Eva Mendes is happy with the only ink she has. The former actress posted an Instagram photo dump where she flashed the tattoo on the inside of her wrist. Mendes, 52, has been in a relationship with Ryan Gosling, 45, since 2011. She stepped back from the camera in 2014 and has since become an entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer. Mendes has remained largely coy about the details of her relationship with Gosling.
The wrist tattoo is another talking point amongst fans, once again fueling rumors of their marriage. Mendes and Gosling have never confirmed marriage speculation, although they haven’t been fully denied either.
Eva Mendes’ Tattoo Has Ryan Gosling’s Name
Eva Mendes confirmed she only has one tattoo, which the Instagram post highlights. The “Place Beyond the Pines” star poses inside a car and drives around. One of the photos features Mendes holding up her wrist to show the camera. The words ‘de Gosling’ are discernible, as Mendes partially hides her face with her hand.
Fans were naturally intrigued by Mendes’ post, which quickly attracted much speculation. Some commenters asked what the nature of the tattoo was, while others commented on its beauty. Mendes even replied to one of the commenters who noticed the wording. The former actress replied, “It’s the only one I have, the only one I’ve ever wanted.”
The reason for such interest came down to what the words mean. In Latino culture, “de” joins a woman’s name after her husband’s. This led many to assume Mendes was confirming her marriage. But as she has been for the last 15 years, she remained private about the details.
The tattoo still gave fans an inside glimpse into the pair’s relationship. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling haven’t hidden their romance, but they rarely make appearances together. Mendes chose to focus on family life after welcoming their first child. Her final film remains 2014’s “Lost River,” which was directed by Gosling.
Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Remain Private About Their Relationship
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes began dating after working on “The Place Beyond the Pines.” The pair initially didn’t comment on their relationship and didn’t engage with the press. However, they eventually acknowledged their romance after the birth of their daughter, Esmeralda Amada Gosling, in 2014. Mendes gave birth to their second daughter, Amada Lee Gosling, in 2016.
The “Ghost Rider” star fueled media interest in 2022 when she referred to Gosling as her husband. Mendes first unveiled her ‘de Gosling’ tattoo in an Instagram post. When asked if they had gotten married, Mendes had a teasing response.
“But who says we weren’t already?” she said on “The Kyle and Jackie O Show.” “I like to keep it all mysterious. I’m a very mysterious woman.”
Gosling and Mendes made their first appearance in over a decade in March. Mendes was surprised by her partner on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate her birthday. Gosling asked the crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mendes. It was their first official appearance together since the premiere of “The Place Beyond the Pines.”
