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Eva Mendes Defends Ryan Gosling From ‘Barbie’ Haters: ‘Beyond Proud to Be This Ken’s Barbie’

‘So much hate when he took on this role,’ Eva wrote in a new statement amid the ‘Barbie’ Oscars controversy.

In a new social media post, Eva shared a screenshot of a Rolling Stone article headline from 2022 that read, “Sorry to be the One to Say It, but Ryan Gosling Is Giving Cringe as Ken in ‘Barbie.’” Eva’s social media statement comes amid the controversy that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is facing for their 2024 Oscar nominees. However, Greta — who directed and co-wrote the film — was snubbed from the Best Director category, while Margot Robbie – the titular star of the movie — wasn’t nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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