Question

Why was John Legend jealous of Ryan Gosling in La La Land?

Answer 1

John Legend was jealous of Ryan Gosling in La La Land (2016) because Gosling was able to sing and dance in the film. Legend was initially offered the role of the male lead in the film, but declined due to his lack of singing and dancing abilities.

Answer 2

John Legend's character, Keith, in La La Land was jealous of Ryan Gosling's character, Sebastian, because he perceived Sebastian as not being dedicated to jazz music. Keith believed that Sebastian was compromising his love for jazz by playing in a pop band, while Sebastian argued that he was simply trying to make a living through his music. This caused tension between the two characters and ultimately led to Keith leaving the band.