Do You Remember When Ryan Gosling Told the World That the Only Thing He Was Looking for in a Woman Was That She Was Eva Mendes?

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have reignited interest in their romance. The longstanding couple has been together for years, but they very rarely appear in public together. In fact, before Gosling opted to surprise Mendes on The Tonight Show days ago, they hadn’t been spotted out together in years. That doesn’t mean they haven’t spoken about each other, though. Back in 2015, Gossling described what he looks for in a woman, and he certainly seems to have found it.

Ryan Gosling once described what he was looking for in a woman

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes’ romance is so private that it is easy to forget they are even together. The couple seems to have designed it that way. They appear to like their private life to remain as private as possible. When pushed, though, Gosling will happily discuss his preferences in women. Back in 2015, he made the world swoon when he described what he was looking for in a partner.

During a chat with Hello! Magazine back in 2015, Gosling said that there is just one quality he looks for in a woman. He only needs to know that she’s Eva Mendes to be interested. Gosling has been sure that Mendes was “the one” pretty quickly after they got together, and he’s never wavered in that decision. While they’ve both maintained successful careers, they’ve protected their family life.

How did Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes meet?

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling met back in 2011. The pair’s romance started while they were working together on The Place Beyond the Pines. Early reports indicated they started dating shortly after filming began, but they declined to confirm it. They were spotted together during the film’s promotion, but again, that could have been seen as all business.

Mendes and Gosling showed up for each other reprotedly, but opted to avoid chatter about their romance. In 2014, however, they welcomed their first child together. The news was leaked; the couple never made a formal announcement. The birth of their second child was revealed much the same way.

While Mendes and Gosling have been together since 2011, they have never formally announced an engagement or marriage. While they’ve never made an announcement, Mendes did casually refer to Gosling as her “husband” in 2022, leading fans to believe they had quietly wed. That feels on-brand for the duo.