Speculation mounts as Eva Mendes' absence at the Oscars hints at tensions in her marriage with Ryan Gosling.
Eva was unexpectedly absent from the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10. Ryan, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, wowed the audience with a powerful performance of "I'm Just Ken," his hit song from the film's soundtrack.
Hollywood A-listers Margot Robbie and Emma Stone danced and sang alongside Ryan, while other high-profile celebrities congratulated him on his historic performance. “People were surprised Eva wasn’t by Ryan’s side. It was a huge evening for him, and she was nowhere to be found,” an unnamed source told Star Magazine.
Though Eva was spotted backstage earlier that evening and later paid tribute to Ryan on Instagram, her conspicuous absence reportedly indicates trouble in paradise for the couple of 13 years. The parents of Amada and Esmeralda are said to be hanging on by a thread as they struggle with jealousy and disagreements about expanding their family.
“Ryan and Eva don’t like to go to events together, but the Oscars were different. It just goes to show how separate their lives are,” the same tipster continued.
Eva is said to harbor resentment toward Ryan. In 2012, the "Hitch" actress put her acting career on hold to focus on motherhood and marriage.
“Eva has given up a lot to support Ryan and be a hands-on mother to their two daughters,” an insider claimed. However, not, as Ryan’s career continues to skyrocket, Eva is allegedly feeling insecure and having trust issues. “Ryan goes to set and enjoys his work and interacts with his colleagues, while she’s sitting home caring for their kids with no other social life.”
Ryan and Eva recently spent six months in Australia, where the actor is filming his new movie, "The Fall Guy," with Emily Blunt. According to one source, Eva was cut off from her family and friends, which caused her to become extremely jealous. Eva enjoys being so involved at home, but it can be overwhelming for her.
“It hasn’t been easy for her to be the primary parent as Ryan pursues so many acting roles,” the tipster explained. “She adores being a mother and supporting Ryan, but that doesn’t mean it’s not difficult at times,” it added.
According to Star Magazine, cracks are beginning to show publicly. On Oscar night, Eva posted an Instagram photo of herself posing backstage in Ryan's pink bedazzled blazer.
“You took Ken all the way to the Oscars, RG. Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed,” the “Ghost Rider” star wrote in the caption. The informant told the magazine it was a strange choice of words as it felt like Eva was nagging Ryan.
According to the entertainment news outlet, Eva is beginning to voice her concerns about certain issues. A source said Ryan does not want to relocate because of his career, but his wife is allegedly virtually non-existent, so she has declared that they should leave Los Angeles.
Eva allegedly told Ryan that she does not want more children. “Ryan has brought up having another child, but that led to another fight between them because Eva doesn’t want one,” the insider said. Eva’s decision on baby no. 3 might be the final straw; they could break up over it,” it added.
It is also claimed that Eva wants to start publicizing their marriage more. The "2 Fast 2 Furious" star reportedly accepted Ryan's wishes and loves him, but her personality is unusually private.
Eva wants to be more open about their relationship because people sometimes forget Ryan has a wife and children. The "Training Day" star has reportedly relaxed in recent years and is willing to share small glimpses into their family life, but Ryan has always had the upper hand in their relationship and insists on his way.
According to the informant, Ryan allegedly gave Eva an ultimatum to let it go. The mother of two wants to make her husband happy, but it's only a matter of time before she reaches her limit.
Most, if not all, fans will recall that Eva fully revealed the details of her marriage to Ryan Gosling in November. The star of "The Other Guys" surprised everyone when she referred to Ryan as her husband during a press tour in Australia, where he was filming a new film.
“Everyone is so welcoming here and my husband, Ryan, is here and we are having the best time,” she said during an appearance on Channel Nine's “Today” on November 18, Elle reported. When asked about the recent wedding rumors on Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O Show podcast, Eva retorted, “But who says we weren’t already? I like to keep it all mysterious. I’m a very mysterious woman.”
Both Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have yet to comment on the claims that their marriage is hitting rock bottom. So, devoted followers of the Hollywood couple should take all these speculations with a grain of salt until everything is proven true and correct.
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