Ryan Gosling on "I’m Just Ken" Oscars Performance, Hosting SNL and The Fall Guy Stunt Work

Ryan Gosling stops by to talk about the Saturday Night Live sketch that landed him his role in Barbie, hosting Saturday Night Live for the third time and working with Emily Blunt on the set of The Fall Guy.
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Ryan Gosling on "I’m Just Ken" Oscars Performance, Hosting SNL and The Fall Guy Stunt Work
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[@kaia0821]

Ryan is such the genuine goofball. He’s always looking for the laugh. So happy for all his recognition. We all knew he was talented but man but man comedy is him.

[@kemurikat9728]

Absolutely! 😂 RG’s goofiness and laughter makes my day! 😊

[@kaia0821]

@@kemurikat9728 he’s pure joy.

[@daveszymkowicz7476]

Lucky enough being a Canadian kid in the late 90's early 00's, we got to see Ryan on Breaker High. Fun story. Back in 2004, I was on my way from Toronto to Israel, and on our flight was Ryan. after 15 hours on the plane, as we left the plane, I walked past him and made sure I did a slow walk. He was walking and got close to me. I stopped and asked if he was in fact Ryan Gossling. This was already after The Notebook was a hit. he said he was. I asked for a photo and he said sure. He was asking us where in the GTA (greater Toronto area) we were from. I told him I had been watching him since Breaker High, AYAFTD and the movie Beleiver. He said thank you for being fans. Such a nice guy

[@JoyFree-pe4ze]

Qq​@@kemurikat9728

[@kaia0821]

@@daveszymkowicz7476 very cool.

[@BellaxoxoMissy]

He sings, dances, acts. He’s a triple threat. Actually more than that. He seems like a great guy. He’s naturally funny. He’s loyal and is a family man. He’s my ultimate man. ❤

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

He is a great man Did you really love him and want to meet him?

[@Malouco]

I'ma call him Cher when I see him 🤗

[@aljones75]

Ye he’s gorgeous, loved him since Murder by Numbers! Few years ago now

[@kegnerr]

The fact Ryan is highlighting the staff who are not actors credit. Stay humble

[@jueblue]

He is just eternally charming and entertaining.

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Jue, how are you doing

[@userloveEP]

​@@GraysonNguyen-yp8fnhi grayson

[@ashleytaveras9035]

Ryan Gosling is giving us kenergy vibes and I'm here for it. Can't wait to see him on SNL! 😍😍😍😍

[@RobinaB530]

Me as well.

[@kylieb-p2515]

Yes, very keen for SNL. Not too many more sleeps after that before The Fall Guy hits the local cinema here in Australia, on Wed 24th!

[@4deleDaz33m]

Ryan is the Kenergy that the world deserves

[@kemurikat9728]

Gonna watch SNL just to see whatever skit he’s in! Wonder if the show’s writers are under pressure to deliver. 😅 Whatever happens, RG’s there to have fun. 😊

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hello Ashley, how are you doing?

[@reekevp1073]

One of my favorite SNL shorts of all time is Papyrus with Ryan Gosling

[@kemurikat9728]

That skit is SNL gold! Along with both Alien Abductions, Goofy Dad at birthday party and the Christmas short. 😂

[@kkroessner]

The papyrus sketch was Oscar worthy 🙌

[@loganlandis5935]

Yes! One of the best!

[@mikearon1970]

And Terrazano’s

[@FireJach]

I liked the engagement 😂

[@temporaladvisor3958]

Not sure if it's because they're Canadian, but Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds are handsome, intelligent, great actors, and absolute goofballs. So endearing.

[@luisricardo13]

Ryan Reynolds plays himself in almost every movie…

[@isabelmauricio6394]

​@luisricardo13 that's not a bad thing.

[@luisricardo13]

@@isabelmauricio6394 not sure you understand the concept of ‘acting’ 😂

[@isabelmauricio6394]

@luisricardo13 have you leaned to be an idiot or were you born with it? 👏😂

[@temporaladvisor3958]

@@luisricardo13 Everyone's entitled to their opinions. We've stated ours. No need to get snarky.

[@KirbieJohnson]

I watch the I'm Just Ken performance weekly to feel seratonin

[@kemurikat9728]

I think many of us do. 😊

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi kirbie, how are you

[@kellyvendrasco1945]

Right!!!!!

[@DianePadoven]

Me too!!❤

[@HollyRobertsMusic]

It cheers me up too

[@nancilane5069]

He's a true renaissance man: Sings, dances, acts! And he's gorgeous! I LOVE him!!!

[@justanotherview3243]

And gives 'full of himself' vibes

[@andthedragon]

And plays piano :-)

[@clairesteinbeisser4265]

@@justanotherview3243how so

[@rohinipatil9628]

This might be the first time I saw Jimmy Fallon break character and just be himself. It's so better to watch him like this, wish he was like this all the time.

[@joannejohnson7006]

Ryan shares his starlight with his fellow stars directors and stuntmen Hollywood is a better place because of him:)

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Joanne, how are you?

[@kowalski5599]

The Nice Guys, The Place Beyond The Pines, this guy has range. Excited to see what he does next. Would love a sequel to The Nice Guys - it's not too late.

[@Loganberry]

place beyond the pines is criminally underrated, fantastic film

[@4deleDaz33m]

The Nice Guys is criminally underrated, the fact that not too many people saw that when it came out was really sad. Gosling and Russell Crowe were an amazing comedic duo

[@iluvjohnny08]

They were hilarious in The Nice Guys- they need to make another.

[@sean78745]

I'd love anything written by Shane Black with him again tbh

[@Turtlpwr]

Love The Nice Guys so much I would kill for a sequel

[@ElenaAsh5533]

Ryan Goslings performance was the only best thing about oscars

[@NightwingTV]

Ok

[@Kevmaster2000]

The entire show was great

[@reneefletcher1646]

Ryan Gosling was incredible!!! I’d like to add Emma Stone and RDJ winning too 👍

[@CloisForever29]

Arnold and Danny were the highlight of the show

[@McNastyGarcia]

Its an award show what more do you want?

[@lynetteray2146]

Agree! "I'm Just Ken" - Fabulous song and the dance number was flawless. Definitely, that was the pinnacle of the best Oscar Awards in a very long time!

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Lynette, how are you doing today?

[@Uk.mattdaniels]

He is a true representation of what a real man is. Someone who is himself, supportive of others but also able to celebrate his own successes and not afraid to show emotion. Thank you!

[@friktermind]

Let's call it a real human from now on.

[@DJButterSmooth]

Bro is 43 and looks so much better than 99% of people in their 20s/30s im jealous

[@Kindisbetter]

You mean he's in the prime of life.

[@DJButterSmooth]

@@Kindisbetter 99% of people are not in their prime looks wise at that age (even Ryan isn't but still looks great). Most guys are already seeing receding hairlines and/or white hairs by the time they hit their 30s lol

[@singstreetcar5881]

He is so charismatic

[@rls25132]

Ryan Gosling is just the best male film actor out there today. One of my favorite movies is the first one I saw him in "Lars and the Real Girl" 2007. It is such a unique movie and his talent was so obvious even then.

[@user-ei9tu8go4g]

I agree, I went to the movies to see Lars and the Real Girl. I've liked him since he was in Murder by Numbers with Sandra Bullock a million years ago. He was a kid. I liked him way back then but I didn't realize he would be this big of a star. I thought he was a good actor and really cute.

[@FabricioCastelozeta]

Yes Ryan 👍

[@drjennpwrites]

I love that movie! He was so believable in it.

[@KWalt]

I hope SNL does another alien encounter sketch with him and Kate McKinnon 🤞

[@CallMeProm]

That's all any of us want.

[@RaymondHng]

@@CallMeProm McKinnon's character, Colleen Rafferty, was written out. She went to live with the aliens in exchange for the U.S. government receiving the alien's technology.

[@juliemgates]

Same!

[@anitahargreaves9526]

I'm going to look this up sounds fun. 🇬🇧👵😄

[@zoe6723]

Yes, I hope Kate is available to show up for another alien abduction skit.

[@fletcherchambliss1590]

Ok so his constant 70s clothing makes me smile! I feel like I’m seeing regular clothes from growing up!

[@kemurikat9728]

Mega kudos to Ryan’s stylists! 💯🌟

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Fletcher, how are you doing?

[@dayeeoliver]

This man is beautiful

[@obaapohjois-laosis4394]

thank you

[@Dr_Jim57]

Him? I think hes disgusting looking if anything I dont understand the love for this soyboy where are real men .

[@ikejugend]

Ryan gets so much more relaxed with age, i love it

[@poupax]

Ryan Gosling is such a great guy.

[@springtrapsawesomegang3016]

2:10 I love how Ryan sometimes snorts when he laughs, only makes him more of a goofball!! :D

[@b-dub6865]

I’ve been talking about Ryan Gosling’s comedic timing since The Nice Guys, even going so far as to say that he’s funnier than Ryan Reynolds. He’s so funny, talented, good-looking, humble & loving & he’s all about family. I love him!

[@Ibochic1]

Funny but definitely not funnier than Ryan.

[@kathleenclark5877]

I am so proud that both Ryans are CANADIAN!

[@halimahshaheed4825]

Crazy Stupid Love.... omgggggg. He's the BEST in that!! and yes, such a LOVABLE human!!! Because.... Canada! lol

[@kemurikat9728]

Would blow my mind if the two Ryan’s did a comedy together…I think that would be funny af! 😂

[@th8257]

"I've been talking"? Who exactly are you? Maybe it was unintentional but it makes you sound like you have delusions of grandeur.

[@RyanM268]

Ryan Gosling looks so good, handsome, and youthful!

[@obaapohjois-laosis4394]

thank you

[@johnbrowne2170]

And Canadian.

[@joannebrown685]

Ryan Gosling is so incredibly talented in every genre. He’s amazing.

[@joaq3rd]

Ryan should be apart of Jimmy’s “Tight pants” bit

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Joanne, how are you doing

[@vivianjones9749]

I thought that’s what he was leading up to

[@JuanFernandez-jr2wz]

Ryan Gosling as Ken was, by far, the best moment at the Oscar.

[@KateMich12]

Forcing me to watch a Jimmy Fallon interview. Only for you, Ryan!

[@itzzbuddy3360]

Forcing? You hate jimmy? Why?

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

😅😅😅

[@mandcbruce]

That's a little harsh.

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Kate, how are you doing?

[@mandcbruce]

Just tried to make it through the monologue...Kate, you're right.

[@davidbolt5113]

Been watching the Oscars since 1968, and hands down best moment.

[@Hammett_tv]

People be sleeping on Wolfgang Van Halen being involved in "I'm Just Ken"

[@kemurikat9728]

I know! He was right beside Slash and Ronson at the Oscars. He did that crazy shred in the song too! 💯🌟

[@naomiweaver1855]

Man, I love Ryan Gosling. He can do it all.

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Naomi, how are you?

[@bethwinfield8662]

Thats is acting ability! When you can appear chilled, when you're actually terrified, new found respect unlocked

[@barefootlovers]

He looks amazing

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi 👋, how are you doing?

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

Yes so amazing 😻

[@sylvanus2554]

The I’m Just Ken performance was the only clip I watched from the Oscars multiple times cuz it was just so good. Ryan Gosling is such a humble and charming person and a great actor too.

[@maureenw619]

I've lost count over how many times I've watched Ryan's Oscar performance. It was brilliant. The audience went crazy! The video's the perfect place to get a smile or a laugh. Bravo, Ryan!

[@tr0nd15c]

Dude I was seriously roflmao during this interview. Ryan’s the epitome of cool/suave and funny AF without trying hard.

[@Thee_Hamza]

Get off your knees bro 😂

[@kemurikat9728]

RG is Glowing with Joy. 😂💯🌟

[@MegaFlorest]

Ryan Golsing's past two SNL hostings were fantastic. Great sketches and shorts. Papyrus, Santa Baby, and the Close Encounters sketch...

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Ryan gosling is best actor ever great sense of humor + pure talent he always delivers so excited to see him host SNL back again.

[@anziocc]

i love his sense of humor

[@hsd287]

I loved Ryan's performance in Barbie Ken now has his own identity and he proved it ❤❤❤

[@JenniferPChung]

Oh could not tell he was scared if he didn't say anything. The story of Emily is hilarious.

[@SistoActivitatemAtm]

He's an infp so both the fall and monsoon are SE which is his trickster, which undoubtedly would've caused him fear, as extroverted sensing is about the chaotic physical moment!

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Jennifer, how are you doing today?

[@jeansteel1516]

​@@GraysonNguyen-yp8fnugh... using KZbin to hit on women? 🤮

[@loriferris5418]

Ryan's interviews are the best he has such a great personality ❤❤❤

[@vickywitton1008]

Ryan says he is scared of heights! I wouldn't even be able to go in that building, I am terrified of escalators, step ladders, even standing on a chair! To do what he did in that stunt - unimaginable! He is amazing

[@kemurikat9728]

😮 For RG to do that drop backwards too! 😮 (My family peer pressured my father-in-law-who’s scared of heights!-to do the CN Tower Skywalk in Toronto. Poor guy was a pale mess. 😅)

[@JoseLopez-wj7kc]

Ryan Gosling simply the best…

[@amydavis955]

I love Ryan Goslings he’s not only handsome but he’s a great greatest actor I’m in love with him since the notebook 📓 yessssss.. he’s the man.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Amy, how are you doing?

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

Did you really love ryan ?

[@henri_ol]

This man is amazing , his performance during the Oscar was so good , hope the fall guy be a funny and enjoyable movie

[@kemurikat9728]

I’m sure it will be. Can’t go wrong with Emily Blunt around. He’s also giving off some good Lee Majors vibes. 😊🙌

[@M4lgoslingg]

Ryan is such a nice guy I really hope I can meet him someday

[@KP-zd3hc]

I knew it! I always wondered why Barbie felt like a grand SNL sketch featuring Ryan Gosling. 😭

[@lashendawest7509]

We love ryan gosling

[@lindsaygarcia5212]

I love him. He makes me happy. That is all. ❤️

[@barbaraladouceur6305]

Me too!!! 🥳

[@lindsaygarcia5212]

@@barbaraladouceur6305 💃

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Linda, how are you doing?

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

Did you really love Ryan ?

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

@@barbaraladouceur6305 did you really love ryan ?

[@user-li2vl4yd1x]

I really love his sense of humor and style. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@wikedwun]

Drive is such a badass movie my fav of his for sure

[@DorisSigel-rr4pe]

He is such a sweet man and wonderful actor

[@Ashley_e]

That shot of the final 12 story jump the way that it was framed was so cool. I don’t know who directed that but bravo.

[@ArtisanToast]

thank you for inviting me on the show it was great

[@gmock9427]

Very few people can rock your outfit, Ryan. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@joannejohnson7006]

That Kennergy works every time

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi 👋, how are you doing

[@Everywhereambar]

Someone who can share his bright spotlight with those who don’t get it often are my kind of people!🥰

[@tonihagan6330]

I can't wait to see The Fall Guy!❤

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Toni, how are you doing?

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

Yes we can’t wait all

[@kaitlynreiss4664]

Absolutely obsessed he is insanely talented!!

[@daredevil272]

Ryan Gosling did an amazing job at the Oscars with his “I Am Just Ken” performance. He was great as Ken in Barbie and I’m really looking forward to his new film called “The Fall Guy”. Big up Jimmy Fallon as well

[@martinhealy5989]

Dude really is just charming

[@dervincent]

going to Berlin April 19th for the European premiere and possibly seeing him there will be a dream coming true! Such a good guy, nothing to not love about him

[@AnaCecilia_.]

It always impress me how Ryan can make me laugh and forget about everthing when I'm waching him. He exales joy,talent and I really thing it inspire me see him so happy,smiling ..in a time of so much sorrow we all need a Ryan Gosling to light up our days throw his art or just being this amazing human being. He made Jimmy laugh in this 14 minutes and so am I..this is art,this is why I am his fan.

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hello Ana, how are you doing

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi Ana, how are you

[@Xaveriz]

Young Hercules. The very first time I saw him on TV, fell in love and never let go ❤️ Chos!

[@BlakieTT]

Wait... I think this is the first time in a decade and more of seeing Gosling that I've ever seen him SMILE! ... 😂

[@edlinakarina]

ikr same here

[@dervincent]

better go watch his SNL sketches then :D

[@kemurikat9728]

RG’s Happy Glow is the direct result of his role as Ken in the Barbie movie. 😂 He’s exuding Joy like unicorn Nyan Cat. ❤💯🦄

[@skysurfer5728]

Honestly he seems more comfortable in his own skin than ever. I think being a father agrees with him.

[@karmaoutlaw]

How could ya not love him? National treasure…🩷🎉

[@manilkasheran2934]

He's Canadian! lol!

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hello karma, how are you

[@jerichocruzado]

Ryan showing that ankle action. hey now.

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

I happen to love it when they break during the sketch, it's hilarious

[@NeilWeaselboots]

Love when he mentions Young Hercules! was one of my favorite shows growing up with. Watched it recently also with Kevin Sorbos Hercules series

[@arlenemaldonado5218]

his comedic timing is impeccable

[@bluecolor1600]

I've always loved Ryan❤❤❤

[@SupercaliFreyalistic]

I love his shoutout to Alex Moffat! He was always so fun on SNL:) Ryan is amazing too, cant wait till saturday:)

[@serialkiller77]

The Fall Guy looks so awesome cannot wait to see it

[@bluemoon6625]

So talented and so lovely with it, he's the real deal.

[@zypher_2979]

The best thing about Barbie movie was ken

[@veryrandomxx]

So happy ryans hosting SNL, hes surely had the best sketches

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

He is a charming goofball. And a wonderful all-around actor. Still pissed he wasn't nominated for First Man. A couple of his greatest over the top performances have been on tv--the Avatar Papyrus font sketch on SNL and the Knife Guys on Kimmel. Next level brilliant.

[@KyAl2]

It's time the Academy acknowledges this group of performers with an award. Long overdue.

[@sshh2224]

Ryan Gosling's performance was the best thing that has ever happened at an Oscars. Ryan Gosling is so real (i'm literally ryan gosling) he's my role model, love him so much. keep going ryan ❤

[@user-ti8dl2vc3e]

I always find it funnier when the cast laughs!

[@laiba4919]

For the first time I enjoyed the Oscars because of Ryan’s performance and everything that was related to Barbie the movie. Team Barbie brought life to the Oscars. And Ryan was the best part about the Barbie movie as Ken. ♥️

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi 👋, how are you doing?

[@mridurajborboruah5936]

Thank you for inviting me ❤

[@shantelleb7937]

OMG admitting he was on Young Hercules!!!!

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hello 🤗, how are you doing

[@danmiranda888]

We seen two of the greatest live performances during this year’s Grammys and Oscars . Same year unbelievable!!

[@johaniffsofiz]

That drop...❤

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

OMG! Ryan Gosling!

[@jamiedubish]

I love the slower pace on the advanced moves. It helps me master the moves but is still so fun. Thank you!!

[@susanjoythornton4628]

🇨🇦CANADA is so proud of you Ryan! Much love to you and Eva. Can't wait to see you on Saturday Night Live tonight.

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

We are all glad 🙂 Did you really want to meet Ryan ?

[@checklistcorner1669]

HA HA as a Canadian I remember watching Ryan Gosling on Young Hercules AND also on Breaker High! That shows my age cause that was like 25+ years ago!! WOW, how the time flies!! A big fan of him back then and an even bigger fan of him now. He's come a long way in his career.

[@jocelynastheart2732]

He is such a sweet person! talented! beautiful and he is Canadian just like Me! lol!

[@GraysonNguyen-yp8fn]

Hi 👋, how are you doing

[@marval9119]

Ryan has the record for the most KENnon rolls in the world!

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

Looking forward to watching Ryan on SNL!

[@cin9891]

Omg someone tell Ryan we LOVE when he breaks character it’s hilarious

[@thegracegerber]

emily blunt can't be flapped. you heard it here first 😂😂

[@annelie7030]

He is so great🤩

[@katherinetherude]

He is just the coolest!!! So funny and talented and charming and handsome!! Love me some Ryan! Love you too Jimmy 😊

[@ScottyMiller-yn6op]

He is a great man Did you really love Ryan ?

[@laiba4919]

Ryan stole the show at the Oscars 💖🕺