Ryan Gosling may not perform the song "I'm Just Ken" at the Oscars out of respect for Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie. Despite being nominated for Best Supporting Actor and having the song nominated for Best Original Song, the decision to perform ultimately rests with Gosling. Mark Ronson, the co-writer of the song, expressed excitement about the possibility of Gosling performing at the ceremony. However, he made it clear that if Gosling chooses not to do it, the song will not be performed.

Fans have speculated that Gosling's potential absence from the performance is a form of support for Gerwig and Robbie, who were snubbed for major awards.

Gosling himself expressed disappointment in their snubs, stating that there is no "Barbie" movie without them. Fans have expressed their disappointment but also support for whatever decision Gosling makes.

There is also another reason why Gosling might choose not to perform the song. Despite receiving an Oscar nomination for his singing, he still believes he is a subpar singer. Initially, he refused to sing for the film, citing that the song was out of his vocal range. However, he eventually embraced his inner Ken and sang a catchy number that audiences loved.

While Gosling may not be confident about his singing skills, he shouldn't be worried about performing live, as he is a member of the band Dead Man's Bones. "I'm Just Ken" lost to Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?" at the Grammy Awards. "Barbie" is now available for streaming on Max.