The actor criticized people who first questioned Gosling's level of
enthusiasm.
After learning that Ryan Gosling is nominated for an Oscar for his
performance as Ken in "Barbie," Eva Mendes is celebrating her longtime
partner and criticizing those who doubted his drive.
Gosling's funny performance in the movie that broke records made him one of
the contenders for best actor in a supporting role, it was revealed on
January 23. The next day, Mendes, who has been dating the 43-year-old actor
since 2011, shared an Instagram photo to commemorate his nod. The couple has
two children together.
She captioned the photo, saying, "So proud of my man." "When he assumed
this post, there was a lot of animosity. So many people are attempting to
make him feel bad about it.
The 49-year-old "Hitch" star went on, "He created this completely original,
hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to
Oscars, despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about
him."
She attached a heart emoji and lovingly stated, "So beyond proud to be this
Ken's Barbie," at the end of the message.
Gosling was further praised in the remarks by co-star America Ferrera, who
was nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her
portrayal of Gloria.
"He is brilliant as Ken!" the writer wrote. executed a triple somersault
routine! We're really fortunate that he was there, and I'm quite
appreciative of the way he used his enormous celebrity to help all the
ladies going through this.
He was praised by Ferrera as "a class act, insanely deserving, and
talented."
Mendes included a slideshow of images from a June 2022 Rolling Stone story
next to the caption. "Sorry to Be the One to Say It, but Ryan Gosling Is
Giving Major Cringe as Ken in 'Barbie,'" the title said.
The post was a response to movie stills from the first look that showed off
Ryan Gosling's platinum blonde hair and denim attire. Gosling's portrayal of
Ken, according to author Tomás Mier, is "giving full camp, full cringe," and
he said it will give him "nightmares."
A little later in the piece, Mier added, "'La La Land' homeboy looks like
one of those creepy, older West Hollywood men who still think they're in
their 20s." "We're not sure how Mattel is going to feel about this," Mier
wrote.
It wasn't just Mier who had doubts at first. Gosling addressed the photo on
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at the moment it became
viral.
"I was shocked to see that some people were sort of holding onto their
pearls when it came to my Ken, as if they had ever given him any regard at
all before now. Ken was never a player with them! Says Gosling in July
2022.
Audiences complimented Gosling for his comic timing, dedication to the
part, and remarkable performance as "I'm Just Ken" when the movie debuted a
year later.
He has already received three Oscar nominations. Mark Ruffalo ("Poor
Things"), Robert De Niro ("Killers of the Flower Moon"), Robert Downey Jr.
("Oppenheimer"), and Sterling K. Brown ("American Fiction") will compete
against him.
Gosling responded to his acknowledgment in a statement that NBC News was
able to receive. He expressed gratitude for the nomination but expressed
disappointment that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, two well-known
actresses, were not included in the best actress and director
categories.
In a year with so many outstanding films, I am really pleased to be
recognized by my colleagues alongside such exceptional artists. He said,
"I'm also really honored and proud that it's for playing a plastic doll
named Ken, and I never thought I'd be saying this."
"But there is no Barbie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two
people most responsible for this history-making, internationally acclaimed
film," he said.
"Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other
incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a
groundbreaking film," he remarked as he closed his remarks.
Robbie, who produced the movie alongside Robbie, is nominated for best
picture, one of the eight categories in which "Barbie" was included. In the
category for adapted screenplays, Gerwig was nominated.
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