Just how mysterious is Ryan Gosling’s Oscars 2024 performance of I’m Just Ken from the hit-nominated film Barbie? Very, as Jimmy Kimmel revealed. While Gosling is set to take the stage to sing the song on March 10th, a recent claim by the show’s host raises questions about whether he was telling the truth or lying about it.
Back in February, Gosling told Variety magazine, “I still haven’t been asked [to perform]. It might be too much of a risk to have me do it. I don’t know how that would work. But I’m open to it.” The statement was somewhat surprising, given the song’s recent popularity. However, during a Good Morning America interview, Kimmel recently threw shade on Gosling’s claims.
Kimmel claimed Gosling “had been asked repeatedly” to perform I’m Just Ken at the Oscars 2024. Kimmel went on to say Gosling “had to think about it for a while” before accepting, hinting at a big production in the works.
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So, was Gosling lying about the Oscars invitation or simply playing coy? Kimmel’s comments suggest the Academy had already approached the actor multiple times. Perhaps Gosling was hesitant or wanted to build anticipation. Regardless, with a big production promised, movie and music fans eagerly await what Ryan Gosling’s Oscars 2024 Performance brings to the Dolby Theatre stage.
While we wait for the Oscars 2024 on March 10th to answer these questions, one thing’s for sure: Ryan Gosling’s Oscars 2024 performance is shaping up to be a major talking point. Will it live up to the hype? Only time – and perhaps Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue – will tell.