“Gosling is a legend. I’m just Glen”: Even Glen Powell is Willing to Take Down a Nasty Rumor That’s Shaming Ryan Gosling’s Starpower

Glen Powell has emerged as a promising talent in the entertainment world who excels in almost every project he gets his hands on. From gaining wider recognition with Top Gun: Maverick role, he continued to captivate audiences’ attention with his projects like Hit Man, Anyone But You, and Twisters.

Glen Powell recently starred in Twisters | Credits: Universal Pictures

Apart from his acting talent, projects’ formidable box-office numbers further cement him as a strong force in the industry.

However, the actor is still humbled about his career, which was showcased once again when he took down a nasty rumor that shamed Ryan Gosling’s star power.

A Hollywood Producer Praised Glen Powell, Shading Ryan Gosling

Starting his career as a teenager, Ryan Gosling got his breakthrough in the 2000s, eventually earning an A-lister status with his projects like Crazy, Stupid, Love, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, and Barbie.

The reason behind his projects is his versatility, as the actor has taken on a wide range of roles, showcasing his potential. Overall, his screen presence and charisma have contributed to making him a favorite among both fans and filmmakers alike.

However, not everyone believes that Gosling’s star power appeals to a wider audience, as some argue it is limited to specific demographics. On Monday, TheWrap published an article on Glen Powell’s upcoming project, The Running Man where one producer made an unexpected remark.

Ryan Gosling in Barbie (2023) | Warner Bros.

In the article, a Hollywood producer made a notable comparison between the actors, stating that Powell’s overall appeal extends beyond a specific demographic, unlike the latter, who is popular among female audiences.

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.

While the comment drew attention to the Twisters actor’s rising power, it shadowed Gosling’s established career. Given that this could potentially develop into a nasty rumor that could jeopardize Gosling’s legacy, it needed to be turned away. This is when the rising actor himself stepped in to make things right.

Glen Powell Put an End to This Nasty Rumor With a Humble Response

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures

In any aspect, the unknown producer’s comments are far from true as Gosling’s charm appeals to a broad audience, not limited to just females. But the Hit Man actor made sure to put an end to this nasty rumor by sharing a remark that is both gracious and reflective.

Taking to X, he addressed the comparison by replying to the One Take account which shared the news, stating,

Gosling is a legend. I’m just Glen.

This response is notable as he not only showcased how much he respects Gosling but also paid homage to his Ken role in last year’s Barbie.

His statement garnered immense praise from fans, who not only set the facts straight about Gosling’s fan following but also expressed their desire for the actors to collaborate on a project.

Check out the tweets here.

Rather than engaging in any rivalry, Powell chose to celebrate Gosling’s achievements while humbly acknowledging his evolving career. His statement has once again proved that the actor remains grounded in who he is while remaining respectful of his fellow actors in the industry.

Twisters is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.