Santa Monica, California – Ryan Gosling’s unexpected win at the Critics Choice Awards took the audience by surprise on Sunday night. Held at Barker Hangar, the awards show saw Gosling’s song from the film Barbie, titled “I’m Just Ken,” snatch the Best Song award. Despite being up against strong contenders like Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” and Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night,” Gosling’s track emerged victorious.
As the announcement was made, cameras captured Gosling’s bewildered expression, seemingly unable to grasp the reality of his win. His reaction appeared almost skeptical, as if doubting the legitimacy of the moment. The honor, however, was to be accepted by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Gosling himself. Despite this, Gosling remained in the audience, cheering on Ronson and Wyatt while still in a state of disbelief.
During his acceptance speech, Ronson acknowledged Gosling’s immense contribution in bringing the song to life. Ronson expressed his gratitude to Gosling, stating, “Ryan Gosling, this is as much your award as ours. You made the world, or the audience, fall in love with this song with your matchless performance, so thank you.”
Backstage, Ronson and Wyatt spoke to the press about their big win. Ronson jokingly mentioned his excitement for a potential Barbie musical on Broadway, sharing that he has already written 12 songs and is eagerly waiting for the call. When asked about his desire to see Gosling perform “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars, Ronson responded with earnestness, stating, “The most badly.”
Gosling’s humble and genuine reaction to the award garnered widespread adoration on social media, with fans gushing over his adorable stunned expression. The 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards, aired on The CW, celebrated the best in film and television. For more coverage and a complete list of the night’s winners, visit ETonline.com.