January 25th 2024.
Ryan Gosling's significant other, Eva Mendes, couldn't contain her excitement when her husband was nominated for an Oscar. The couple has been together for over 12 years, and Eva showed her unwavering support for Ryan amidst the negative backlash he received for his role as Ken in the upcoming Barbie movie.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Eva defended Ryan against the hate and criticism he faced for taking on the role. She expressed how proud she was of him and his ability to bring to life an original, hilarious, and heartbreaking character. Despite the initial ridicule and doubts from the media, Ryan's performance has now earned him a nomination for best supporting actor by the Academy. Eva even signed off her post with a sweet message, referring to herself as "Ken's Barbie."
Director Oliver Stone was one of the many who had criticized Ryan's involvement in the Barbie movie, calling it "ridiculous" and a "waste of time." However, he later apologized for his previous comments, admitting that he had spoken without knowing anything about the film. He even watched it in a theatre and appreciated the originality and themes it presented. Stone also mentioned that the success of the movie had a positive impact on the film industry, and he wished the team luck at the upcoming Oscars.
Ryan's co-star America Ferrera, who also received a surprise supporting actress nomination, joined Eva in praising him for his incredible performance as Ken. She described his portrayal as a "triple somersault performance" and thanked him for his support of women in the filmmaking process. Other celebrities, such as Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, and Padma Lakshmi, also shared their admiration for Ryan's talent and dedication to the role.
Despite the hate, Barbie received eight Oscar nominations, including best film. However, both Margot Robbie, who plays Barbie, and director Greta Gerwig were not recognized in their respective categories. Ryan shared his disappointment in a statement, acknowledging that he wouldn't have received a nomination without their talent and genius. He also expressed his pride in being nominated for portraying a character like Ken, but emphasized that there is no Ken without Barbie.
The full list of 2024 Oscar nominations was recently announced, and Ryan is nominated for best supporting actor alongside other talented actors like Bradley Cooper and Cillian Murphy. The movie itself is also up for best picture and best adapted screenplay, among other categories. Despite the initial doubts and criticism, Ryan's performance as Ken has proven to be a success, and the film has grossed over $1.44 billion at the box office.
Eva and Ryan's love and support for each other is truly heartwarming, and it's clear that she is incredibly proud of her husband's achievements. As the Oscars approach, we can't wait to see if Ryan will take home the award for his outstanding performance in Barbie.
Ryan Gosling's partner, Eva Mendes, couldn't contain her excitement when her husband received an Oscar nomination. Eva has been in a relationship with Ryan for over 12 years and she couldn't be prouder of his performance in the upcoming Barbie movie. However, when the first picture of Ryan as Ken was released, he received a lot of hate and criticism. But Eva stood by him, defending his choice to take on the role.
In a rare in-depth comment, Eva shared her thoughts on the matter on Instagram. She acknowledged the hate and shaming that Ryan received for his role, but she also expressed her pride in his ability to create an original, hilarious, and heartbreaking character. She even referred to his Ken as "iconic" and praised him for taking the character all the way to the Oscars. Eva ended her post by declaring herself "this Ken's Barbie," showing her unwavering support for her husband.
One of the people who initially criticized Ryan's role was director Oliver Stone, who called it "ridiculous" and a "waste of time." However, he later retracted his statements and apologized for speaking ignorantly about the film. He even went on to praise the movie and its themes, as well as wishing the Barbie team good luck at the Oscars. Ryan's co-star, America Ferrera, also joined in on the praise, calling him "brilliant as Ken" and a "class act."
Despite the hate and criticism, Barbie received an impressive eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. However, both Greta Gerwig, the director, and Margot Robbie, the lead actress, were snubbed in their respective categories. Ryan expressed his disappointment in this, stating that there would be no Ken without Barbie and no Barbie movie without Greta and Margot. He credited their talent and genius for making the film a success and expressed his disappointment that they were not recognized for it.
In addition to Ryan's nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Barbie also received nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. It's clear that Ryan's performance as Ken has not only been recognized by the Academy, but also by his co-stars, colleagues, and fans. Despite the initial backlash, it seems that Ryan has proved his critics wrong and has created a character that will go down in history.
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