Secret Love Revealed
The couple, who first met on the set of "The Place Beyond the Pines" in 2011, has kept their relationship relatively private. However, Eva Mendes, the 49-year-old actress, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a touching tribute to her partner Ryan Gosling.
Description of the tribute and appreciation
Alongside images from their 2012 film, Mendes expressed her admiration for Gosling by stating, "Mi Hombre. Mi Vida... To say he's the greatest actor I've ever worked with is an understatement." She also included a quote from Greta Gerwig's recent Rolling Stone interview, where Gerwig described Gosling as a unique blend of iconic actors: "some combination of Marlon Brando meets Gene Wilder meets John Barrymore meets John Travolta." Mendes expressed her gratitude to Gerwig for her support by adding, "Gracias to the brilliant beautiful Greta Gerwig @rollingstone."
Gerwig's praise and upcoming project
Gerwig's accolades for Gosling's talent come just before the highly anticipated release of "Barbie," a film directed by Gerwig. Gosling stars as Ken, alongside Margot Robbie in the title role. Mendes demonstrated her support for Gosling's latest project by sharing a teaser for the film on Instagram, incorporating Gerwig's quote in the caption.
Mendes' previous reaction to Gosling's character
In a June 2022 Instagram post, Mendes shared her immediate reaction to Gosling's character in "Barbie," expressing excitement: "So. F. Funny. So. F. Good. So F excited for you to see this. #Thatsmyken."
Gosling's reciprocated love and desire for a family
Gosling reciprocated the love in a recent interview with GQ, revealing that he knew he wanted to have a family with Mendes after their first meeting. He reflected on their time together on the set of "The Place Beyond the Pines," where they played a family, and how it made him realize he didn't want their connection to be fictional anymore. Gosling concluded, "I realized that this would be a life I would be really lucky to have."
Conclusion
The couple's relationship, while private, is filled with admiration and support for each other's careers. Mendes' heartfelt tribute on Instagram and Gosling's profound desire for a life together showcase the depth of their bond.
