Get the latest gossip

Barbie made £1billion - so why will Ryan Gosling, who played Ken, get all the glory at the Oscars today?


He plays the confused bloke at the heart of Hollywood's biggest rallying cry for women in decades - and tonight he will be the star of the show at the 96th Academy Awards .

Barbie was last year's most successful film, taking an eye-watering £1.1billion at the box office – and while it is nominated for Best Picture, its director Greta Gerwig and its star Margot Robbie have controversially missed out. While Barbie is expected to win only a handful of smaller awards, including Best Original Song for Billie Eilish's What Was I Made For?, the film will be 'front and centre' in a ceremony desperate to halt plunging ratings and attract younger viewers. Despite it's box office success and pink premieres Barbie is expected to win only a handful of smaller awards, including Best Original Song for Billie Eilish 's What Was I Made For?

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Oscars

Oscars

Photo of Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Photo of Barbie

Barbie

Related news:

News photo

Ryan Gosling 'was in great spirits' while rehearsing for his performance of Barbie hit I'm Just Ken at upcoming Oscars

News photo

‘Rebel Moon’ Was Bigger Than ‘Barbie’ Using Zack Snyder’s Calculations

News photo

Canine film stars battle it out in doggy Oscars: will Messi the collie get teeth into top Fido award?