Barbie
Summary
2023 was a year to remember for tonic culture events , but graphic symbol named Ken had a colossal year . Obviously , the most noteworthy Ken came in the form of Ryan Gosling ’s character inBarbie , 2023 ’s highest - grossing movie . establish onBarbie ’s illustrious male counterpart , Ken was an integral view of Greta Gerwig ’s movie , serving as the loss leader of the Ken characters and encourage them to take over Barbie Land after discover about the patriarchy . As a result , the Kens , specifically Gosling ’s Ken , went through their own journey of ego - discovery .
While Margot Robbie ’s Barbie was at the center of the 2023 movie , Ken had just as much influence on the world of pop culture . In gain toKen ’s screaming quotes inBarbie , the melodic performance require Gosling and the Kens were some of the movie ’s highlights . Of course , the rendition of " I ’m Just Ken " grabbed the most attention , and rightfully so , considering it will likely be nominated for Best Original Song at the next Oscars . Even Ken - link up product took over the months surroundingBarbie ’s acquittance , include the"I am Kenough " tie - dye hoodieGosling wear upon in the movie . Still , he was n’t the only Ken to dominate pop culture in 2023 .
Another Ken Character Dominated TV In 2023
Whereas Gosling ’s Ken dominated the motion-picture show side of 2023 , another Ken took over the TV side . The year saw the end of HBO’sSuccession , with the last time of year following the fall of Kendall Roy , who was often referred to as Ken in the series . act by Jeremy Strong since the show plunge in 2018 , Kendall and his maverick clientele practice never get the full cartel from his father and sibling . Through his inflated self - Charles Frederick Worth , Kendall still somehow managed to determine ways to the top , as power was his primary inducement .
By theend ofSuccession ’s serial publication close , Ken was far from a winner . After his beginner , Logan Roy , died , Rather than a full Kendall Roy putsch , he was blindside and left in the dust without a clear future . Like other vital moments in Succession , tumultuous events often led to iconic quotes , and the stopping point did n’t disappoint with Kendall ’s " I ’m the eldest male child " proclamation . Succession ’s final episode also left avid Ken fans with one last meme - worthy moment feature Strong ’s fictional character sitting alone on a terrace , contemplating what ’s next . In a show full of memorable character moments , Successionseason 4 made sure Kendall was a subject of word from commencement to finish .
Barbie has become the ultimate 2023 record - ledgeman , but it also bechance to be just the third movie in the twenty-first one C to trounce this record .
Will The Ken Popularity Carry Over Into 2024?
Even thoughBarbiereleased in the summer of 2023 andSuccessioncame to an close before mid - year , there ’s no reason to believe the Ken popularity will disappear in 2024 . Barbie ’s streaming release has leave in renewed interest in the film , especially some of Gosling ’s best moment . Awards season will also put the pic , Gosling , and his character ’s big song back in the spotlight .
The same can be said forSuccession , since the show will get a deal of attention , with major award nominations being given to the majority of the cast members , including Strong , and the show itself . ConsideringSuccessionis also appear on " practiced television shows of 2023 " leaning , many who leave out out on watching the original ravel may check out it out and incur out what all the fuss has been about . 2024 could entail a new grouping ofSuccessionfans is born , and possibly , the Kendall Roy fandom will grow .
