Trending Now - Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes Reunite Publicly After 10 Years

WHO:

Ryan Gosling, actor, age 45

Eva Mendes, actress, age 52

Jimmy Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

North Bergen High School marching band from New Jersey

WHAT:

Gosling and Mendes made their first official public appearance together in over a decade on March 5, 2026.

Gosling surprised Mendes with a birthday celebration during the filming of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

The audience sang "Happy Birthday" to Mendes, led by a high school marching band.

Mendes expressed appreciation for teachers, stating, "We owe so much to you guys, and you’re so underpaid!"

Gosling's latest film, "Project Hail Mary," is set to be released on March 20, 2026.

Mendes and Gosling have two daughters: Esmeralda, born in 2014, and Amada, born in 2016.

Mendes publicly referred to Gosling as her husband in 2022, indicating they may have married privately.

WHERE:

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, location unspecified

North Bergen High School, New Jersey

WHEN:

March 5, 2026: Date of the public appearance and birthday celebration

2011: Year Gosling and Mendes met while filming "The Place Beyond the Pines"

2013: Last public appearance together at the NYC premiere of "The Place Beyond the Pines"

2022: Year Mendes began referring to Gosling as her husband

March 20, 2026: Release date for "Project Hail Mary"

WHY:

The public appearance was to celebrate Mendes' 52nd birthday and promote Gosling's upcoming film.

HOW:

Gosling arranged for Mendes to be brought onstage during the show, where he asked the audience to sing to her.

The North Bergen High School marching band participated in the birthday celebration by playing "Happy Birthday" and carrying a flag that read, "Happy Birthday, Eva!"

On March 5, 2026, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes made their first official public appearance together in over a decade during a surprise birthday celebration for Mendes on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." The audience, led by the North Bergen High School marching band, sang "Happy Birthday" to Mendes, who expressed her gratitude for teachers, saying, "We owe so much to you guys, and you’re so underpaid!" Gosling's latest film, "Project Hail Mary," is set to be released on March 20, 2026, while the couple, who have two daughters, have been together since meeting in 2011.