9 reasons to love Ryan Gosling

The (entirely unofficial) Tumblr Feminist Ryan Gosling, which shows swoon-worthy images of Ryan with pro-feminist statements across them, is doing more than giving us a good giggle (and an excuse to look at photos of him). A study in January 2015 reported that men who viewed the blog were more likely to express feminist beliefs. OK, so Ryan doesn’t actually have anything to do with it, but it’s using that lovely face for excellent cause.

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You’re more likely to see paparazzi snaps of Ryan walking his dog George than stumbling out of a nightclub. Before his daughter was born, Ryan described the lucky mutt as the ‘love of his life’, and he even brought him along to an interview with US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel. 

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Ryan does not take kindly to catcalling ­– at least not when it comes to partner Eva Mendes. He turned on a photographer who shouted, ‘Hey baby’ at the actress during an event. Luckily things calmed down, and the pair even shook hands, but we can’t help but be impressed by someone ready to stand up to inappropriate behaviour. 

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When Eva recently upset fans of loungewear by naming joggers as the ‘number one cause of divorce’, Ryan leapt (or rather Tweeted) to her defence. Not only did he identify himself as a firm fan of the comfy clobber, he showed off a healthy sense of humour by telling everyone to relax and take a joke. You can both come round for a pyjama party any time you want, Ryan.

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While other stars are posting baby pics all over the internet, Ryan and Eva have kept baby Esmerelda’s first few months to themselves. However, a recent photo of Ryan seemed to show a new tattoo of his daughter’s name across his knuckles, and he supposedly enjoys singing her lullabies. Heart melting.

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You can tell a lot about a man from the way he treats his mum, which is why Ryan is such a superstar in our eyes. He often brings mother Donna as his date to red carpet events, and made a low-key appearance at her recent graduation, refusing to give interviews as it was ‘her day’. Good work, Donna!

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It’s not just the smouldering eyes and carefully manicured stubble that have got us queuing up for his films. Ryan shot to heartthrob status as rough diamond Noah in romantic hit The Notebook, but he’s brilliant in more challenging independent films, too. See him as a smooth pick-up artist in romcom Crazy, Stupid, Love, a press secretary in political thriller The Ides of March (alongside George Clooney) and a sweet misfit in Lars and the Real Girl.

Once you’ve caught up with his previous work, don’t miss Lost River, out on 10 April.

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