Nominated for Best Original Song, “I’m Just Ken” shares its category with another track from the Barbie soundtrack, “What Was I Made For?”. The film itself garnered a remarkable nine nominations at the 96th Academy Awards, including the prestigious Best Picture.
The song “I’m Just Ken” holds significant weight within the film, serving as a pivotal moment for Gosling’s character, who takes the lead vocals amidst a rock-infused ambiance. Alongside Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen on guitars, the performance featured Foo Fighters’ drummer Josh Reese and Jellyfish’s keyboardist Roger Manning.
At the Oscars ceremony, Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen reprised their roles in an electrifying live rendition of the acclaimed song, earning resounding applause from the audience. Recreating the essence of the movie scene, the stage was adorned with multiple actors portraying various Kens, mirroring the bustling world of Barbie Land. This spectacle marked a highlight of the star-studded evening.
Witness Slash’s solo in the clip below
Slash joins Ryan Gosling during his performance of "I'm Just Ken" at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/fPAFwiCQuI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 11, 2024
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