13 Interesting Facts about Ryan Gosling, Didn't Graduate High School and Apparently Had ADHD in His Youth

Kapanlagi.com - Ryan Gosling turns out did not finish high school. Instead, he started pursuing his dream of becoming an actor at the age of 17. He even moved to New Zealand to join the Fox Kids series titled YOUNG HERCULES in the late 1990s.

This series often made Ryan's mother angry whenever Ryan brought a girl home. However, ironically, this series became the stepping stone for Ryan to achieve the fame he enjoys today.

1. Skilled in Playing Musical Instruments and Having a Band

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Ryan is not only known as an actor, but also as a very talented musician. He has the ability to play various musical instruments, including guitar, cello, bass, and keyboard.

Together with his friend, Zach Shields, Ryan formed a rock duo band called Dead Man's Bones in 2007. In the music world, Ryan is known by the stage name Baby Goose.

His debut album was released in 2009 under the ANTI- label, with songs that mostly resulted from collaborations with other musicians.

2. Ryan Diagnosed with ADHD as a Child

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Ryan Gosling was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. ADHD is a disorder that affects attention span and may be accompanied by hyperactivity.

This condition made it difficult for Ryan to concentrate in school, so he didn't enjoy studying very much. In fact, he was once expelled from school for bringing a knife and using it to attack another student who made him angry.

3. Had a Serious Relationship with Rachel McAdams

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In 2004, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams met and fell in love while both were involved in the production of the film THE NOTEBOOK. However, despite the blossoming love, their relationship eventually ended after three years.

Nevertheless, Ryan expressed his happiness about meeting Rachel. He dismissed claims that their relationship was limited to the set of THE NOTEBOOK, calling it a more romantic story than what was portrayed in the film itself.

4. Once Involved in the World of Ballet Theater

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In his youth, Ryan Gosling joined a ballet theater group in his area of residence. Although he did not pursue a professional career in the field, he has a solid basic dancing ability.

This was evident when he performed in the film La La Land, where Ryan was able to sing and dance gracefully alongside Emma Stone.

5. Having a Self-Designed Tattoo

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Ryan Gosling has a special tattoo on his left arm. The tattoo features a monster-like cactus image, and he designed it himself.

According to him, not all tattoos need to have deep meanings. Sometimes, it is better to have a tattoo that can make us smile just by looking at it.

6. Gaining Weight for a Film, But Fired

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In 2007, Ryan starred in the film THE LOVELY BONES, where he was required to significantly gain weight. With strong determination, he managed to gain 30 kilograms.

However, unfortunately, Ryan chose not to continue the project because he felt too young to portray a killer character.

Despite disagreements with the production team, Ryan chose not to voice his concerns. Due to frequent mistakes, he was eventually fired when his body had already experienced weight gain.

7. Restaurant Owner in LA

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In Beverly Hills, there is a restaurant known as Tagine. Originally, the restaurant was owned by a cousin of Ryan's friend. However, when the owner had to leave Los Angeles, the restaurant was sold.

Initially, Ryan's friend intended to buy his cousin's restaurant, but due to circumstances, it had to be sold immediately, so Ryan decided to buy it.

It has been a year since then, and Ryan has been managing the restaurant. Currently, Tagine has become a famous restaurant in LA.

8. Winning in 5 Categories at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards

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Apparently, young people in the United States admire Ryan Gosling. They are also enthusiastic about the film he starred in, THE NOTEBOOK. Most of the awards he received were obtained when he acted alongside Rachel McAdams.

9. Film Noir Enthusiast

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Gosling expresses his love for the film noir genre, which has been a source of inspiration for many of his acting projects. He is interested in complex characters and mysterious stories with a dark atmosphere.

10. Achievements at the Oscars

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Ryan Gosling has been nominated for two Academy Awards, the first for his role in 'Half Nelson' in 2007 and the second for his role in 'La La Land' in 2017.

Although he has not yet won the awards, Gosling has demonstrated his widely recognized acting excellence.

11. Avoiding Media Attention

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Gosling is known as a celebrity who rarely gets caught up in gossip or controversial news. He tends to keep his private life well-guarded and focuses on his career as an actor. Gosling prefers to let his work speak for itself.

12. Dog Lover

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Ryan Gosling is known as someone who loves animals, especially dogs. He has a dog named George, who often accompanies him during film shoots.

Gosling even brings George to the red carpet at some award events, expressing his great love for pets.

13. Did Not Graduate High School

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Ryan Gosling apparently did not graduate high school. Instead, he started pursuing his dream of becoming an actor at the age of 17. He even moved to New Zealand to join the Fox Kids series titled YOUNG HERCULES in the late 1990s.

This series often made Ryan's mother angry whenever Ryan brought girls to their house. However, ironically, this series became the initial stepping stone for Ryan to achieve the fame he enjoys today.

14. Why is Ryan Gosling famous?

Ryan Thomas Gosling is not only an actor but also a director, writer, and musician. According to reports from Zimbio, he became widely known when he played the lead role in the romantic drama film THE NOTEBOOK.

15. How did Ryan Gosling get into acting?

Starting from the age of ten, his mother taught him at home. When he was 12 years old, Gosling auditioned for The All New Mickey Mouse Club in Montreal. After appearing on the show, he moved to Orlando, Florida.

16. Can Ryan Gosling play the guitar?

Not only is Ryan Gosling a famous actor, but he also has talent as a multi-instrumentalist. In addition to being skilled at playing the guitar, bass, piano, and cello, Gosling is also one half of the music duo called Dead Man's Bones, although the group only existed for a short time. You can still enjoy their debut album on Spotify.

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