Ryan Gosling decided to play Ken in 'Barbie' after he found the doll in the mud
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Gosling said he found a Ken doll facedown in mud in his backyard after Greta Gerwig offered him the role, and he knew he had to accept.
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