Overview

• Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken in the critically acclaimed film 'Barbie', has not yet let his daughters watch the movie, despite them being fans of the iconic doll.
• Gosling's daughters, Esmerelda, 9, and Amada, 7, have seen parts of the film and visited the set during a big musical number.
• The actor took on the role of Ken as a way to make something both for and with his daughters, who showed interest in Barbie dolls during trips to Target.
• Gosling has received acclaim and awards recognition for his performance as Ken, including Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations for best supporting actor.
• While Gosling's daughters have not seen the finished product, they were part of his journey in making the film, even coaching him off camera when they visited the set.