At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling not only showcased his musical talents but also turned the performance into a touching family moment. The acclaimed actor, during a recent appearance on the “Jimmy Fallon Show,” shared heartwarming details about his daughters, Esmeralda, aged 9, and Amanda, aged 7, being involved in his rehearsals for the song “I’m Just Ken,” which won the Grammy for Best Song for Written Visual Media.
Gosling, known for his role in the hit 2023 film “Barbie,” revealed that his daughters were not just spectators but active participants. “They know all the choreography better than I do,” he said with a laugh, describing how his daughters were backstage guiding him through the dance moves. This marked the first major show his daughters attended, adding a layer of excitement to the event.
The “Barbie” star further explained how his daughters’ fascination with Barbie and lack of interest in Ken ironically sparked the creation of the musical number. “It was their interest in Barbie and disinterest in Ken that sort of started all of this,” Gosling noted. He wanted the Oscars dress rehearsal to provide some real-world context for the chaos of filming, including the amusing consequence of “a lot of fake tan stains around the house.”
Gosling’s performance at the Oscars was not just a professional triumph but a personal one, as he shared this significant career milestone with his daughters in the front row. “It was great. It was so fun because they came to the dress rehearsal the day before and so they were in the front row,” he reminisced about the experience.
As Ryan Gosling continues to navigate his successful career, it’s clear that family remains at the heart of his journey, enriching his professional achievements with personal fulfillment and joy.