Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes stunned fans with their first official public appearance together in over a decade.
Gosling turned around The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a birthday party for Mendes’ 52nd birthday.
The 45-year-old appeared on the late night show to promote his upcoming film Hail Mary Projectbut the spotlight quickly shifted when he surprised Mendes with an extravagant celebration.
He invited the audience to sing “Happy Birthday” as Mendes.
Gosling, wearing a Louis Vuitton striped cardigan, took the stage to cheers.
The festivities intensified when Fallon revealed that the North Bergen High School marching band was in the audience.
The band paraded on stage, playing “Happy Birthday” while waving a flag emblazoned with Mendes’ name.
Confetti rained down as Gosling clapped, sang and received a kiss on the cheek from Mendes.
The moment marked a rare public outing for the couple, who last walked the red carpet together in 2013 for The place Beyond the Pines.
Since meeting on set in 2011, Gosling and Mendes have kept their relationship largely private, raising their daughters Esmeralda and Amada away from the spotlight.
Mendes, who has often spoken about his preference for privacy, seemed touched by the surprise.
The celebration not only honored Mendes’ milestone birthday, but also delighted fans with a rare glimpse of Hollywood’s most private couple.
