During the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, actor Ryan Gosling, 43, publicly expressed his deep affection for his girlfriend, Eva Mendes, 49. Accepting the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, Gosling referred to Mendes as the "girl of" his "dreams" in a heartfelt moment captured on video.
As the 16th recipient of the honor, Gosling also shared gratitude for his two daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, with Mendes. Reflecting on his career, he spoke about how meeting Mendes and raising their children turned his life into a dream. "I dreamed of one day making movies, and now, movies have made my life a dream," he stated during the ceremony.
In a light-hearted moment, Gosling joked about being cast as the doll Ken in a Barbie movie by director Greta Gerwig. He humorously recounted the diverse roles he has played throughout his career, expressing gratitude for the opportunities.
The actor acknowledged his inspirations in the industry, giving shoutouts to figures like Cecil B. DeMille, Garry Marshall, Stanley Kubrick, and actors Charlton Heston, Yul Brenner, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and Kirk Douglas.
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes began their private life together in 2011, transitioning from friends to romantic partners. They welcomed their first child, Esmeralda, in 2014, and their second, Amada, in 2016. Gosling previously expressed the positive impact Mendes had on his life in a 2023 interview with GQ, acknowledging that he was searching for her without fully realizing it at the time.
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