Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes Make First Public Appearance in 10 Years

Ryan Gosling surprised Eva Mendes for her birthday! The 45-year-old actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to promote his new film Project Hail Mary — the same day his longtime partner turned 52. To celebrate, Ryan asked the audience to surprise Eva, who was backstage, and sing to her.

The notoriously private couple was last seen together on a red carpet in 2013 at the New York premiere of The Place Beyond the Pines, the film where they met and fell in love. So Eva's appearance on the show is a big deal — it marks their first joint public appearance in over a decade!

Ryan joked that Eva might not be thrilled, quipping, 'You might find me in the Hudson River tomorrow.' But the moment was heartwarming: a marching band from North Bergen High School played Happy Birthday, and Ryan and Jimmy joined the crowd in singing and clapping as confetti rained down. Fallon noted the whole idea was Ryan's.

Fans are hoping for more joint appearances from the couple in the future!