Eva Mendes Reveals the Special Tattoo She Got for Ryan Gosling: ‘The Only One I’ve Ever Wanted’

The actress has offered a rare glimpse into her deeply private relationship with Ryan Gosling, revealing the meaning behind the “de Gosling” tattoo on her wrist.

Eva Mendes has opened up about the one tattoo she has—and the deeply personal reason behind it.

The Hitch actress, who has maintained a famously private relationship with Ryan Gosling for more than a decade, recently confirmed that the “de Gosling” tattoo on the inside of her left wrist holds special significance.

Mendes showed off the tattoo in a recent black-and-white photoshoot shared with her millions of Instagram followers. When a fan pointed out the tattoo in the comments, Mendes gave a rare personal response.

“It’s the only one I have, the only one I’ve ever wanted,” she wrote, adding a heart-eyes emoji.

The Meaning Behind ‘de Gosling’

The tattoo has attracted attention since Mendes first showed it publicly in 2022.

The phrase “de Gosling” has fueled speculation that Mendes and Gosling may have secretly married. In Spanish naming traditions, “de” can sometimes suggest a married woman’s connection to her husband’s surname.

However, the couple has never publicly confirmed that they are married.

Marriage rumors surrounding the pair have circulated for years. In 2016, reports claimed they had secretly tied the knot, but those reports were denied.

A Relationship Kept Out of the Spotlight

Mendes and Gosling have been linked since 2011, when they met while filming The Place Beyond the Pines.

The couple share two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, but have generally kept their family life away from the public eye.

Their approach to privacy has remained consistent throughout their relationship, with both stars rarely discussing their romance in detail.

A Rare Public Moment Together

Despite their preference for privacy, Mendes and Gosling made a rare joint appearance in March while Gosling was promoting Project Hail Mary on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

During the appearance, Gosling unexpectedly brought Mendes out from backstage so the audience could wish her a happy birthday.

As confetti fell around them, Mendes kissed Gosling on the cheek in a sweet moment that quickly attracted attention from fans.

How They Keep Their Relationship Strong

Mendes previously offered a glimpse into their relationship during an interview in April, explaining that the couple makes an effort to spend quality time together.

The actress said their date nights often involve going to the movies—something they have tried to preserve despite their fame.

She also joked that their outings include “all the unmentionables,” while explaining that they know where to go when they want to avoid unwanted attention.

For Mendes and Gosling, keeping their relationship private appears to be part of what makes their time together meaningful.

And while the “de Gosling” tattoo has once again sparked marriage speculation, Mendes’ own words make one thing clear: the tattoo is deeply personal—and it is the only one she has ever wanted.