I'm extra proud of my man: Eva Mendes praises Ryan Gosling for supporting campaign for Best Stunt Design at Oscar

ANI April 13, 2025 202 views

Hollywood power couple Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have scored a significant victory for the stunt community. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will officially introduce a stunt design Oscar category starting in 2028, after years of advocacy. Gosling used his "The Fall Guy" press tour to campaign for this recognition, with support from director David Leitch. This breakthrough represents a major milestone for behind-the-scenes professionals who create some of cinema's most thrilling moments.

"My man is the..... best!" - Eva Mendes, Instagram
Washington, April 13: Eva Mendes has all the praises for her husband and actor Ryan Gosling for his support in getting stunts recognised by the Oscars.

Key Points

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Ryan Gosling championed stunt design Oscar category

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Academy approves new recognition starting 2028

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David Leitch supported campaign

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Stunt community celebrates historic achievement

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced it had established a stunt design Oscar, which would start in 2028.

David Leitch, director of 'The Fall Guy' starring Gosling and Emily Blunt, played a big role in pushing for the new category, in addition to stunt coordinator and designer Chris O'Hara, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Taking to Instagram, Mendes wrote, "My man is the..... best! 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. 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. Congratulations to the incredible stunt community!!"

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She also posted pictures of Gosling and Leitch standing next to Seth Phillip, the creator behind the dude with sign social media account, holding a sign that read, "Give stunts an Oscar," as per the outlet.

The ace star concluded the post by appreciating Blunt, saying, "BTW, this is the last time I post a pic of my man and the total babe that is Emily Blunt. No mas!"

Mendes and Gosling have been linked since 2011, after meeting on the set of their movie 'The Place Beyond the Pines'. Although the couple has never married, they share two children, Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7.

Last year, she praised Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" performance at the 2024 Oscars and his Cuban wife sketch on Saturday Night Live, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is such a huge win for the stunt community! They've been risking their lives for decades without proper recognition. Ryan and Eva seem like such a supportive couple ❤️
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Marcus T.
About time! Stunt performers deserve this recognition. Though I wonder why it took so long - the Academy moves at a snail's pace sometimes 🐌
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Jenny L.
Love how Eva supports Ryan publicly like this. Their relationship seems so genuine compared to other Hollywood couples who just do it for PR. #CoupleGoals
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Trevor R.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope this doesn't become just another category for big budget action movies to dominate. Smaller films with creative stunts deserve a fair shot too.
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Amira P.
The Fall Guy was amazing and this just makes me respect Ryan Gosling even more! Using his platform for good causes 👏 Now I'm curious to see who'll win the first stunt Oscar in 2028!
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Derek S.
That "dude with sign" photo is iconic! Perfect way to bring attention to this cause. The stunt community must be over the moon right now 🌙

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