Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt win the Internet as they bring 'Barbenheimer' rivalry to Oscars stage

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 96th Academy Awards witnessed a moment of sheer brilliance when Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt took to the stage, igniting a comedic battle of wits that left the audience in stitches.

In a delightful display of camaraderie and playful banter, the duo brought their supposed 'Barbenheimer' rivalry to life, skillfully navigating between witty jabs and heartfelt admiration for their fellow artists.

As they prepared to honor the unsung heroes of the industry – the stunt performers – Gosling and Blunt masterfully set the tone for an evening that celebrated not only cinematic excellence but also the enduring power of chemistry and humor, as per Variety.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt bring 'Barbenheimer' rivalry to life at 2024 Oscars

Blunt kicked off the banter with a faux-frosty greeting, to which Gosling responded with a nod to their supposed rivalry, saying, "I'm just happy we can finally put this Barbenheimer rivalry behind us." Blunt then quipped, "And the way this awards season's turned out, it wasn't that much of a rivalry, so, just let it go."

The exchange only escalated from there, with Gosling jokingly accusing Blunt's movie, 'Oppenheimer,' of riding on the coattails of his film, 'Barbie.'

"I think you guys are at the tail end of it because you were riding Barbie's coattails all summer," he said, prompting Blunt's scathing response: "Thanks for Ken-splaining that to me, Mr I-need-to-paint-my-abs-on-to-get-nominated - you don't see Robert Downey Jr doing that."

As the crowd roared with laughter, Gosling playfully grabbed the microphone, exclaiming, "You're kidding!" Their friendly ribbing continued until they finally turned their attention to celebrating the unsung heroes of the industry, the stunt performers.

The duo, gearing up for their upcoming movie, 'The Fall Guy,' offered a glimpse into their on-screen collaboration. The film, slated for release on May 3, follows Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stunt performer, and Blunt as the director of a science fiction blockbuster.

Internet delighted upon seeing Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's banter at 2024 Oscars

Upon news of Gosling and Blunt's lively banter at the 2024 Oscars, the internet erupted with delight. One X user enthused, "The chemistry between them," while another declared, "You both are immaculate."

A third user expressed their amusement, writing, "Ha ha, they are cute together," and another labeled their moment as "Truly the best bit of the ceremony so far!!!" The joyous reactions continued with a fifth user simply stating, "This is so much funn," and a sixth user playfully dubbed them "Iconos."

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