,
Barbie touched many hearts with its representation of varied personalities and
body types. Especially through the Barbies that were unique.

For some that love a touch of quirk, the Weird Barbie with all her
eccentricities is the one that stands out most. The run-down-looking doll is
played by Kate McKinnon, who had quite a special relationship with Gerwig from
many years ago.


GRETA GERWIG COMPARES MCKINNON TO MERYL STREEP

Appearing in the SmartLess podcast, Gerwig reveals that while they were in
separate colleges, she and Kate McKinnon were roommates. Showering the SNL alum
with compliments, she calls her the “funniest, most talented person” she had
ever met. Recalling how her roommate excelled at all fields of acting, she goes
on to say “She could do anything…she was like Meryl Streep.”



The host that can be heard interjecting her to take some friendly jabs at
McKinnon is Ozark [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ozark/]‘s Kingpin, Jason
Bateman. He starred opposite McKinnon and Jennifer Aniston in a
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where he got the chance to get to know the Ghostbusters actress. Gerwig also
mentions how she did playwriting classes with McKinnon. But her remarks about
another Barbie surprise the hosts the most.

ALSO READ: From “Do you guys ever think about dying” to “I’m here to see my
gynecologist”, A Look at Barbie’s Journey of Self-Exploration
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In the conversation, the White Noise actress also reveals her opinions on Ryan
Gosling. And her reason for picking him for the role of Ken is not what you
would think.


RYAN GOSLING WAS NOT SURE ABOUT PLAYING KEN

As the podcast moves along, Gerwig explains her motivations for making Barbie
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and how she chose the cast. She says how she and Margot Robbie both wanted Ryan
Gosling for Stereotypical Ken’s role. They were hellbent on convincing the
Canadian actor who initially wasn’t sure if he was the right fit for the role.
She gives the reason behind this choice when a host asks if it’s because Gosling
is a “hot dude.“

yan Gosling as Ken in Barbie
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She explains how she really enjoys Ryan Gosling’s comedy, especially in SNL. One
thing is for sure, she surely has a special place in her heart for SNL,
considering her affinity for both Kate McKinnon and the Canadian actor. 

ALSO READ: ‘Barbie’ Star Ryan Gosling and Director Greta Gerwig “bonded” on the
Sets Over Their Love for This Arnold Schwarzenegger Rival
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Were you aware of Kate McKinnon’s shared connection with Greta Gerwig? Tell us
in the comments below.

Ibadat Kaur

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While Barbie enjoys box-office success, its cast and team members are enjoying their share of fanfare as well. Most notably, its director, Greta Gerwig, has been applauded worldwide for her masterful work on the hyper-realistic adaptation of Barbie. Lauded as one of the most inclusive movies of this decade, Barbie touched many hearts with its representation of varied personalities and body types. Especially through the Barbies that were unique.
For some that love a touch of quirk, the Weird Barbie with all her eccentricities is the one that stands out most. The run-down-looking doll is played by Kate McKinnon, who had quite a special relationship with Gerwig from many years ago.
<h2>Greta Gerwig compares McKinnon to Meryl Streep</h2>
Appearing in the SmartLess podcast, Gerwig reveals that while they were in separate colleges, she and Kate McKinnon were roommates. Showering the SNL alum with compliments, she calls her the “funniest, most talented person” she had ever met. Recalling how her roommate excelled at all fields of acting, she goes on to say “She could do anything&#8230;she was like Meryl Streep.”
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The host that can be heard interjecting her to take some friendly jabs at McKinnon is <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ozark/">Ozark</a>&#8216;s Kingpin, Jason Bateman. He <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-jennifer-aniston-and-kate-mckinnon-flick-with-jason-bateman-has-to-be-on-your-watch-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">starred opposite McKinnon and Jennifer Aniston in a </a><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-jennifer-aniston-and-kate-mckinnon-flick-with-jason-bateman-has-to-be-on-your-watch-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-jennifer-aniston-and-kate-mckinnon-flick-with-jason-bateman-has-to-be-on-your-watch-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> flick,</a> where he got the chance to get to know the Ghostbusters actress. Gerwig also mentions how she did playwriting classes with McKinnon. But her remarks about another Barbie surprise the hosts the most.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-from-do-you-guys-ever-think-about-dying-to-im-here-to-see-my-gynecologist-a-look-at-barbies-journey-of-self-exploration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From “Do you guys ever think about dying” to “I’m here to see my gynecologist”, A Look at Barbie’s Journey of Self-Exploration</a>
In the conversation, the White Noise actress also reveals her opinions on Ryan Gosling. And her reason for picking him for the role of Ken is not what you would think.
<h2>Ryan Gosling was not sure about playing Ken</h2>
As the podcast moves along, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-jennifer-aniston-and-kate-mckinnon-flick-with-jason-bateman-has-to-be-on-your-watch-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerwig explains her motivations for making Barbie</a> and how she chose the cast. She says how she and Margot Robbie both wanted Ryan Gosling for Stereotypical Ken&#8217;s role. They were hellbent on convincing the Canadian actor who initially wasn’t sure if he was the right fit for the role. She gives the reason behind this choice when a host asks if it&#8217;s because Gosling is a &#8220;hot dude.&#8220;
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She explains how she really enjoys Ryan Gosling&#8217;s comedy, especially in SNL. One thing is for sure, she surely has a special place in her heart for SNL, considering her affinity for both Kate McKinnon and the Canadian actor. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-barbie-creators-ryan-gosling-and-greta-gerwig-bonded-on-the-sets-over-their-love-for-this-arnold-schwarzenegger-rival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Barbie’ Star Ryan Gosling and Director Greta Gerwig “bonded” on the Sets Over Their Love for This Arnold Schwarzenegger Rival</a>
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