Eva Mendes made it clear early on in awards season that she would not be joining Ryan Gosling on any red carpets, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t supporting him. The 50-year-old actress took to Instagram to share that she was backstage at the Oscars rehearsals standing by her “man” as he prepared for his big night. The Canadian-American actor, Ryan Gosling, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Barbie, where he plays the iconic character Ken. Eva shared glimpses of her outfit as she posed outside his dressing room, showing her support behind the scenes.
Despite being together for over a decade and sharing two daughters, Eva and Ryan have only made one red carpet appearance together back in 2012 for the premiere of The Place Beyond the Pines. The movie they co-starred in marked the beginning of their romance. Fans have longed to see them together on the red carpet again, especially with the buzz surrounding Barbie during awards season.
Earlier in 2023, as Barbie picked up momentum as an awards season contender, a fan expressed their hopes to see Eva and Ryan together at an event. Eva responded to the comment, thanking the fan but clarifying that they do not attend such events together. She acknowledged their one and only red carpet appearance and shared that her social media posts are only comfortable for her to share because they are already public knowledge.
Throughout the various premieres and award ceremonies for Barbie, Ryan has often attended solo, choosing to skip the red carpet and head straight to the event. Despite initially showing hesitation about performing at the Oscars, his co-star and Barbie producer Margot Robbie revealed that Ryan was actually excited about the opportunity. She expressed confidence in his performance, calling him the highlight of the night.
Ryan had previously mentioned that the Academy had not yet approached him to perform at the Oscars, raising doubts about the possibility. He expressed openness to the idea but also acknowledged the risks involved. As the anticipation builds for the Oscars, all eyes are on Ryan Gosling and his potential show-stopping performance of the hit song “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie.
Stay up to date with the latest celebrity news, features, and profiles from the U.S. as we await the exciting Oscar ceremony and Ryan Gosling’s anticipated performance. The buzz surrounding Barbie and Ryan’s nomination has fans eagerly anticipating what the star-studded night will bring.