Jack Black Admits He Had Professional Jealousy When ‘I’m Just Ken’ Got an Oscar Nom: ‘This Gosling, Always Snackin’ on My Potatoes’
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Key Points:
- Jack Black expressed professional jealousy over the lack of recognition for his song "Peaches" from "The Super Mario Brothers Movie" during awards season, especially compared to "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie," which received an Oscar nomination.
- On "The Tonight Show," Black noted that while Bowser, his character, was loved by fans, he felt overlooked by the Academy Awards.
- Black campaigned for "Peaches" to get an Oscar nod but it was ultimately snubbed, with "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" securing the nomination instead.
- He humorously referred to Ryan Gosling, who performed "I'm Just Ken," as his "archenemy" and joked about his professional rivalry.
- Black performed a short song he wrote about the situation on the show, promising Bowser's revenge, highlighting his playful take on the awards snub.
