Well friends, it happened. While the world watched Oscar winners 2024 Crowned in real time, the performances of the “Best Original Song” nominees have kept the Ken-ergy going. And when it was time for Ryan Gosling to sing Barbie “I'm Just Ken,” Margot Robbie and Billie Eilish's reactions were so hysterical they were almost better than the performance.
Of course, their surprised, laughing faces reflected what basically everyone was thinking before Gosling's song and dance at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles actually began. After the surprising reactions of Robbie, Greta Gerwig and Eilish, the singer in the pink suit took the stage with several of his fellow Kens del Barbie cast, including Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa, the Barbie The theatrics really took off. And yes, dear fans, the chant of “Can you feel the Ken-ergy?” it remained in the live show.
But then, out of nowhere, like a pure Oscar surprise, a new player took the field. As if it wasn't impressive enough that “I'm Just Ken” co-writer Mark Ronson accompanied Ryan Gosling on guitar, another killer ax appeared to seal the deal. If you've ever thought, “You know what the Oscars need? More bar! Well, the following photo is going to be a wish come true:
Seriously, could you keep a straight face if you were in the audience at that moment? I was probably like Robbie during this, looking surprised and laughing a lot, while Gosling screamed his heart out. After a night in which naked John Cena and Kate McKinnon joked about sending 'tasteful nudes' to Steven Spielberg, one would have thought the bar was set pretty high for making the audience burst into laughter. And yet, at tonight's ceremony a shining knight appeared and the reactions to his performance were almost better than the song itself.
This performance also made Barbie two for two when it came to incredible musical moments, like Billie Eilish and Finneas' live performance of “What Was I Made For?” also knocked it out of the park. With that tune bringing home the award for Best Original Song for the 2024 Oscars, there's certainly a part of the city that's been painted pink.
Along with the win, Gosling's performance and the surprised reactions of Robbie and so many others made Barbie excellent night! And you can see for yourself by watching the full performance below:
In rhinestones and gloves, dressed in pink from head to toe, singing up a storm; Ryan Gosling turned one of the most memorable moments of the 2024 Oscars into something truly legendary, and the hilarious reactions made it even better. Aside from the competition for who takes home the golden glory, that's the most anyone can hope for when it comes to the evening's honors. Mr. Gosling, if you haven't already been told this tonight, it's Ken-ough.
If you're inspired to relive this fantastic moment and witness the hilarious reactions, as well as rewind to watch the Academy Awards performance that brought it all to life again, that's easy. Barbie is currently streaming for those who have a Maximum subscription. Meanwhile, the 96th Academy Awards will be available for everyone to watch again as they become a part of it all. new on Hulu the next day.
