Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are one of the most private and low-key couples in Hollywood. They have been together for almost a decade, but they rarely make public appearances or talk about their relationship in interviews. They have two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, who are also kept away from the spotlight. How did they manage to keep their romance alive and strong, despite the challenges and pressures of fame? Here is a complete timeline of their love story, from the first meeting to the present day.
2011: The Place Beyond The Pines
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes met on the set of the crime drama The Place Beyond The Pines, directed by Derek Cianfrance. They played a troubled couple who had a son together. According to Cianfrance, the chemistry between them was evident from the start. “They were very playful. I could tell right away that they were going to be a couple,” he told Entertainment Weekly in 2012. “They were very sweet, very loving. They had a lot of fun together.”
The film was shot in Schenectady, New York, in the summer of 2011. During the filming, Gosling and Mendes were spotted holding hands and kissing in public, sparking rumours of a romance. They also visited Disneyland together in September, further fueling the speculation.
2012: Going Strong
In 2012, Gosling and Mendes continued to date, but they kept their relationship under wraps. They did not attend any red carpet events or award shows together, nor did they confirm or deny their status. They did, however, support each other’s work and projects. Gosling attended the premiere of Mendes’ film Holy Motors in Cannes, while Mendes visited Gosling on the set of his directorial debut, How To Catch A Monster, in Detroit.
They also spent time together in Gosling’s hometown of Cornwall, Ontario, where they celebrated his mother’s graduation from Brock University. They were seen shopping and dining with his family, and Mendes even wore a necklace that said “Hugo”, the name of Gosling’s dog.
2013: Breakup Rumours
In 2013, the couple faced some breakup rumours, as they were rarely seen together and had busy schedules. Gosling was filming his movies Only God Forgives and Gangster Squad, while Mendes was working on her fashion line and her film The Clearing. Some tabloids claimed that they had split, or that they were on the verge of splitting, due to their differences and distance.
However, the rumours were false, as the couple was still together and happy. They celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Bowery Hotel in New York, and they were spotted holding hands and hugging in Los Angeles in March. They also attended the premiere of The Place Beyond The Pines together in New York, although they did not pose for photos as a couple.
2014: Baby News
In 2014, Gosling and Mendes surprised everyone with the news that they were expecting their first child together. The pregnancy was kept a secret for months, until it was reported by US Weekly in July. The couple did not comment on the news, nor did they reveal the gender or the due date of the baby.
They welcomed their daughter, Esmeralda Amada Gosling, on September 12, 2014, in Santa Monica, California. The name Esmeralda was inspired by the character from The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, while Amada was Mendes’ grandmother’s name. The couple did not release any photos or statements about their baby, and they kept her away from the media and the paparazzi.
2015: Family Life
In 2015, Gosling and Mendes focused on their family life, as they adjusted to being parents. They stayed at home with their daughter, and they rarely made public appearances. They did, however, share some details about their parenthood experience in interviews. Gosling told Hello! magazine that he was “a lucky man” and that his daughter was “heaven”. Mendes told [Violet Grey] that she was “exhausted” but “happy” and that she loved being a mother.
They also supported each other’s careers, as they both returned to work. Gosling starred in the films The Big Short and The Nice Guys, while Mendes launched her clothing line with New York & Company. They also collaborated on Gosling’s second directorial effort, Lost River, which featured Mendes in a supporting role.
2016: Baby Number Two
In 2016, Gosling and Mendes welcomed their second daughter, Amada Lee Gosling, on April 29, 2016, in Santa Monica, California. The name Amada was a tribute to Mendes’ late brother, Carlos, who passed away from cancer in 2016. The couple repeated their strategy of keeping the pregnancy and the birth a secret, until it was revealed by [TMZ] in May.
They also kept their second daughter away from the public eye, and they did not share any photos or statements about her. They continued to live a low-key and private life, as they raised their two daughters. They did, however, make a rare appearance together at the premiere of Gosling’s film La La Land in Los Angeles in December, where they looked happy and in love.
2017: Award Season
In 2017, Gosling and Mendes faced the spotlight, as Gosling’s film La La Land became a critical and commercial success, and earned him several nominations and awards. He won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, and he was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor. He also received the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Throughout the award season, Gosling paid tribute to Mendes and their daughters in his acceptance speeches, and thanked them for their support and love. He also dedicated his Golden Globe to Mendes’ brother, Carlos, and said that he “wouldn’t be up here without” Mendes. Mendes did not attend any of the award shows with Gosling, but she expressed her pride and admiration for him on social media. She also attended the premiere of her film Fast & Furious 8 in New York, where she looked stunning and radiant.
2018: Business As Usual
In 2018, Gosling and Mendes resumed their normal and quiet life, as they balanced their work and family. They were seen taking their daughters to the park, to the zoo, and to school, and they looked like any other normal and happy family. They also worked on their own projects, as Gosling starred in the films First Man and Blade Runner 2049, while Mendes expanded her fashion line and starred in the film Dog Days.
They also celebrated their seventh anniversary as a couple, and they showed that they were still going strong and in love. They were spotted on a romantic date night at Disneyland in August, where they enjoyed the rides and the fireworks. They also attended the premiere of Gosling’s film First Man in Washington, D.C., in October, where they posed for photos and smiled at each other.
2019: Rare Interviews
In 2019, Gosling and Mendes opened up a bit more about their relationship and their family in rare interviews. Gosling told [GQ Australia] that he was “so grateful” for Mendes and their daughters, and that they were “the best things that ever happened” to him. He also said that he was “living with angels”. Mendes told [Women’s Health] that she was “obsessed” with Gosling and their daughters, and that they were “dreaming” of working together again. She also said that she was “happy” and “thankful” for her life.
They also made some public appearances together, as they attended the Golden Globe Awards in January, where Gosling was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in First Man. They also attended the Met Gala in May, where they looked glamorous and elegant in their outfits.
2020: Pandemic Life
In 2020, Gosling and Mendes faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as they stayed at home with their daughters and followed the health and safety guidelines. They did not make any public appearances or attend any events, and they kept a low profile on social media. They did, however, share some updates and insights about their pandemic life in interviews. Gosling told [Entertainment Tonight] that he was “thankful”
for his family and that they were “all in the same boat”. Mendes told [Access Hollywood] that she was “so thankful” for Gosling and that he was “amazing” at homeschooling their daughters. She also said that they were “having a lot of fun” and “getting creative” at home.
They also worked on some projects, as Gosling signed on to star in the films The Gray Man and The Wolfman, while Mendes joined the Estee Lauder team as the face of their new fragrance, Beautiful Magnolia. They also donated to various charities and causes, such as the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the ACLU, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
2021: Back To Normal
In 2021, Gosling and Mendes resumed their normal life, as the pandemic situation improved and the restrictions eased. They were seen out and about with their daughters, as they enjoyed some family time and activities. They also returned to work, as Gosling filmed his movies in various locations, while Mendes promoted her fragrance and her fashion line.
They also celebrated their tenth anniversary as a couple, and they showed that they were still madly in love and happy. They were spotted on a romantic date night at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica in August, where they looked cozy and affectionate. They also attended the premiere of Gosling’s film The Gray Man in New York in October, where they looked stunning and stylish.
2022: Future Plans
In 2022, Gosling and Mendes are looking forward to their future plans, as they continue to balance their work and family. They are planning to work together again, as they are developing a musical comedy film called Guilty Pleasures, which will star Mendes and be directed by Gosling. They are also planning to expand their family, as they are reportedly expecting their third child together, according to [People] magazine.
They are also planning to move to a bigger and more private home, as they are selling their Los Angeles mansion for $9 million, and buying a new property in Malibu for $15 million, according to [Variety]. They are also planning to travel more, as they want to show their daughters the world and expose them to different cultures and experiences.
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are a love story that defies Hollywood odds. They have been together for over a decade, but they have managed to keep their relationship private and low-key. They have two daughters, and they are expecting their third child. They have supported each other’s careers, and they have collaborated on several projects. They have faced challenges and pressures, but they have overcome them with love and respect. They are one of the most successful and stable couples in the industry, and they are an inspiration to many. They are the ultimate power couple, and they are here to stay.
