Fans can't stop talking about provocative moment during Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance: 'He was ready to risk it all'

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By Nasima Khatun

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Fans can't seem to stop talking about this one moment during Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance - and let's just say we're all clutching our pearls after seeing it.

On March 10, we saw some of the world's best actors and actresses gather at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate all things cinema.

From history-making first-time wins to seeing some of the notable greats re-claim the top spot in their respective categories, we were treated to some great moments throughout the event.

And let me just add, this year's 'fits - straight fire.

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling performs 'I'm Just Ken' onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty

But one man really stole the show with his performance of the 2023 Barbie hit 'I'm Just Ken' live at the Oscars and of course, we're talking about Ryan Gosling.

Have a look at the full performance below:

Naturally, a lot of people couldn't help but obsess over the star, his hot pink suit, his sunglasses, his charisma, and every other little addition to the performance, but after watching it close to a hundred times, some eagle-eyed fans have noticed a slightly NSFW moment with one of the dancers.

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Fans were talking about a dancer and his hand placement during the choreography of Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' performance. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty

Approximately 45 seconds into the song, when Gosling is lying down singing, one of the dancers puts his hands a little close to his you know what as part of the choreography.

"Shout out to this dancer who saw his moment and went for it," wrote one X-user who reposted a clip of the moment to the social media platform.

"Going to be bragging about that to the other gays for decades," added another user.

A third also stated that the dancer "was ready to risk it all."

I mean, aren't we all?

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling received praise for his performance at the Oscars. Credit: Rich Polk/Variety/Getty

It comes after there was intense speculation around whether the La La Land actor would be performing his iconic hit at the awards.

A month before the ceremony, Gosling stated that he had not yet asked to perform at the prestigious event, but emphasized that he was totally up for the gig.

"It might be too much of a risk to have me do it," he said in an interview with Variety. "I don’t know how that would work. But I’m open to it."

Songwriter and producer Mark Ronson, who wrote the song along with Andrew Wyatt, stated that he would love to see Gosling, and Gosling only, perform the song at the Oscars.

"...I think if Ryan doesn’t do it then we’re not doing it," he added when discussing the prospect of someone else taking the actor's place.

I guess everyone's dreams came true last night then!

Ryan Gosling
Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty

In terms of the awards themselves, 'I'm Just Ken' lost out on the Oscar to fellow Barbie tune 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish and Finneas on the night.

Featured Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty

Fans can't stop talking about provocative moment during Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance: 'He was ready to risk it all'

vt-author-image

By Nasima Khatun

Article saved!Article saved!

Fans can't seem to stop talking about this one moment during Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance - and let's just say we're all clutching our pearls after seeing it.

On March 10, we saw some of the world's best actors and actresses gather at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate all things cinema.

From history-making first-time wins to seeing some of the notable greats re-claim the top spot in their respective categories, we were treated to some great moments throughout the event.

And let me just add, this year's 'fits - straight fire.

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling performs 'I'm Just Ken' onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty

But one man really stole the show with his performance of the 2023 Barbie hit 'I'm Just Ken' live at the Oscars and of course, we're talking about Ryan Gosling.

Have a look at the full performance below:

Naturally, a lot of people couldn't help but obsess over the star, his hot pink suit, his sunglasses, his charisma, and every other little addition to the performance, but after watching it close to a hundred times, some eagle-eyed fans have noticed a slightly NSFW moment with one of the dancers.

Ryan Gosling
Fans were talking about a dancer and his hand placement during the choreography of Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' performance. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty

Approximately 45 seconds into the song, when Gosling is lying down singing, one of the dancers puts his hands a little close to his you know what as part of the choreography.

"Shout out to this dancer who saw his moment and went for it," wrote one X-user who reposted a clip of the moment to the social media platform.

"Going to be bragging about that to the other gays for decades," added another user.

A third also stated that the dancer "was ready to risk it all."

I mean, aren't we all?

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling received praise for his performance at the Oscars. Credit: Rich Polk/Variety/Getty

It comes after there was intense speculation around whether the La La Land actor would be performing his iconic hit at the awards.

A month before the ceremony, Gosling stated that he had not yet asked to perform at the prestigious event, but emphasized that he was totally up for the gig.

"It might be too much of a risk to have me do it," he said in an interview with Variety. "I don’t know how that would work. But I’m open to it."

Songwriter and producer Mark Ronson, who wrote the song along with Andrew Wyatt, stated that he would love to see Gosling, and Gosling only, perform the song at the Oscars.

"...I think if Ryan doesn’t do it then we’re not doing it," he added when discussing the prospect of someone else taking the actor's place.

I guess everyone's dreams came true last night then!

Ryan Gosling
Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty

In terms of the awards themselves, 'I'm Just Ken' lost out on the Oscar to fellow Barbie tune 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish and Finneas on the night.

Featured Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty