Eva Mendes & Ryan Gosling

When Ryan Gosling met and dated co-star Eva Mendes on the set of the 2012 movie The Place Beyond the Pines, many became hopeful and excited for their relationship. Boy, the couple did not disappoint. Gosling, of primarily French-Canadian descent, has been with Mendes, of Cuban descent, for about nine years. While not married, they have two daughters, Esmeralda and Amanda. In contrast to their public image of being heavyweights in Hollywood, they keep their family life private. What is known is that both Gosling and Mendes have been good parents to their children.

Outside of family life, the couple has been active in many ventures and causes, albeit separately. For Gosling, he is co-owner of a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, and said he bought the restaurant ‘on an impulse’. He is a known advocate for PETA and Invisible Children. For Mendes, she has been involved in various business ventures, primarily in fashion and beauty. She has made investments into a line of makeup and fashion products at outlets such as Walgreens and Macy’s.