- Australian actress Margot Robbie, known for her role in the Barbie movie, sparked a discussion in the crypto community with her recent comments about Bitcoin (BTC).
- In a recent interview, Robbie explained the debates about Bitcoin by likening them to the characteristic features of Barbie’s partner Ken in the movie.
- One of the commenters, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, tweeted jokingly that Bitcoin indeed possesses the “Big Ken Energy.”
Margot Robbie, the star of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, expressed her views on Bitcoin during a program, leading to various debates.
Robbie Shares Her View on Bitcoin
Australian actress Margot Robbie is a well-known figure in the crypto community for her role in the Barbie movie. The Barbie movie is an American live-action comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig and co-written by Noah Baumbach.
Inspired by Barbie fashion dolls, the film is the first live-action adaptation following a series of direct-to-video computer-animated films. In the movie, Margot Robbie plays the role of Barbie, and Ryan Gosling portrays Ken.
The story starts with Barbie getting expelled from Barbieland because she does not meet the standards of perfection. This leads her on a journey into the real world. The film was released in theaters on July 21, 2023. It received highly positive reviews from critics, praising Gerwig’s directing, the performances of the cast, and its challenge to conventional gender norms. It also achieved commercial success, grossing over $774 million globally to date.
Margot Robbie’s Bitcoin Comment
In a recent interview, Robbie likened the debates about Bitcoin (BTC) to the characteristic features of Barbie’s partner Ken in the movie. This comparison sparked various reactions from the crypto community on Twitter.
In an interview with Fandango, Robbie shared that hearing her husband Tom Ackerley and television producer David Heyman discussing Bitcoin reminded her of Ken’s traits in Barbie. The fictional character Ken in Barbie is portrayed by Ryan Gosling in the movie. This analogy led to various reactions from the crypto community on Twitter.
One of the commenters, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, tweeted jokingly that Bitcoin indeed possesses the “Big Ken Energy.” Other significant figures in the crypto sector also shared their thoughts on Robbie’s comments.
Lea Thompson expressed her positive attitude towards Bitcoin after hearing Robbie’s comments, through her Twitter account, Girl Gone Crypto. However, social media influencer Layah Heilpern interpreted Robbie’s words as belittling men discussing Bitcoin, describing them as “weak and pitiful,” and criticized her statement.
Offering a different perspective, Mark Travers, the lead psychologist of Awake Therapy, mentioned that embracing Ken’s energy could represent a selfless and harmonious individual. He argued that Ken’s character challenges traditional gender norms by voluntarily playing a supportive role in Barbie’s universe.
Robbie herself acknowledged in the Fandango interview that defining Ken energy is difficult, saying, “It’s not something you can define; it’s just something you can feel.” Steven Lubka, the executive director of Swan Bitcoin, considered Robbie’s comment as a positive sign for the crypto community.
