Ryan Gosling keeps a low profile as he stops for

Ryan Gosling keeps a low profile as he stops for lunch in Santa Barbara … after Britney Spears’ emotional audition with him for The Notebook surfaced

Ryan Gosling tried to go unnoticed as he stopped for lunch in Santa Barbara this week.

The Barbie actor, 42, looked like a typical Californian dressed for fall, wearing jeans, a white T-shirt and a blue zip-up jacket as his summer blockbuster grossed a billion at the box office US dollars achieved.

A white baseball cap covered his head and he wore the hoodie to conceal his identity.

Tan work boots, black sunglasses and a gold necklace completed “The Notebook” star’s look.

Eva Mendes’ husband, 49, carried a white plastic bag full of groceries in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other.

Lunch break: Ryan Gosling tried to go unnoticed as he stopped for lunch in Santa Barbara this week

Lunch break: Ryan Gosling tried to go unnoticed as he stopped for lunch in Santa Barbara this week

Britney Spears, 41, auditioned for the lead role opposite Ryan Gosling, 42, in “The Notebook.”   has the singer's never-before-seen audition tape, recorded on August 18, 2002

Britney Spears, 41, auditioned for the lead role opposite Ryan Gosling, 42, in “The Notebook.” has the singer’s never-before-seen audition tape, recorded on August 18, 2002

Earlier this week, Ryan received confirmation that his performance opposite Margot Robbie in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was more than Kenough’s.

He was nominated for a Gotham Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ken.

The Gotham Awards are the first major awards of the season and will take place on November 27th in New York City.

With the release of Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me, people are talking about how Ryan was a member of The New Mickey Mouse Club along with the Toxic singer.

Back in 2002 she applied for the role of Allie in “The Notebook”.

The role ultimately went to Rachel McAdams.

The film’s casting director Matthew Barry opened up to Entertainment Tonight Tuesday about the heat that arose between the singer and actor during the audition for the romantic drama, a day after ‘s exclusive reporting on the previously undiscovered gem .

“Britney came in and blew us all away,” Barry told ET. “Britney Spears was incredible. She was absolutely incredible.’

Coastal vibes: The Barbie actor, 42, looked like a typical Californian dressed for fall in jeans, a white T-shirt and a blue zip-up jacket

Coastal vibes: The Barbie actor, 42, looked like a typical Californian dressed for fall in jeans, a white T-shirt and a blue zip-up jacket

Incognito: A white baseball cap covered his head and he wore the hoodie to disguise his identity.  Tan work boots, black sunglasses and a gold necklace completed “The Notebook” star’s look

Incognito: A white baseball cap covered his head and he wore the hoodie to disguise his identity. Tan work boots, black sunglasses and a gold necklace completed “The Notebook” star’s look

“If you’ve ever met Nick Cassavetes, he can be very intimidating at 6-foot-3,” Barry said of the film’s director.

“Ryan was really cool, he gave Britney the time to meet with Nick to discuss the role and the character. “And I think when it was all over, it was kind of time for a reunion.”

“I think she definitely tapped into her emotional depth and brought it out.” She showed us that she was raw, emotional and amazing. “She put everything on the line,” Barry said.

“Britney came in, and shortly after, I think Rachel came in and just destroyed us,” Barry told the outlet. “It was a very, very tough fight between the two of them. As with every film ever made, there was a lot of arguing. I think the studio probably wanted Britney for obvious reasons. But Rachel, it was her role.’