Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes were pictured enjoying a relaxing family afternoon at a park in Santa Barbara on Saturday.
It was the 43-year-old actor's first public appearance since criticizing the Academy over fellow Barbie Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig's Oscars, and he shook off the drama by receiving a sweet kiss from his daughter got the cheek.
Ryan and Eva, who met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011, share two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, nine, and Amada Lee, eight.
Gosling sported a casual, cool look on the day, wearing a white jacket over a red t-shirt and blue jeans. He completed the outfit with a baseball cap and sunglasses.
The afternoon park adventure comes after Mendes, 49, who was seen showing off her unique sense of style earlier this week, defended him following backlash from fans over his Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Ryan Gosling has been spotted for the first time since criticizing the Academy for rejecting the Barbie Oscar. He shook off the drama on Saturday with a sweet kiss on his daughter's cheek as wife Eva Mendes looked on
Ryan, 43, and Eva, 49, enjoyed a relaxing family afternoon at a park in Santa Barbara. Gosling was nominated for best supporting actor last week – but controversially, lead actress Margot and director Greta didn't receive individual nods
Meanwhile, Mendes looked as adorable as ever in a sleeveless dress with a colorful print and a fluffy floral-print jacket.
She wore her brunette locks down and accessorized with sunglasses. The star carried a bright green handbag.
The family was seen lounging near a fountain and enjoying reading books together.
Last Wednesday, Eva defended Ryan after he received an Oscar nomination for his role as Ken in Barbie.
Mendes posted an effusive message on her Instagram describing her pride and the “Not My Ken” ridicule he endured in the lead-up to Barbie's release.
“So proud of my husband,” Eva posted on Instagram.
“So much hate when he took on this role.” So many people are trying to shame him for it. Despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and all the articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking and now iconic character and took him all the way to the Oscars. I’m beyond proud to be Ken’s Barbie.”
Gosling was nominated for best supporting actor for his role – but it was controversial that leading actress Margot and director Greta did not receive individual confirmations.
In a statement on Tuesday, Ryan expressed anger that the academy had overlooked his colleagues, but declined to withdraw his nomination in protest.
Gosling sported a casual, cool look, wearing a white jacket over a red t-shirt and blue jeans. He completed the outfit with a baseball cap and sunglasses
Meanwhile, Mendes looked as adorable as ever in a sleeveless dress with a colorful print and a fluffy floral-print jacket
Ryan and Eva, who met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011, share two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, nine, and Amada Lee, eight
She wore her brunette locks down and accessorized with sunglasses
Gosling admired his stunning other half
The family was seen lounging near a fountain and enjoying reading books together
Gosling sported a short beard for the occasion
The actor wore a watch and a necklace
And according to a source close to the Hollywood star, he has no plans to do so.
Speaking exclusively to , the insider said: “Ryan stands by his statement.”
“He understands that people are upset because he is upset too, but he doesn’t let what anyone says online affect him.”
They continued, “Ryan is honored that he was nominated and that the film was nominated.”
“In the event he wins or plays I’m Just Ken, he will honor Margot and Greta in one way or another.”
According to the source, Ryan is doing what he cares about and he has the support of his cast and director.
“He doesn't want to make it more than what it has become.” “He's talked about it and people should take what he said seriously because he meant every single word,” the insider said.
Ryan issued a statement addressing Greta and Margot's snubs shortly after the Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday.
He began his statement by thanking him for his nomination, saying, “It is a great honor to be nominated by my peers alongside such remarkable artists in a year with so many great films.”
“And I never thought I would say this, but I also feel incredibly honored and proud that it is for the representation of a plastic doll named Ken.”
It follows news that Gosling will not give in to the pressure and will not forfeit his Best Supporting Actor nomination at this year's Oscars, despite calls from fans around the world
What is controversial is that Margot Robbie, who played the title character Barbie, and director Greta Gerwig did not receive any individual commitments
Gosling released a statement expressing his disappointment after Margot and Greta were snubbed
Last week, Mendes defended Gosling as she gushed she was “so proud of my husband” and recalled the “Not my Ken” taunt he endured ahead of the release of Barbie
America Ferrera, Gosling's Barbie co-star, who was also nominated for an Oscar, called the actor a “class act” when she commented on Eva's post
The actor then expressed his disappointment that Margot and Greta were not nominated and then praised them for their work on the film.
“Against all odds, with nothing more than a few soulless, scantily clad and blissfully crotchless puppets, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed culture forward and they made history,” he added.
Finally, he congratulated co-star America Ferrera, who won best supporting actress.
“However, I am extremely happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this groundbreaking film,” Ryan said.
“Barbie” hit theaters in July and grossed a record-breaking $1.45 billion at the global box office and $636 million domestically.
The box office hit received a total of eight Oscar nominations, although Greta failed to secure a nomination for Best Director that year and Margot, who played the title character, was also passed over for Best Actress.