Ryan Gosling's Daughters Serve as His Primary Film Critics
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has offered a rare glimpse into his family life, revealing the significant role his two daughters play in his filmmaking process. The 45-year-old actor, who shares daughters Esmeralda, 11, and Amada, nine, with long-term partner Eva Mendes, 51, disclosed that his children are the only critics whose opinions truly matter to him.
Project Hail Mary: A Family-Friendly Adventure
Gosling stars in the upcoming PG-13 film Project Hail Mary, where he portrays a teacher who teams up with an alien named Rocky to save their respective planets. The actor described this as exactly the type of movie he would love to take his children to see. 'I made this for them essentially,' he told Access Hollywood. 'As a family, I’d like a movie like this that I’d like to see. I just feel really honored that I got to make one.'
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The Notebook star has involved his daughters extensively in the film's development, sharing that they have viewed multiple cuts of the movie and provided detailed feedback. 'My kids have seen multiple cuts. They give me multiple notes. They’re basically the only critics I care about, and they are very critical and very honest,' Gosling explained, highlighting their unfiltered opinions as invaluable to his creative process.
A Love Story That Changed Everything
Gosling and Mendes began their relationship after meeting on the set of their 2012 thriller The Place Beyond The Pines. In a 2023 interview with GQ, Gosling revealed that he hadn't planned on having a family until he met Mendes. 'I wasn't thinking about kids before I met her, but after I met Eva, I realized that I just didn't want to have kids without her,' he confessed, adding sweetly that before their meeting, 'I was looking for her, you know?' and that 'it all makes sense now.'
Partnership in Parenting and Profession
The couple has developed a strong partnership both at home and in their careers. While promoting his film The Fall Guy in May 2024, Gosling told Extra about their parenting arrangement: 'She is with the girls, and when she works, I stay home with the girls too.' He also praised Mendes for her professional support, stating, 'She's also like my acting coach. She has really become the best acting coach I have ever had. It's endless how she helps me.'
Family Life and International Moves
In 2022, Mendes seemingly confirmed their marriage by referring to Gosling as her 'husband' in public, though the couple typically keeps their relationship private. Last year, the family of four relocated to London while Gosling filmed the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter. A source told Radar Online in December that 'They love the laid-back lifestyle in London. It's easy for them to move around unrecognized there.' The family reportedly resides in an exclusive neighborhood popular with celebrities, with neighbors said to include Harry Styles, Jude Law, and Emma Thompson.
Valentine's Day Promotion
On Valentine's Day, Mendes showed her support for Gosling's new film in a stylish manner. She modeled a short-sleeved shirt with the words 'Believe in the Hail Mary' printed on it, putting on a leggy display in a carousel of pictures. In the caption, the mother-of-two wrote: 'For my Valentine,' offering a public endorsement of her partner's work. Project Hail Mary is scheduled for release on March 20, marking another significant project in Gosling's career that has been shaped by his family's input.
