Ryan Gosling is one of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile actors. Whether he’s playing a brooding romantic lead, a hardened stunt driver, or a hilarious sketch comedy star, he brings charm, charisma, and impeccable comedic timing to every role. But beyond his serious acting skills, Gosling has also given us some of the funniest moments in modern cinema and television.
From his early days in The Mickey Mouse Club to his award-winning performances in La La Land and Blade Runner 2049, let’s dive into Ryan Gosling’s journey to success and relive some of his most hilarious moments along the way.
Early Life and Career Beginnings 🏡🎤
Ryan Thomas Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a modest household and was raised by his mother, Donna, after his parents divorced. As a child, he was deeply inspired by action movies, particularly Sylvester Stallone’s First Blood, and even took on a habit of throwing knives at school (which later got him suspended!).
However, his true passion was performance. In 1993, Gosling landed a role in The Mickey Mouse Club alongside future stars Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. His time on the show helped shape his skills as a performer, but as a young Canadian kid in a sea of American talent, he often felt out of place.
📺 Watch a young Ryan Gosling performing on The Mickey Mouse Club: YouTube
Breaking into Hollywood: The Notebook and Beyond 💔🎭
Gosling transitioned from child actor to serious performer in the early 2000s, taking on roles in independent films like The Believer (2001) and Murder by Numbers (2002). But his true breakthrough came in 2004 when he starred as Noah Calhoun in The Notebook, the now-iconic romantic drama opposite Rachel McAdams.
Although The Notebook solidified him as Hollywood’s newest heartthrob, Gosling wanted to prove he was more than just a pretty face. He took on darker, more challenging roles, such as a drug-addicted teacher in Half Nelson (2006), which earned him his first Oscar nomination.
📺 Ryan Gosling’s Best Scenes in The Notebook: YouTube
Major Career Success: From Drama to Comedy 🎭➡️😂
Gosling’s career continued to soar with films like:
- Drive (2011) – A stylish, neo-noir thriller where he played a silent but deadly stunt driver.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) – A rom-com that proved his comedic chops (and killer abs) alongside Steve Carell.
- La La Land (2016) – A musical masterpiece that earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – A sci-fi epic that cemented his status as a serious leading man.
- Barbie (2023) – His portrayal of Ken stole the show and turned him into a pop culture phenomenon.
🎬 Fun fact: Ryan was so committed to playing Ken that he insisted on adding the now-legendary “Mojo Dojo Casa House” joke to the script!
📺 Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie (Funniest Moments): YouTube
Ryan Gosling’s Funniest Career Moments 🤣
Despite being known for serious roles, Gosling has an amazing sense of humor and has delivered some of the funniest moments in interviews, movies, and live television. Here are some of the best Gosling comedy moments:
1. The “Papyrus” Obsession (SNL, 2017) 📄😂
In this Saturday Night Live sketch, Gosling plays a man deeply disturbed by the fact that the Avatar movie used the Papyrus font for its logo. The way he spirals into madness over such a minor issue is pure comedic genius.
📺 Watch the full sketch: NBC
2. Breaking Character on SNL (2015) 🤣
Ryan couldn’t keep a straight face while performing in a skit called Close Encounters. Kate McKinnon’s ridiculous alien abduction story made him laugh so hard he had to cover his face. The sketch became legendary for how many times Gosling broke character.
📺 Watch the full SNL sketch: YouTube
3. The “Cuban Papi” Sketch (SNL, 2023) 🇨🇺💃
In another hilarious SNL moment, Gosling played a man who adopts a Cuban accent after marrying a Cuban woman. The inspiration for the sketch? His real-life relationship with Eva Mendes, whose father is Cuban. Eva later confirmed that Ryan’s over-the-top accent was actually based on her dad!
📺 See the sketch here: People
4. “Hey Girl” Meme Origins 📸💕
Ryan Gosling never said “Hey Girl” in any movie—yet he became the face of one of the most famous internet memes of all time. The meme, which features pictures of Gosling with sweet feminist messages, became so popular that he eventually acknowledged it in interviews.
📺 Ryan Reacts to the Hey Girl Meme: YouTube
5. Ruining Interviews with His Laugh 😂
Gosling has a habit of laughing uncontrollably during interviews. Whether it’s promoting La La Land or Barbie, he often breaks into fits of giggles, making the interviewers crack up alongside him. His uncontrollable laughter has become so famous that fans have made compilations of his best giggle fits.
📺 Watch Ryan Gosling’s funniest interviews: YouTube
Why We Love Ryan Gosling ❤️
Ryan Gosling’s success story is an inspiration. He went from being a child actor in Canada to one of the biggest movie stars in the world. But what makes him so special is that, despite his fame, he remains:
✅ Humble and down-to-earth
✅ Naturally funny and charming
✅ Talented across multiple genres
From Oscar-winning performances to meme-worthy comedic moments, Ryan Gosling has proven he can do it all.
So, what’s next for him? Fans can’t wait to see his next blockbuster performance—or his next viral comedic moment!
📢 What’s YOUR favorite Ryan Gosling moment? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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