Barbie Filmmakers Greta Gerwig: In a celebration befitting the success of their Barbie film, director/writer Greta Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach have taken a major step in their personal livesofficially tying the knot after several years together. A representative for the couple confirmed to PEOPLE that Gerwig and Baumbach opted for a low-key ceremony at New York City Hall, choosing simplicity over the extravagance of a pink Dreamhouse or Mojo Dojo Casa House.
The creative duo’s journey began when Gerwig was cast in Baumbach 2010 movie Greenberg, marking the genesis of both their professional and personal connection. Notably, Baumbach was still married to actress Jennifer Jason Leigh at the time, with their divorce finalizing in 2013. Any parallels between these events and the narrative of Baumbach’s 2019 divorce film, Marriage Story, remain speculative, though he mentioned that his ex-wife appreciated the Oscar-winning movie.
Making their red carpet debut as an official couple at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, Gerwig and Baumbach’s collaboration deepened on subsequent projects such as Frances Ha (2012) and Mistress America (2015), both of which they co-wrote. Gerwig then ventured into her solo directorial career with the critically acclaimed Lady Bird (2017). Notably, Barbie marks the first film directed by Gerwig that is co-written with Baumbach.
While Baumbach couldn’t participate in the Barbie press tour this summer due to the Hollywood writers’ strike, post-strike interviews shed light on their collaboration. Baumbach initially expressed skepticism about the project, confessing that he urged Gerwig to “get us out of this” whenever it was brought up. However, as they delved into the script during the COVID-19 lockdown, Baumbach became enthused about Gerwig’s approach, describing the process as “the most fun” they’ve had.
Beyond their professional accomplishments, the couple welcomed their second child earlier this year, marking a significant and joyous addition to their lives
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What was Greta Gerwig’s vision for Barbie?
Barbie’s pre-production phase involved creating an “authentic artificiality” look, according to Gerwig. She aimed for the audience to feel like they could touch and interact with everything on screen, making it all seem real and within reach. However, she also didn’t want Barbie Land to appear too close to reality.
Was Anne Hathaway in Barbie?
Anne Hathaway expressed relief that her Barbie movie didn’t come to fruition. In 2017, it was disclosed that Hathaway was linked to Sony’s Barbie film after Amy Schumer backed out of the project, claiming
How much did Ryan Gosling get paid for Barbie?
Ryan Gosling raked in a whopping $12.5 million for his role in Barbie, making it one of his most lucrative gigs to date. Even though he didn’t portray the title character, Gosling’s paycheck matching Margot Robbie’s emphasizes the significance of his contribution and his impact on the film’s promotion.
What is the significance of Ruth in Barbie?
The mastermind behind Barbie, Ruth Handler, established Mattel in 1945 and was pivotal in the company’s triumph. Ruth’s personal encounters and observation of the limited toy choices for girls compared to boys sparked the idea for creating Barbie.