Hollywood's private power couple: Inside Mendes and Gosling's secretive life

If only they had chosen to put their relationship in the public eye, they would be one of Hollywood's hottest couples, another Brangelina. Meanwhile, the actor and actress have avoided inviting the media into their private lives for years.

The relationship between Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes is a rarity. Despite the potential to make a fortune and become even more popular as a Hollywood it-couple, they prefer to keep their love in the shadows. For example, a few months ago, although Mendes accompanied Gosling backstage at the Oscars, she did not walk the red carpet with him.

The actor posed for photos with his mom, stepdad, and sister. Meanwhile, the actress supported him in the dressing room, posting a picture of his costume. Ryan rarely talks publicly about his well-known wife. He made an exception, for instance, when he accepted the Golden Globe for "La La Land."

"I would just like to try and thank one person properly. While I was singing and dancing and playing piano and having one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a film, my lady (Mendes) was raising our daughter, pregnant with our second, and trying to help her brother fight his battle with cancer," the star said at the time.

It was a real treat for photojournalists to see the famous couple in the stands at Bercy Stadium during the Olympic Games in Paris, cheering on the gymnasts. They tried to hide from the cameras. Mendes wore large glasses, and Gosling added a cap. Their daughters accompanied the couple: nine-year-old Esmeralda and eight-year-old Amanda.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have never even confirmed that they got married. Once, the actress used the word "husband" in an interview, and she also has a tattoo on her wrist that reads "de Gosling," suggesting she is his wife and not just his partner. It is commonly believed that they met in 2011 on the film "The Place Beyond the Pines," but Eva wrote on Instagram some time ago, "We did not meet on set. The magic started way before but here's a little magic captured on camera."

Ryan Gosling began his entertainment career as a child. In the 1990s, he appeared on the popular show Mickey Mouse Club, performing alongside future stars like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. There, he gained his first stage experience, which later proved crucial in his career.

A breakthrough moment in Gosling's career was his appearance in the 2001 thriller "The Believer." Playing the role of a young neo-Nazi, he showcased his acting skills and gained critical acclaim. However, true fame came with his role in the 2004 film "The Notebook," where he starred alongside Rachel McAdams. One of his many significant roles is in "Lars and the Real Girl," where he played a very unusual character. Later, offers poured in from everywhere, including "Crazy, Stupid, Love," "Drive," and the Oscar-nominated "La La Land." Today, Gosling is among the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. His latest films are "The Stuntman" and "Barbie."

She debuted on the small screen in an episode of "ER," but the real start of her acting career was her performance in "Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror." Her biggest box office hits include "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Hitch," where she starred alongside Will Smith. Her last film is the 2014 thriller "Lost River," featuring Saoirse Ronan and Matt Smith.