Ryan Gosling Brought The House Down With Barbie-fied 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars Performance

Ryan Gosling's show-stopping performance at the 2024 Oscars had people on social media howling with joy and brimming with smiles!

Despite the initial hesitations, Gosling channeled the necessary Ken-ergy he needed to end "Barbie's" remarkable stint at the awards show circuit.

Ryan Gosling Oscars 'I'm Just Ken' Performance

Ryan Gosling dazzled in a pink suit as he belted "I'm Just Ken" at the 2024 Oscars with songwriters Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson. Wolfgang Van Halen and Slash also accompanied him in his powerful ensemble performance with the other Kens - Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Kingsley Ben Adir, and Ncuti Gatwa. (via Page Six)

Gosling's performance at the Oscars was one of the biggest numbers ever at the ceremony. He also gave America Ferrera, director Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and even his "La La Land" co-star Emma Stone a chance to sing the chorus.

Transforming the Dolby Theatre into his very own Mojo Dojo Casa House, he wore a bejeweled pink suit and trousers with a custom black Stetson hat, which she gave to her sister in the crowd. After the performance, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel jokingly auctioned his pants, with Bradley Cooper's mother being the first to bid.

Gosling's performance was reminiscent of the "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" music video, with cutouts of Barbie being paraded around.

Ryan Gosling Oscars 'I'm Just Ken' Performance Reactions

On social media, fans couldn't help but praise Gosling for his live performance. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards but lost to Robert Downey Jr.

"The fact that this wasnt a playback makes it 100x more impressive. Damn you Ryan, stop being so perfect, you handsome stud," a fan commented.

"Gosling just did something almost revolutionary in Oscar musical presentations--he made it FUN! Bravo!" one raved.

"This is historic. Watch Ryan Gosling's song become one of the defining moments in Oscar history and Oscar retrospectives!," another wrote.

Some even pointed out that it should have won instead of Billie Eilish and FINNEAS' "What Was I Made For?" another song from the movie Barbie.

"Im just ken deserves to win because ryan had the nerve to sing it in front of all those a list stars. Great to see him silly. Love that slash and wolfgang were a part of the performance. Love that theyre all in on the joke," another said.

"Outstanding performance by Ryan Gosling and everyone. Ryan, you made me and all of us so proud. So proud of you and happy for you. Best thing happened at an Oscars ever," another praised.

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