Jack Black Calls Out Ryan Gosling Over Oscars Snub for 'Peaches'

The two actors playfully feud over their hit movie songs from 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and 'Barbie'.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:25pm

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Jack Black, who voiced Bowser in the hit 2023 film 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', expressed disappointment that his character's song 'Peaches' was not nominated for an Oscar, especially since his 'archenemy' Ryan Gosling's song 'I'm Just Ken' from 'Barbie' did receive a nomination. Black jokingly claimed he wrote a 'revenge song' about the snub and hinted at a potential music duel between the two actors.

Why it matters

The playful feud between Jack Black and Ryan Gosling over their viral movie songs highlights the cultural impact of these musical moments and the competitive nature of the entertainment industry, even among A-list stars. It also showcases how fan-favorite songs can sometimes get overlooked by awards shows, sparking debates about the fairness of the nomination process.

The details

During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Black expressed his disappointment that 'Peaches', the song he co-wrote and performed as Bowser in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', did not receive an Oscar nomination. He noted that the song was a 'banger' that had become a hit, earning nearly $76,000 from 15 million Spotify streams. Meanwhile, Gosling's song 'I'm Just Ken' from the upcoming 'Barbie' movie did receive an Oscar nomination, which Black jokingly said sparked 'professional jealousy'.

  • In April 2023, 'Peaches' earned nearly $76,000 from 15 million Spotify streams.
  • The 96th Academy Awards ceremony took place in 2023.

The players

Jack Black

An American actor, comedian, musician, and producer who voiced the character of Bowser in the 2023 film 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.

Ryan Gosling

A Canadian actor who received an Oscar nomination for his song 'I'm Just Ken' from the upcoming 'Barbie' movie.

Bowser

The main antagonist in the Super Mario video game franchise, who was voiced by Jack Black in the 2023 film.

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What they’re saying

“Bowser did not get any attention or love from the Academy. And I was like, 'Dude, 'Peaches' is a banger.' Everyone's singing. Your kids are singing…. For a second, I was like, 'I think we might get a nominash.' And, sure enough, we did not. And I even, like, campaigned for it a little bit. I'm not ashamed to say I was trying to get that nominash.”

— Jack Black, Actor

“And then not only did I not get him a nominash, but my archenemy, 'The Goz,' Ryan Gosling, did get a nominash. And I was like, 'Son of a biscuit. This Gosling — always snacking on my potatoes.' Look, I love 'I'm Just Ken,' love [the] 'Barbie' movie. -Yeah, of course…. But I can't pretend like there wasn't a little professional jealousy.”

— Jack Black, Actor

What’s next

If or when Black or Gosling return to 'Saturday Night Live', a sketch featuring a 'Peaches' vs. 'I'm Just Ken' musical showdown could potentially go viral.

The takeaway

The playful feud between Jack Black and Ryan Gosling over their hit movie songs highlights the competitive nature of the entertainment industry, even among top stars. It also showcases how fan-favorite songs can sometimes get overlooked by awards shows, sparking debates about the fairness of the nomination process.