The Canadian actor is well known for his frequent portrayal of the sought-after male lead; from La La Land to The Notebook, it’s clear that Gosling hasn’t ever been one to shy away from the steamier scenes.
And there’s one steamy scene in particular that got him in to trouble…
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We all know Ryan Gosling …
But you’ll have probably noticed that you don’t tend to see his face on the big screen anymore.
Well, there are a few reasons why!
And it’s left fans both shocked and devastated, to say the least.
Gosling found success early.
Having first found success by joining the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club in 1993.
His first big break in the house of the mouse was a major gig.
During which he sang, danced, and acted alongside several other stars.
“I went through puberty in a theme park,” the star explained to Esquire magazine, regarding the show’s process of filming at Walt Disney World in Florida.
“I’m grateful. That place was a landscape to me. I had adventures every day.”
His career grew.
Ryan stuck with his TV roots, going on to appear in the teen comedy Breaker High from 1997 to 1998.
And Gosling’s star grew!
The move enabled him to star as the title character in the popular teen series Young Hercules.
Things got bigger …
The rising star bagged a supporting role in the sports drama Remember the Titans (2000), starring alongside Denzel Washington.
2001’s The Believer marked a major big-screen breakthrough for the star.
The actor played a Jewish neo-Nazi in the critically acclaimed flick.
And we all remember this role …
The star received rave reviews for his performance in the iconic tear-jerker The Notebook, firmly cementing himself as one to watch.
Paving the way for a hugely sucessful career on the big screen.
He went on to have roles starring as a young prosecutor in Fracture (2007), opposite Anthony Hopkins.
He then went on to star as a shy man who forms an attachment to a doll in the offbeat comedy Lars and the Real Girl (2007).
But, he also gained attention for something else entirely… his looks.
Ryan really does seem to be able to do it all.
The star has worked to promote several important causes throughout his time in the limelight, including AIDS research, poverty relief, and the humane treatment of animals.
But fans have noticed something.
The once prolific Hollywood figure seems to have disappeared.
He hasn’t had a major movie role in years!
And fans have a lot of questions, starting with: why?!
Well, it seems its b y choice.
As the star had previously revealed he was taking a break from acting and would be declining leading roles.
And that’s not all.
His wife, Eva Mendez has also seemingly disappeared from Hollywood.
Mendes has also opened up.
Responding to a fan’s comment on her Instagram post, Eva explained the reason behind her long hiatus.
It’s due to motherhood!
“As a mother now, there are many roles I won’t do. There are many subject matters that I don’t want to be involved with, so it limits my choices and I’m fine with that. I have to set an example for my girls now,” Mendes wrote.
Many assume the same is true of Gosling.
Perhaps he too wanted to focus on his kids more.
But this week, Gosling has landed himself in hot water once more.
And it was all about his role in Blue Valentine.
“Director Derek Cianfrance wanted this movie to celebrate people’s faults, to demystify romance and to make something that felt real. I was excited by that,” he said to The Guardian.
“The sex felt real – it wasn’t sexy or ‘a sex scene’, and that’s why we got into trouble.”
“You shouldn’t be penalized for doing a good job,” he joked.
What do you think of his comments?