“I am just Glen”- Glen Powell Wins Over Everyone, Following Comparisons to Ryan Gosling
From shaking a leg on stage since his childhood days to doing the same with intensified glamor now, Ryan Gosling at forty-three has arguably brought the most color in Hollywood. From shining in painted blue hues of The Place Beyond the Pines to fitting into the perfectly pink world of Barbie, the actor really outdoes himself in each project. Despite the evidence, Gosling landed comparisons with and still up-and-coming star, Glen Powell owing to an unnamed producer.
An unnamed producer caused waves in his comparison of Gosling and Powell, labeling the former as simply a star who appeals to the female gaze in a piece published by The Wrap. Fortunately for pop culture, Glen Powell may not have had as many years in the industry, but he stepped up with grace beyond years as he wrote, "I am just Glen," while reinstating that Gosling is a legend.
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Given the plethora of accolades and projects, Ryan Gosling, who has proven himself with almost every project, if not at the box office than on the critics' review, does not need a Powell to fight his case. However, the simple act of humbleness on Powell's behalf may have been the best act of his career, so fans are in absolute awe.
Powell, who was already nose-deep in the good books owing to the new crown bestowed upon him of bringing rom-coms back, among other things, is now temple deep in fans' good graces.
Glen Powell wins fan favorite title with his latest gesture towards Ryan Gosling
The rising star, as his most popular synonym has become now, Glen Powell, especially in recent years, has shown utmost acting prowess and a knack for choosing good scripts. From Anyone But You to Twisters, the audience is compelled to pull in for the project, if not for him, then for the rest of the team. However, as this strategy ended up getting him quite the double dagger compliment from a producer, Glen Powell signed his best deal yet.
As the actor humbly put the spotlight back on Ryan Gosling, fans rushed to remind him of his worth in the same way he had reminded audiences of Gosling's, as they wrote "Hey, you're Glenough!"
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From applauding his humorous suave to requesting a collaboration and ensuring that he will have their support throughout his career, Glen Powell pulled the most Glentastic card to secure his career during such tumultuous times.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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