Eva Mendes defends Ryan Gosling from Barbie haters: Beyond proud to be this Ken's Barbie

Eva Mendes defends husband Ryan Gosling's performance as Ken in 'Barbie' amid Oscars controversy, expressing pride and disappointment over snubs.

Eva Mendes took to social media to defend her husband, Ryan Gosling's, performance as Ken in the 2023 film "Barbie," amidst controversy surrounding the film's Oscar nominations. The 49-year-old actress shared a screenshot of a Rolling Stone article headline from 2022 criticizing Gosling's portrayal of Ken, expressing pride in her husband's work and the originality he brought to the character. She concluded her post by proudly declaring herself to be "this Ken's Barbie."

The controversy surrounding the film's Oscar nominations includes the snubbing of director and co-writer Greta Gerwig from the Best Director category, as well as Margot Robbie, who played the titular character, from the Best Actress in a Leading Role category. Despite the film's nomination for Best Picture and Ryan Gosling's nomination for Best Supporting Actor, the absence of recognition for Gerwig and Robbie prompted a response from Gosling himself.

In his statement, Gosling expressed gratitude for his nomination but emphasized his disappointment over the snubs for Gerwig and Robbie. He credited their talent, grit, and genius for the success of the film, acknowledging their contributions to its groundbreaking and globally-celebrated status. Gosling also highlighted the importance of recognizing their work alongside the other deserving nominees, while expressing happiness for America Ferrera and other artists involved in the film.

The controversy surrounding the Oscar nominations for "Barbie" has sparked discussions about the recognition of talent and the impact of individual contributions to a film's success. Despite the accolades received, the absence of nominations for key figures involved in the film has raised questions about the criteria and considerations for award nominations in the film industry.

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