Martin Scorsese really seemed to enjoy Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance

Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance; Martin ScorsesePhoto: Kevin Winter; JC Olivera (Getty Images)

Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon may not have won a single statue at the Oscars last night, but that didn’t stop the director from having a fun and goofy time. In a video shared by his daughter Francesca, Scorsese can be seen on his feet smiling and giggling along to Ryan Gosling’s all-out performance of himbo anthem “I’m Just Ken,” as Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie dance in the distance.

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(Side note: it’s always crazy to be reminded of just how many celebrities are in this room through personal videos and different angles that make the whole thing feel more real than the official broadcast ever could. That’s probably why The Selfie (TM) went so obscenely viral in 2014.)

Let’s take a moment to thank Francesca for all of her service, as her dedication to exposing her very famous father to the world of TikTok is possibly what got him so hyped for this performance in the first place. But even if you’re not a legendary filmmaker and even if you were admittedly more than a little burned out on the Barbie single before last night, it’s hard to deny that Gosling’s performance and utter commitment to the bit were completely infectious. Flanked by fellow Kens Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and 65 backup dancers, Gosling donned a bedazzled pink suit to deliver a full-throated rendition of his power ballad, for which he was also joined by writer and producer Mark Ronson and guitarist Slash, in a surprise appearance.

Adding to the spectacle, Gosling’s Gucci outfit seemed to be a tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” video, although as of this writing the connection hasn’t been officially confirmed. “I’m Just Ken” may not have won the award for Original Song (that went to fellow Barbie track “What Was I Made For?” from Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell), but Gosling’s Kenergy will go down in Oscars history.