Ryan Gosling has been in the industry for over 20 years and has successfully established himself as a versatile movie star. The actor has impressed audiences with many bold roles and performances over the years. He is also a devoted family man, with his wife Eva Mendes and their two daughters.
His delightful performance in Barbie brought him many laurels including nominations for a Golden Globe and an Oscar. The actor was also honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where he gave a very touching speech, giving a shoutout to his wife and mother for making his life the best that one could ask for.
Ryan Gosling Gushes Over His Wife and Mom As He Reflects On His Career
Most people know Ryan Gosling from his roles in his amazing films and the incredible versatility that he displays on screen. The actor has entertained audiences for many years and this year, he was honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). He was awarded with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
Gosling gave a very heartfelt speech where he reflected on his career and being grateful for receiving such a prestigious honor. The Barbie star also credited the industry for letting him meet ‘the girl of his dreams’ Eva Mendes. The actor also thanked his mother for encouraging his love for acting from a young age.
Gosling further stated that while it has not been an easy road in the industry, he was able to help his mom pay rent. By playing other people. the actor was also exploring himself and who he actually is as a person. He said (Instagram),
I dreamed of one day making movies, and now, movies have made my life a dream. Most importantly, I got to meet the girl of my dreams, Eva Mendes, and have two dream children. That open door wasn’t an elevator that went straight to the top, but I was able to help my mom pay the rent. And by playing other people, I was learning who I was in the process.
Gosling’s speech is a prime example of his candor and honesty while being a big movie star. A person is where they are today because of the people around them. The actor’s acknowledgment of all the important people in his life is pretty sweet and injecting it with his trademark humor was the icing on the cake.
Ryan Gosling Reportedly Starring In His First Zombie Flick I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale
Ryan Gosling has played a multitude of varied roles in his career and he got a lot of praise for his recent performances in Barbie and The Fall Guy. The actor has reportedly signed another interesting project which will prove to be a first for him. According to TheInSneider, the actor has signed on for a zombie comedy titled I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale.
According to the report, the film takes place in a world where humans and zombies co-exist and will have a similar tone to the Zombieland films. This is another bold film for Gosling to take on as he has never played or participated in a zombie-related project before.
The actor is currently shooting for the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary where he stars alongside Anatomy of a Fall‘s Sandra Hüller. The film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir.
