Why Did Barbie Movie Cut A Margot Robbie & Emma Mackey Doppelgänger Joke?

The Barbie movie cut off a Margot Robbie & Emma Mackey joke ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )
Imagine a movie where Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey share a meta moment about their uncanny resemblance—sounds like a cinematic dream, right? The Barbie movie almost went there but ultimately decided to pull the plug on the doppelgänger joke. Here’s why this inside gag didn’t cut.
Fans have long noticed the striking resemblance between Robbie and Mackey, especially after an Instagram post by @morphy_me went viral in 2019. The post morphed their faces together hilariously and seamlessly, sparking a frenzy online and leaving everyone wondering: Are these two secretly twins?
In a recent interview with BuzzFeed, Robbie revealed the playful banter behind the scenes. “I’ve been getting told for years that I look like the girl from Sex Education, Emma Mackey,” she admitted. It was clear that the joke had potential.
Imagine a movie where Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey share a meta moment about their uncanny resemblance—sounds like a cinematic dream, right? The Barbie movie almost went there but ultimately decided to pull the plug on the doppelgänger joke. Here’s why this inside gag didn’t cut.
Fans have long noticed the striking resemblance between Robbie and Mackey, especially after an Instagram post by @morphy_me went viral in 2019. The post morphed their faces together hilariously and seamlessly, sparking a frenzy online and leaving everyone wondering: Are these two secretly twins?
In a recent interview with BuzzFeed, Robbie revealed the playful banter behind the scenes. “I’ve been getting told for years that I look like the girl from Sex Education, Emma Mackey,” she admitted. It was clear that the joke had potential.
- 11/3/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
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