Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples, and their family life is just as adorable as they are. The couple has been together since 2011 and has two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 7.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Gosling-Mendes family and their approach to parenting.
From Movie Set Romance to Real-Life Family
Gosling and Mendes met on the set of the 2012 film The Place Beyond the Pines, where they played a couple. Interestingly, it was during this time that Gosling realized he wanted to start a family with Mendes.
In an interview with GQ in 2023, he said, “I wasn’t thinking about kids before I met her, but after I met Eva, I realized that I just didn’t want to have kids without her.”
He added, “and there were moments on The Place Beyond the Pines where we were pretending to be a family, and I didn’t really want it to be pretend anymore.”
Keeping Their Family Life Private
Gosling and Mendes are known for being private about their personal lives, especially when it comes to their children. In 2020, Mendes shared on Instagram that she won’t post pictures of their daily life or their children without their consent.
She explained, “Since my children are still so little and don’t understand what posting their image really means, I don’t have their consent. And I won’t post their image until they’re old enough to give me consent.”
This approach to parenting is rooted in their desire to protect their children’s privacy and ensure that they have a normal childhood. In an interview with Variety in February 2024, Gosling said, “It’s going super fast. I hear the clock ticking.
I don’t know how much time I’m going to get and I don’t want to spend it in the wrong place. I know I’m not spending it in the wrong place if I’m with family.”
A Hands-On Approach to Parenting
Despite their busy careers, Gosling and Mendes are hands-on parents who prioritize their family above all else. A source told PEOPLE in August 2023, “They are hands-on parents and have little help. When they are not working, they are all about their girls.”
Gosling echoed this sentiment in his interview with Variety, saying, “I don’t know how much time I’m going to get and I don’t want to spend it in the wrong place. I know I’m not spending it in the wrong place if I’m with family.”
Their Approach to Social Media and Privacy
In today’s world, social media can be a breeding ground for over-sharing and exploitation, especially when it comes to celebrity children. However, Gosling and Mendes are determined to protect their children’s privacy and ensure that they have a normal childhood.
Mendes has been open about her decision not to post pictures of their children on social media, and Gosling has also spoken about the importance of privacy in their family’s life. In his interview with GQ, he said, “I think it’s important to keep some things private. I don’t want to sound like a old, out-of-touch grandpa, but I think there’s something to be said for keeping some things to yourself.”
Their Family Values
Gosling and Mendes’ approach to parenting is rooted in their strong family values. They believe in raising their children with a sense of normalcy and privacy, and they prioritize their family’s well-being above all else.
In his interview with Variety, Gosling said, “I know I’m not spending it in the wrong place if I’m with family.” This statement encapsulates the couple’s approach to parenting and their commitment to putting their family first.
