Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling brings the ‘Kenergy’ as he performs Barbie hit clad in sparkling pink suit accompanied by co-stars (and Slash!) at lackluster ceremony
Ryan Gosling brought the ‘Kenergy’ as he performed the nominated song I’m Just Ken at Sunday’s Oscars.
The Best Supporting Actor nominee, 43, wore a sparkling pink suit as he oozed confidence on stage – accompanied by his Barbie co-stars and Guns N Roses guitarist Slash, 58.
Ryan Gosling brought the ‘Kenergy’ as he performed the nominated song I’m Just Ken at Sunday’s Oscars
Barbie – was nominated for eight awards, but also fell victim to notable criticism from the Academy.
Star Margot Robbie was not nominated for best actress, while Greta Gerwig was not nominated for best director.
In another surprise, America Ferrera was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Barbie, with experts saying her character’s impassioned speech about feminism sealed the deal.
Barbie’s other nominations include Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Gosling – who lost to Oppenheimer’s Robert Downey Jr. and two nods for best song — including Gosling’s famous “I’m Just Ken.”
Gerwig was nominated for best director in 2018 for her solo directorial debut Lady Bird. Only three women have won an Oscar for best director: Kathryn Bigelow, Chloe Zhao and Jane Campion.
Gosling was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ken, but lost to Oppenheimer’s Robert Downey Jr.
Barbie was released in July and grossed a record $1.45 billion at the global box office, and $636 million domestically.