Ryan Gosling.Photo:Rich Polk/Variety via Getty
Rich Polk/Variety via Getty
Ryan Gosling’s performance at the2024 Academy Awardswas more than “Kenough.”
But Gosling’s song and dance didn’t stop at the stage. He stepped out into the audience to sing along with directorGreta Gerwig, costarAmerica Ferreraand Barbie herself,Margot Robbie. For the grand finale, the Kens rocked out withSlashandWolfgang Van Halenas the audience showed their love. (Emma Stone even popped a zipper on her dress!)
See all the best photos from Ryan Gosling’s all-out, show-stopping number that reminded the world what it means to be “Just Ken.”
01of 10Barbiecore KenRyan Gosling.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyGosling opened the performance from his seat in the crowd, crooning into a microphone behindMargot Robbieand in front of a gigglingBillie Eilish.
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Barbiecore Ken
Ryan Gosling.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
Gosling opened the performance from his seat in the crowd, crooning into a microphone behindMargot Robbieand in front of a gigglingBillie Eilish.
02of 10Stage PresenceRyan Gosling.Getty ImagesHe dominated the stage in a hot pink studded suit, paying homage to the film’s key color and his character’s bright wardrobe.
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Stage Presence
Ryan Gosling.Getty Images
Getty Images
He dominated the stage in a hot pink studded suit, paying homage to the film’s key color and his character’s bright wardrobe.
03of 10Dancing KingRyan Gosling.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesGosling brought the star-studded audience to their feet as the song kicked up, and the Kens in black suits behind him broke out into elaborate choreography.
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Dancing King
Ryan Gosling.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Gosling brought the star-studded audience to their feet as the song kicked up, and the Kens in black suits behind him broke out into elaborate choreography.
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Can You Feel the Kenergy?
05of 10There’s No Ken Without BarbieRyan Gosling.Kevin Winter/GettyAt one point during the number, theBest Supporting Actor nomineewas hoisted up over cutouts of a Barbie doll’s face.
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There’s No Ken Without Barbie
Ryan Gosling.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
At one point during the number, theBest Supporting Actor nomineewas hoisted up over cutouts of a Barbie doll’s face.
06of 10Black on PinkRyan Gosling and Slash.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyRock legendSlashgot in touch with his inner Ken too, accompanying Gosling with an electric guitar solo.
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Black on Pink
Ryan Gosling and Slash.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
Rock legendSlashgot in touch with his inner Ken too, accompanying Gosling with an electric guitar solo.
07of 10Crowd WorkRyan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and America Ferrera.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via GettyBarbiedirectorGreta Gerwiggot to proclaim her Kenergy too when the actor stepped into the audience to sing with her, Robbie andAmerica Ferrera. He even passed the microphone to non-cast memberEmma Stone, with whom he costarred in the 2016 filmLa La Land.
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Crowd Work
Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and America Ferrera.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty
BarbiedirectorGreta Gerwiggot to proclaim her Kenergy too when the actor stepped into the audience to sing with her, Robbie andAmerica Ferrera. He even passed the microphone to non-cast memberEmma Stone, with whom he costarred in the 2016 filmLa La Land.
08of 10Talented TrioMark Ronson, Wolfgang Van Halen and Slash.Kevin Winter/GettyWhen Gosling returned to the Oscars stage,Wolfgang Van Halenhad stepped up to jam out on his guitar beside Slash andMark Ronson.
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Talented Trio
Mark Ronson, Wolfgang Van Halen and Slash.Kevin Winter/Getty
When Gosling returned to the Oscars stage,Wolfgang Van Halenhad stepped up to jam out on his guitar beside Slash andMark Ronson.
09of 10Grand FinaleRyan Gosling, Scott Evans, Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ncuti Gatwa.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyThe entire ensemble joined together as the performance wrapped up around Ronson and Gosling, who led a camera man to center stage for the song’s final moments.
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Grand Finale
Ryan Gosling, Scott Evans, Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ncuti Gatwa.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
The entire ensemble joined together as the performance wrapped up around Ronson and Gosling, who led a camera man to center stage for the song’s final moments.
10of 10Crowd Goes WildScott Evans, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson.Kevin Winter/GettyAfter their three-and-a-half-minute performance was complete, the boys in pink bow-ties celebrated their unforgettable time in the spotlight. Liu and Evans embraced as the crowd gave the whole group a well-deserved standing ovation.
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Crowd Goes Wild
Scott Evans, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson.Kevin Winter/Getty
After their three-and-a-half-minute performance was complete, the boys in pink bow-ties celebrated their unforgettable time in the spotlight. Liu and Evans embraced as the crowd gave the whole group a well-deserved standing ovation.
source: people.com
