Ryan Gosling has stolen hearts on-screen and rocked the mic, from singing in weddings to a ballad ‘I’m Just Ken’ in the movie ‘Barbie’.
Celebrating his 44th birthday today, Ryan Gosling has captivated audiences worldwide, with his films grossing over $2 billion globally. Starting his career at just 13 on Disney Channel’s ‘The All-New Mickey Mouse Club’ (fun fact: as a teen, he even roomed with a fellow cast member, and together, they once snuck into Disney World for a bit of mischief!), Gosling's journey to fame began with his compelling role as a Jewish neo-Nazi in ‘The Believer’. It was his unforgettable performance in the 2004 romantic hit ‘The Notebook’ that cemented his star status. Beyond his accolades as an actor, Gosling is also a talented singer. Read on to uncover more about this.
Ryan Gosling’s early foray into entertainment was a family affair: he and his sister, Mandi, would perform ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ at weddings. He would kneel in front of the bride to sing, followed by a duet with Mandi on ‘Old Time Rock & Roll.’ In 2007, Gosling ventured into solo music, releasing the track ‘Put Me in the Car’ online. Later that year, he teamed up with friend Zach Shields to form the indie rock band Dead Man's Bones. They recorded their debut album with the Silverlake Conservatory’s Children's Choir, mastering each instrument themselves. Gosling contributed vocals, piano, guitar, bass, and cello, revealing his wide-ranging musical talent.
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Ryan Gosling channels peak “Ken-ergy” in ‘Barbie,’ delivering the powerful ballad ‘I’m Just Ken’ performing a heartfelt serenade to his true love. In Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie,’ Gosling plays Ken, the expert “beach” professional, surrounded by a band of fellow Kens, including Simu Liu, NcutiGatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and John Cena. Though the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack features over 15 original songs by today’s top artists, only one—’I’m Just Ken’—is performed in a classic musical theater style by an on-screen character. Written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, the song captures Ken’s journey to finding himself. ‘I’m Just Ken’ has won Best Song at the 29th Critics’ Choice Awards and received nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 66th Grammys and Best Original Song at the 96th Academy Awards.
