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Singer-songwriter Ashe spun a hilarious and slightly embarrassing tale during her time on The Tonight Show about her first meeting with actress Margot Robbie. The meeting went down at a event: with not a few drinks in, she somehow found her way to Robbie, and in an effort to keep up the whole notion of a star being unattainable, Ashe told the Oscar-nominated star against all logic that “some people say that they look alike.” Both the narrator and the host Jimmy Fallon laughed hard at the story. The fans reacted immediately on the Internet, many agreeing with the proposition of them looking alike.
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The meeting story was told at a show of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ recently. Shade half entertained and half with cringing, “I was four drinks in when I spotted Margot Robbie across the room.” Fueled by liquid courage, Ashe felt emboldened, considering that strangers had also occasionally commented that they’re similar in looks.
“I went up to Margot and I said hi so sometimes… so sometimes, people say we look kind of like,” she began, and the social media explosion started, full realization dawning of the horrid faux pas her admission subjected herself to, and, “You’re not supposed to say that ever,” pointed out Ashe: “when meeting a big celebrity.” Robbie could hardly have been more gracious. According to Ashe, the ‘Barbie’ star responded with laughter and said the cutest thing: “Oh my gosh, we should start a band.”
The story was raised one level when an explanation was given for the meeting itself. Ashe explained that the “hi” came before she formally met Robbie at any other time since she has already done the recording of “I’m Just Ken” for the extremely big ‘Barbie’, with premieres and schedules never quite ever doing them the favor of bringing them together before this fateful, drunken encounter.
The clip, mostly between fans of both artists, was quickly commandeered by Twitter. One user very accurately articulated the fan theory stated by the majority: “I saw @ashemusic open for Kelsea Ballerini and I spent the entire show saying how much she looks like Margot Robbie. When we left I said ‘okay but has anyone ever seen them in the same place at the same time?!’ Apparently someone has….” This comment suggests that conversations about the resemblance had been going on among the followers way before this public confirmation.
Another fan came promptly to Ashe’s rescue by refuting her “‘on a good day” qualifier: “mami you look stunning EVERY DAY of your life,” which no doubt most people in the room would have joined in agreeing with when they saw the singer appear live on national TV. The two stars’ scenario was considered much funnier and wholesome. Another observer brought a layer of irony: “It would be even more funny if they didn’t look exactly alike,” implying that the embarrassment of the resemblance is what makes their tale perfect.
An inside joke sprung from the story for those hardcore. One user stated, “In my multiverse you’re the only margot robbie,” giving Ashe the starring role in an alternate universe. Another user responded to the clip with excitement: “I gasped, like yes bring up margot and give us the full story… me and ky were unwell in that studio,” suggesting that this was, to some level, the release of a long-awaited celebrity lore.
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That story is a perfect reminder of how even famous people can have starstruck, slightly awkward moments. This story today belongs to everyone: giving a vulnerable and hilarious moment to the world, backed by Margot Robbie’s beautifully down-to-earth response, which was a perfect recipe for virality: a story about social anxiety and accidental boldness, which ended in the best way possible: — one of the biggest movie stars in the world invited the singer to form a band. That demise-free episode is very indicative of the other side of celebrity life: Even at the most glam parties, there are some great stories to tell. Kirk Frost and his wife Rasheeda are another celebrity couple who share their own memorable moments, much like the dynamic between Ashe and Robbie. The story also brings to mind other celebrity interactions, such as when Kirk Frost and Rasheeda enjoyed their time in Jamaica. In another instance, Rasheeda had her own dramatic moments on television. Additionally, Kirk and Rasheeda announced their Bahamas house renovation, showing how celebrities often share their personal milestones with fans.
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