Eva Mendes expressed her pride and support for her partner, Ryan Gosling, after he received an Oscar nomination for his role in the film "Barbie." Mendes took to Instagram to defend Gosling against critics who had previously slammed his performance as Ken in the movie. She praised him for creating an original and iconic character, despite the negative reactions and attempts to shame him. Mendes shared screenshots of an article from June 2022, in which Gosling was criticized for his portrayal of a creepy older man and for his bleach-blond hair and costumes in the film.

Mendes' show of support was echoed by Gosling's co-star, America Ferrera, who also expressed pride for his performance as Ken. Other celebrities, such as Padma Lakshmi, commended Gosling's portrayal of the character, calling it a difficult role that he executed exceptionally well.

In addition to Gosling's nomination, Ferrera was also nominated for best supporting actress.

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