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A picture of Ryan Gosling [2] as Ken in the upcoming "Barbie" movie [3] has been released, and everything from his bronzed tan [4] to his hair color are a far cry from his days as Noah in "The Notebook." The photo shows Gosling in the quintessential '90s heartthrob getup [5]: a frayed denim vest (sans shirt underneath), abs on full display, and most importantly, a perfectly shaggy, bleached-blond hairstyle [6]. While Gosling has starred in numerous movies over the years, this is one of his most drastic transformations for a project to date, and quite frankly, he looks damn good.

This ultra-bright shade of "Pamela Anderson blond" has made a comeback after the premiere of Hulu's "Pam & Tommy," and the color has since become a staple for the summer thanks to stars like Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian [7], and Megan Thee Stallion. Now, Gosling can be added to the list of celebrities influencing us to try summer's biggest hair color [8].

The "Barbie" movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, also features Margot Robbie as the famed Barbie herself, with promotional pictures of the actor also showcasing her having retro, platinum-blond waves [9] to match her onscreen beau.

While there is approximately a year to go until the movie hits theaters, allow this picture of Gosling in character to hold you over for now.

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