Eva Mendes is “very proud” of Ryan Gosling’s Oscar nomination for ‘Barbie’; Denounce Initial Criticism of Ken’s Casting – Deadline

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Eva Mendes expresses her support for her partner Ryan Gosling after the actor earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Ken in the Greta Gerwig-directed film. Barbie movie.

Mendes shared a post on Instagram congratulating his partner on their work despite the criticism he received before the film’s release.

“I am very proud of my man. A lot of hate when he took on this role. “So many people trying to shame him for doing it,” Mendes. wrote. “Despite all the mockery of #NotMyKen and the articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, and now iconic character and carried him all the way to the Oscars.”

She continued: “I am beyond proud to be Ken’s Barbie.”

gosling Barbie The co-star and also Oscar nominee, América Ferrera, took advantage of the comments to also praise the actor for his work.

“He’s brilliant like Ken!” Ferrera responded. “He performed a triple somersault performance! We are so lucky it was him and I am so grateful for the way he showed up for his super stardom and continues to show up to support all women in this process! “He is a class act and incredibly deserving and talented.”

Mendes responded to Ferrera’s message and added: “Congratulations!!! Love you sister!!! Bravo to YOU, queen!!

A day earlier, Gosling issued a statement in support of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, who were snubbed in the Best Director and Best Actress categories, respectively.

“There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this historic and globally celebrated film,” Gosling said in the statement. “No recognition would be possible for anyone in the film without his talent, courage and genius. “To say I am disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.”