‘Here’s the thing, you might find me in the Hudson River tomorrow,’ joked Gosling after bringing Mendes on stage<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.<\/p>\n Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling made their first appearance together as a couple in more than a decade when Gosling surprised his partner for her birthday on \u201cThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\u201d on Thursday night.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Gosling, 45, was appearing on the talk show to promote his latest film, \u201cProject Hail Mary,\u201d when he brought Mendes, 52, on stage so the audience could sing \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d to her, with the song being led by a high school marching band.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Audience filled with teachers<\/p>\n In \u201cProject Hail Mary,\u201d Gosling portrays a middle school teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory. In keeping with the film\u2019s theme, the studio audience was filled with teachers.<\/p>\n During the interview with Fallon, footage was shown of the actor asking Amazon Alexa facts about \u201cProject Hail Mary.\u201d<\/p>\n The AI replied, stating Mendes called the film a \u201cmasterpiece\u201d and that \u201cbrings back the magic of the big screen experience\u201d that you can\u2019t get on your couch at home. Alexa also complimented Mendes, stating she had \u201cincredible range\u201d as an actor and she\u2019s \u201csmart in stepping back to focus on family.\u201d<\/p>\n Gosling also told Fallon that Mendes \u201cloves teachers\u201d and even displays her hall monitor sash in their home.<\/p>\n The \u201cBarbie\u201d actor then announced that Thursday was Mendes\u2019 birthday and brought her out from backstage.<\/p>\n \u201cHere\u2019s the thing, you might find me in the Hudson River tomorrow,\u201d joked Gosling.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play Video<\/p>\n Mendes also gave an impromptu speech to the teachers.<\/p>\n \u201cWe owe so much to you guys,\u201d she said, \u201cand you\u2019re so underpaid! I had so many amazing teachers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll cut all this, right?\u201d Mendes asked Fallon, who said \u201cno\u201d repeatedly as the audience laughs.<\/p>\n Fallon then brought out the marching band from North Bergen High School in New Jersey, who carried out a \u201cHappy Birthday, Eva!\u201d flag, as the crowd sang the Happy Birthday song to Mendes.<\/p>\n Mendes buried\u00a0 her face in her hands momentarily and kissed Gosling on the cheek as confetti dropped from the ceiling.<\/p>\n![\"Eva](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-06-085419-e1772805379261.png\")
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Actors Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling attend \u201cThe Place Beyond The Pines\u201d premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 7, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Photo by Sonia Recchia \/GettyCouple met during film shoot<\/p>\n