Summary
- Ryan Gosling's debut appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2007 left a lasting impression on the audience and continues to draw attention.
- Gosling's success as a child actor emphasizes that fame doesn't always lead to common pitfalls, as he went on to star in successful films and elevate his net worth.
- During his first appearance, Gosling showcased his dance moves, surprising Ellen and the audience with his talent, despite his modesty claiming it was just a hobby. Fans praised his skills and sense of humor.
Ryan Gosling appeared for the first time on Ellen DeGeneres’ show in April 2007. The occasion turned out to be a very memorable one for the audience members that day, as well as fans who watched on TV and in later years on social media. He was still only 26 years old when he featured on Ellen in 2007, a long way from the experienced and much more skilled actor that he is today.
In the years since, Gosling has gone one to star in dozens more successful films, won multiple accolades (including a Golden Globe Award in 2017), and elevated his personal net worth to an estimated $70 million as of August 2023.
Gosling’s success has emphasized the reality that child actors can avoid the common pitfalls of fame to become successful in Hollywood. The Canadian star started acting at the age of 13, on Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club.
By the time he was appearing on Ellen for the first time, he had therefore already been a professional actor for literally half his life. Among other major productions he had been involved in by then were Goosebumps, Are You Afraid of the Dark and The Believer.
Gosling had of course also starred in The Notebook, the film that established him as a bona fide Hollywood A-lister, and set him up for many more career and personal achievements since. It is no wonder that his debut on Ellen continues to draw so much attention.
Ryan Gosling Appeared On The Ellen DeGeneres Show On The Back Of His Role In The Movie Half Nelson
The episode of Ellen that featured Ryan Gosling for the very first time was aired on April 26, 2007. A few months prior, he had starred in the drama film Half Nelson by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.
The story of Half Nelson centered around Dan Dunne, the role which Gosling played in the movie. Dan was depicted as a passionate and dedicated history teacher at a Brooklyn middle school. Despite his genuine commitment to his students’ education, he also struggled with drug addiction in his private life.
Half Nelson was an indie project that was produced on a meager budget of only $700,000. Gosling’s performance was among many elements of the film that received widespread acclaim. It earned him the very first Oscar nomination of his career, for “Best Actor.”
Gosling eventually lost out to Forest Whittaker in the category, who was recognized for his work in The Last King of Scotland. He did cross paths with Ellen at the event, however, and on her show, intimated that she felt he had been deserving of the win.
Ryan Gosling Stunned Ellen’s Audience With His Dance Moves During His Debut Appearance On Her Show
One of the things that really stood out during the course of Ryan Gosling’s first visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show was the dance moves he bust out into at some point. Ellen was very complimentary of her guest’s apparent gift in moving his body to salsa music, even before they stood up and turned the stage into a dance floor.
Gosling, on his part, was a lot more modest about his abilities, insisting it was more of a hobby than a talent. His moves when they did finally start dancing told a completely different story, however. In reality, Gosling has always been drawn to dance, an art form he started to explore as a child.
These skills would come in handy when he started acting. His character broke out some nice moves in the 2000 film Remember the Titans. Gosling also enjoyed a singing and dancing part in La La Land (2016), his only other Oscar-nominated role.
What Have Fans Said About Ryan Gosling’s First Appearance On Ellen DeGeneres’ Show?
Ryan Gosling would go on to appear on Ellen multiple other times over the years, until the show finally came to an end in 2022. There is something unique about that first time in particular, however, as evidenced by fan reaction to a recent repost of the encounter on YouTube.
Most of the top comments on the video are simple compliments towards the actor, such as “They should give him his own show. He’s great👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽,” “I love him so much,” and “Dude’s hilarious.” There were also a few sentimental comments from fans who miss Ellen and her show.
A few of the posts naturally gravitated towards references of Barbie, the Gosling film making waves at the box office at the time when the video was uploaded on YouTube. Ellen also shared an excerpt of the same interview on her Instagram page, and captioned it: “Ryan Gosling made his TV debut on our show in 2007. He’s done pretty well for himself since then.”
Fans echoed similar sentiments on the post as on YouTube, with a particular one observing: “Ryan and Ellen have a similar sense of humor. 💜”
