Eva Mendes, a well-known actress at the age of 50, made headlines during awards season by choosing to support her longtime partner, Ryan Gosling, behind the scenes at the 96th Academy Awards. Despite her initial statement about avoiding red carpets, Eva took to Instagram to share her presence backstage at the Oscars rehearsals on Saturday, March 9. She provided glimpses of her outfit while standing outside Ryan’s dressing room as he prepared for the big night.
Ryan Gosling, a Canadian-American actor, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ken in the movie “Barbie.” Known for his scene-stealing performance, Ryan will also be performing his signature power ballad “I’m Just Ken” at the ceremony, which is nominated for Best Original Song. Despite being together for over a decade, Eva and Ryan have rarely appeared on red carpets together, with their only joint appearance dating back to 2012 at the premiere of “The Place Beyond the Pines.”
Earlier in the year, a fan on social media expressed their desire to see Eva Mendes with Ryan Gosling on the red carpet during the awards season, citing selfish but hopeful dreams. Eva responded by thanking the fan for the support but clarified that she and Ryan typically do not attend such events together. She explained that the posted photos were an exception due to their previous appearance at the premiere of “The Place Beyond the Pines.”
While Ryan has been spotted at various “Barbie” premieres and award ceremonies, he often attends solo and occasionally skips the red carpet to head straight to the ceremony. Despite initial hesitancy about performing at the Oscars, Ryan’s co-star and producer Margot Robbie revealed that he eagerly accepted the opportunity. She praised his enthusiasm for the performance, predicting that it would be the standout moment of the night and draw a significant viewership.
In an earlier interview, Ryan mentioned that the Academy had not officially asked him to perform at the Oscars, suggesting it might be a risky choice. However, he expressed openness to the idea and appeared intrigued by the potential opportunity. Margot Robbie’s endorsement of Ryan’s performance further solidified the anticipation surrounding his act at the prestigious awards ceremony.
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