Eva Mendes has given her husband, Ryan Gosling, a shout-out for leading a major Oscars change. The Academy Awards just announced a brand-new Oscars category—Best Stunt Design—and it seems Gosling played a big part in making it happen.
Eva Mendes praises Ryan Gosling for new Stunt Design Oscars category
Eva Mendes couldn’t hold back her pride for Ryan Gosling after a new Oscars category for the Best Stunt Design was recently announced, posting on Instagram to celebrate the news. “My man is the F best!” she wrote. “Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars,” she added.
“And now after Almost 100 years of stunt design not being acknowledged by the Academy, it’s officially a category!! This is a HUGE success! And an achievement that will last,” she further wrote. Eva Mendes also shared photos of Ryan Gosling and The Fall Guy’s director, David Leitch, pointing to a sign that said, “Give stunts an Oscar.”
For those unaware, stunt performers have been risking their lives for decades to make movies thrilling, yet they’ve never had their own Oscars category—until now. Ryan Gosling didn’t just act in The Fall Guy—he co-produced it and used interviews to highlight the importance of stunt work. He also surprised fans at theme parks to promote the film, all while pushing for this long-overdue recognition.
Additionally, David Leitch, the film’s director, had started as a stunt double for stars like Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. So his movie is a love letter and advocacy for stunt performers, showing just how much they sacrifice for entertainment.
As for Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, they’ve always kept their relationship low-key, but she never misses a chance to support his work. From his iconic “I’m Just Ken” Oscars performance to his hilarious SNL sketches, she’s always been supportive of his work.
