“What’s going on between you and my girlfriend”: Ryan Gosling Had a Minor Problem After Conan O’Brien Flirted With Eva Mendes
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are one of Hollywood’s most private couples, preferring to keep the details of their relationship away from the spotlight. However, during an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s The Tonight Show years ago, Gosling gave a rare glimpse into their romantic dynamic when he jokingly called out O’Brien for flirting with Mendes.
What Led To The Lighthearted Exchange?
While promoting a film on The Tonight Show, Gosling referenced a prior interview where O’Brien engaged in some friendly banter with Gosling’s girlfriend Eva Mendes.
“What’s going on between you and my girlfriend?” Gosling asked, mimicking suspicion. Conan O’Brien appeared confused until Gosling clarified he was talking about Mendes’ flirty interview.
According to Ryan Gosling, Mendes mentioned loving Conan, leading the late-night host to quip: “Well some guys have got it.” The audience laughed as Gosling kept a straight face, playing up the “jealous boyfriend” act.
How Did Ryan Gosling Really Feel About Conan O’Brien And Eva Mendes?
The exchange poked fun at the intimate on-screen energy between O’Brien and Mendes. Of course, Gosling seemed to be in on the joke. He has described his relationship with Mendes as firmly grounded in trust and respect.
Gosling once gushed that Mendes is the “person I’m supposed to be with,” making it clear he was secure with his partner. His pretend suspicion of Conan flirting seemed to be all in good fun between friends.
Have Eva Mendes And Ryan Gosling Always Been So Private?
Indeed, the couple has guarded their off-screen relationship quite closely over the years. Though they met in 2011 filming The Place Beyond The Pines, they kept their coupling low-key initially. In interview clips that recently resurfaced, Mendes admitted she was trying hard not to show affection at the film’s premiere. “We were trying to be very professional,” she revealed.
Over a decade later, little has changed. Mendes and Gosling remain fiercely protective of their privacy. They have two children but have not shared photos or details. Gosling also credited Mendes with shifting his perspective on fatherhood. “I didn’t want kids before I met Eva. But after I met her, I knew I wanted kids with her,” he told GQ.
Though still mysterious in many ways, their playful dynamic and devotion are apparent. The Conan clip captured a rare moment of public banter between the intensely private couple.
