Eva Mendes hits back at Ryan Gosling’s ‘Barbie’ critics following Oscar nomination
25.01.2024 - 16:25
/ nme.com
Eva Mendes has called out those who tried to “shame” her husband Ryan Gosling for taking on the role of Ken in Barbie.Gosling’s performance in the film has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, while his song ‘I’m Just Ken’ (written and produced by Mark Ronson) is also nominated. However, the actor was initially criticised by some for taking on the roll of the plastic doll.Mendes shared one story published by Rolling Stone in June 2022 as an example.
The article’s headline read, “Sorry to Be the One to Say It, but Ryan Gosling Is Giving Major Cringe as Ken in ‘Barbie.’”In response, the actress and businesswoman wrote on Instagram on Wednesday (January 25): “So proud of my man. So much hate when he took on this role.
So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars.
So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie.”America Ferrera, who played Gloria alongside Gosling in Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie, and is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, was in full agreement with Mendes.“He is brilliant as Ken!” she wrote in the comments. “Pulled off a triple somersault performance! We’re so lucky it was him and I’m so grateful for the way he showed up with his super stardom, and continues to show up to support all the women in this process!! He is a class act and insanely deserving and talented.”A post shared by Eva Mendes (@evamendes)Mendes’ comments come a day after Gosling learned of his Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ken.
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