Glen Powell is quickly becoming Hollywood’s newest star. With roles in upcoming blockbusters like ‘Twisters‘ and romantic comedies like ‘Anyone But You‘, Glen is making waves in Tinseltown. But amid all the praise, Powell remains grounded and ready to shut down any attempts to pit him against fellow Hollywood heavyweight Ryan Gosling.
Ryan Gosling, whose name has become synonymous with versatility and charm, isn’t just a heartthrob – he’s a bona fide movie legend. From his early days in ‘The Notebook‘ to the recent blockbuster success of ‘Barbie‘, Gosling’s appeal transcends gender. And Powell is boldly vouching for him.
Glen Powell Defends Ryan Gosling
Recently, an anonymous Hollywood producer claimed in an interview with The Wrap that Glen Powell has officially made it as a movie star. According to the producer, “Glen Powell is most definitely an up-and-coming movie star in the sense that audiences now go to movies to see him“.
“Unlike an actor like Ryan Gosling whose appeal is mostly limited to female audiences, Glen appeals to both females and males,” the producer added.
Now, that’s quite the claim, especially considering Gosling’s extensive career and the fact that his appeal clearly goes beyond just one demographic. Naturally, Powell wasn’t about to let this slide without a response.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Powell had the perfect comeback: “Gosling is a legend. I’m just Glen.” With this simple yet powerful statement, he not only shut down the unnecessary comparison but also paid homage to Gosling’s iconic status. Riffing off the now-famous “I’m just Ken” slogan from the ‘Barbie‘ movie.
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Glen Powell Knows How To Shut Down Unnecessary Comparisons
Glen Powell’s response quickly went viral, amassing over 100,000 likes. His quick wit and humility struck a chord with fans. People appreciated his ability to stand up for Gosling while acknowledging his own growing fame.
In an industry that often thrives on competition and drama, Powell’s approach was a breath of fresh air. As George Clooney pointed out to GQ Magazine the days of the traditional studio system grooming stars are long gone. That makes Powell’s rise even more impressive.
Clooney said, “[Brad Pitt and I] kind of were at the very end of that, where you could work at a studio and do three or four films, and there was some plan to it. And I don’t think that’s necessarily the case anymore. So it’s harder for you to sell somebody something on the back of a star“.
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