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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes delighted fans with a rare joint television appearance, showcasing their affection on screen.
On the March 5 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Gosling, 45, made a surprise visit to celebrate his wife Eva Mendes’ 52nd birthday.
Gosling was a guest on the show to discuss his upcoming movie, Project Hail Mary, where he stars as a teacher. However, he seized the moment to orchestrate a heartfelt gesture for Mendes.
“Today is Eva’s birthday, and she’s here with us,” Gosling announced to the audience, which was predominantly composed of teachers. “You wouldn’t believe how much she adores teachers. She treasures them. In fact, she still proudly displays her childhood hall monitor sash at home.”
Turning to the audience, Gosling proposed, “How about we sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her? What do you say?” The crowd eagerly agreed, ready to join in the celebration.
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After a producer grabbed Mendes from backstage and guided her towards the stage, Gosling left his seat next to host Fallon to approach his wife. The actor held Mendes’ hand as he led her in front of the audience for her surprise.
As part of the elaborate surprise, the North Bergen High School Marching Band began playing “Happy Birthday” while a huge banner read, “Happy Birthday Eva.”
The couple packed on the PDA during the cute moment, with a clearly delighted Mendes seen gripping on to Gosling’s arm. She then tenderly grabbed her husband’s face and leaned in to whisper something in his ear and kissed him sweetly on the cheek.
Jimmy Fallon, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling. (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)
Mendes and Gosling rarely make public appearances together. The last time they were photographed together on a red carpet was 13 years ago at the premiere of their film The Place Beyond The Pines in Toronto, Canada.
The private couple starred together in the movie which was filmed in 2011. After falling in love, they welcomed two daughters, Esmeralda, born in 2014, and Amada, born in 2016.
In 2023, Mendes addressed why she and Gosling have not been pictured at public events in the many years since despite their relationship flourishing.
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After Mendes shared a throwback post of herself and Gosling in The Place Beyond The Pines, a follower commented that they were hoping to see Mendes on the red carpet as Gosling promoted his movie Barbie, which was released that year.
“What a cool comment, thank you,” Mendes responded at the time. “But we don’t do those things together.”
She explained, “Like these photos I’ve been posting, I’m only comfortable posting because it’s already out there.”
Mendes also noted that the photos taken of the pair in September 2012 came from the sole time they stepped out together on the red carpet.
“Oh wait — for those who may catch me in a ‘lie’ — we only were on the red carpet together once when promoting this film,” she added in a follow-up comment.