Mark Ronson And Ryan Gosling Team Up For Ken’s Anthem In Barbie Movie

 

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, music producer Mark Ronson shared his immediate connection with the character of Ken in the upcoming Barbie movie, particularly the version portrayed by Ryan Gosling. Ronson was inspired to write the power ballad “I’m Just Ken” after struggling to find a Ken doll in a sea of Barbies and feeling empathy for the overlooked character.

The lyrics of the song, including the line “I’m just Ken, anywhere else I’d be a 10,” came to Ronson instantly, blending humor and a touch of emo sentiment. When Ryan Gosling heard the demo, he became a big fan and not only agreed to sing the track but also requested to perform it on-screen. Barbie director Greta Gerwig loved the ballad as well, rewriting a scene to showcase Gosling’s rendition in the film.