Ryan Gosling Celebrates Mark Ronson’s ‘Kenergy’: From Ken’s Zero F—s to Global Stardom
Ryan Gosling, the man behind the infamous term “Kenergy” (a word he admits to conjuring up on a press junket to dodge questions), took the stage at Variety’s Hitmakers event with a chuckle and a nod to his linguistic creation. Ryan Gosling, who presented the Soundtrack of the Year award to Mark Ronson, playfully embraced the concept of “Kenergy” to describe the music maestro.
Ryan Gosling’s Witty Introduction to “Kenergy”
“What is ‘Kenergy’ other than a word I made up on a press junket so I didn’t have to really answer any questions, that’s haunted me ever since?” Ryan Gosling quipped, defining it as the strength and vitality required for a sustained period of ‘Kenning.’ And what’s ‘Kenning’? “To Ken is to give more than is necessary or required to reflect so that others might shine,” he explained, with a smirk.
From Press Junket to Stardom: The Origins of Ryan Gosling’s Coined Term
The “I’m Just Ken” crooner amusingly reflected on the transformation of the once-overlooked character Ken, stating, “Up until six months ago, the entire world gave zero cares about Ken. He was just this 70-year-old crotchless doll with no house, no car, no job, and no voice, and look at him now!” Ryan Gosling attributed Ken’s newfound glory to one man: Mark Ronson.
Ken’s Epic Transformation: Ryan Gosling Credits Mark Ronson’s Magic
Highlighting Ronson’s impressive portfolio, which includes collaborations with Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Adele, Duran Duran, Diplo, and the late Amy Winehouse, Ryan Gosling humorously added, “Believe me, if you’ve ever had your essence synthesized into music by Marc Ronson, you’d want to give him an award too.”
Ryan Gosling’s Humorous Take on Ken’s Past: “Zero F—s” to Grammy-Nominated Stardom
In Ronson’s acceptance speech, he shared insights into the making of the “Barbie” soundtrack, noting the challenges of aligning music with a director’s vision. Despite the hurdles, the soundtrack garnered 11 Grammy nominations and dominated the category for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Oscars on the Horizon: Ryan Gosling Reflects on Ronson’s Award-Worthy Impact
As Ronson gears up for the Oscars, Ryan Gosling playfully concluded, “I felt kinda bad that we hogged the whole thing, but it was great to see that kind of acknowledgment, and obviously I’m not complaining.” In this whimsical journey through Kenergy, Ryan Gosling, Mark Ronson, and the revived Ken all found their moments to shine.
