Ryan Gosling – who never wanted 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, revealed that Eva Mendes inspired him to become a father.
Ryan Gosling, 42, did not imagine he would become a father. The proud father of two now sees life through a new lens, prioritizing family above all else. In a recent interview, he opened up about the journey that led to this change.
The actor admitted: “I didn’t think about having 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren before meeting Eva, but after meeting her, I realized that I didn’t want to have 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren without her.”
Furthermore, Gosling elaborated on the change when they worked together on the film The Place Beyond the Pines. It seems that when portraying a family role on set, there are moments where the line between fiction and reality blurs, for the actor. “There were moments on The Place Beyond the Pines where we “pretended” to be a family and I really didn’t want to have to pretend anymore,” he said. “I realized that this is the life I’m really lucky to have.”
Gosling has revealed the reason behind his four-year hiatus from acting, his decision to step back from a career largely influenced by the arrival of his second 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 with Eva Mendes. The actor emphasized that he needs to cherish the precious moments with his two daughters, Amada Lee (7 years old) and Esmeralda Amada (8 years old). “I want to spend as much time as possible with them,” he expressed, emphasizing the importance of family.
This time he also established clear boundaries between his personal life and his professional development. “I look at it more like work now, and less like therapy,” Gosling explains. By treating it as work, he believes he can dedicate himself more, minimize distractions, and improve his productivity.”
In an interview last year, the Notebook star promoted his role as a devoted father who is devoted to his family. He explained that one of the motivations for accepting the role in The Gray Man was the opportunity it provided to explore fascinating locations with his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.
Reflecting on their adventures in France, Gosling humorously revealed that despite visiting iconic landmarks like the Louvre, if he asked his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren about their favorite memories during their trip, they will remember the simple joy of enjoying “a plate of fruit at the hotel.” It highlights the importance of small, everyday moments that create lasting memories for 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.
Furthermore, in an interview last year, Eva Mendes, 49, passionately affirmed her unwavering commitment to keeping the family united. The actress noted that she has a “strong belief” that you should “try to always keep a family together, no matter what you’re doing, especially when the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren are young.”
Furthermore, while they were on a business trip, Mendes took on the responsibility of homeschooling their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. This couple’s journey to parenthood serves as a poignant reminder that love and family can thrive, even under the bright spotlight of Hollywood.