For those wondering just how much the Ken actor was paid in the new Barbie movie, here’s what we know about Ryan Gosling’s Barbie salary, and how it matched up to the main star.
What was Ryan Gosling’s Barbie Salary?
Ryan Gosling was reportedly paid $12.5 million to star as Ken in the Barbie movie.
A report from Variety states that Ryan Gosling was paid $12.5 million to play Ken in 2023’s Barbie movie.
The report also claims that Margot Robbie, who played the titular role of Barbie, was also paid $12.5 million. With the pay of actors now more heavily scrutinized, the equal pay for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is likely to come across well, as both actors have significant on-screen time and have partnered up for the bulk of press tours.
The Variety report also suggests that Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling received the same amount as Steve Carell did for his work in Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Barbie has often been paired with Oppenheimer in memes, as both movies launched on the same day. Looking at some of the Oppenheimer actors listed in the Variety report, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt all stand out with their $4 million fee.
We’re unlikely to learn whether or not Variety’s report is accurate until more time has passed. Ryan Gosling is unlikely to reveal how much he was paid for the Barbie movie, as actors generally prefer (or are contracted) to keep that under wraps.
At the time of writing, Ryan Gosling’s reported $12.5 million is the most accurate figure we have available.
For more Barbie content, read here about how Mattel hopes to create an entire film franchise. Also, here’s the need-to-know info about the giant Barbie doll in Dubai.
