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Hollywood Darling Margot Robbie Defeats Ryan Gosling and Other ‘Barbie’ Actors in a Demanding Fitness Challenge

Published 07/28/2023, 10:04 AM EDT

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The Barbenheimer fever is not over yet! While Oppenheimer is now considered Christopher Nolan’s best film ever, Barbie is receiving critical acclaim for its well-curated depiction of self-discovery. Greta Gerwig’s masterpiece required the cast and everybody else to put forward their very best to make the film possible.  

With David Higgins as the set trainer, every day must have been a challenge for the cast. However, recent news shows that one of the lead actors took to the challenge pretty well, impressing fans everywhere.

Margot Robbie aces a fitness challenge on set

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Barbie hit the screens on the 21st of July amidst much hype and stood the test of time, receiving phenomenal reviews from critics and audiences. The actors wowed the audience and their effort to make the movie possible was evident on screen.

Ryan Gosling took intense training lessons with David Higgins to portray the flawless doll-like physique of Ken alongside the other Kens in the film, Ncuti Gatwa and Simu Liu. But the Barbie of the film, Margot Robbie, stole the show when it came to a plank competition. 

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Although Higgins held his plank longer than everyone else, the actress did the best among the cast. Robbie succeeded in holding a plank for 4:10 minutes, as per a post shared by Pubity. It reflects the strength of the 2x Oscar nominee, which is all thanks to her unique fitness secret. 

Margot Robbie’s unique skill that keeps her fit

The movie I, Tonya, in which Robbie played the role of Tonya Harding, changed the way the actress physically prepares for her roles. For the film, she learned to rollerblade for the role of the well-known American skater. She continued to hone the skill even after the film’s release. 

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She credits her fit physique to this unique skill that helps her meet the cardio quota. It would have been impossible to match the perfection of the adored plastic doll, Barbie, if not for Margot Robbie. 

Read More: “No One Was Miserable”: ‘Barbie’ Star Ryan Gosling’s Trainer Spills the Beans on How ’Just Ken’s Got Toned and in Shape for Their Picture-Perfect Role

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Margot Robbie’s physical strength is just another facet of her dynamic persona that has left an impact on the art of cinema. Have you watched Barbie yet? Let us know your thoughts on the pink world of Barbie and Robbie’s performance on screen. 

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Etha Bindu Rani

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Etha Bindu Rani is an American sportswriter at EssentiallySports. Being a fitness enthusiast, she considers Ronnie Coleman and Chris Bumstead as her inspirations. Apart from that, Etha is passionate about writing.
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Stefan Thomas