As the Golden Globes 2024 approach, all eyes are on Ryan Gosling, who is nominated for Best Supporting Male Actor for his role as Ken in Barbie. However, fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Gosling’s real-life partner, Eva Mendes, alongside him on the red carpet might be disappointed. Here’s why.
Gosling and Mendes, known for their notoriously private relationship, have made it clear that they prefer to keep their personal lives out of the public eye. The couple, who share two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, have rarely been seen together at public events, and Mendes has expressed her discomfort with exposing their private life to the public.
In a response to a fan on Instagram, Mendes explained that she and Gosling “don’t do those things together,” referring to attending public events or walking red carpets as a couple. She emphasized that they value their privacy and prefer to keep their relationship away from the spotlight.
While Mendes acknowledges the existence of photos of herself and Gosling from past events, such as their promotional tour for the 2012 film The Place Beyond the Pines, she maintains that she is “only comfortable” with images that are already in the public domain. Even when collaborating with Gosling on his directorial debut, Lost River, in 2014, Mendes opted to keep her distance on the red carpet.
Despite their reluctance to appear together in public settings, Mendes still holds Gosling in high regard both personally and professionally. She expressed her desire to work with him again, stating, “I’m still dying to do another movie with him though.”
As Gosling gears up for the Golden Globes, it’s likely that Mendes will continue to support him from behind the scenes, showing her unwavering support for his career while maintaining their cherished privacy. While fans may not see them together on the red carpet, their love and respect for each other remain as strong as ever, making them one of Hollywood’s most intriguing and beloved couples.
