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Fans Tell North West To 'Take Notes' After Seeing Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes' Kids Wearing Age-Appropriate Outfits During Bookstore Trip With Their Dad: 'How 12-Year-Olds Should Look'

April 16, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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One of today’s most famous celebrity couples is Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, and their family recently made a rare appearance that turned heads.

The Canadian actor recently stepped out with his and Eva’s two young daughters for an afternoon of bookstore shopping. This was a really big deal for avid fans, as the couple themselves rarely make public appearances together, let alone their daughters. Users commented on how grown-up the girls are and even praised Ryan and Eva’s parenting, applauding them for dressing their girls in age-appropriate outfits. The response had people comparing their girls to other celebrity children like North West, who’s been making headlines with her unconventional fashion choices. Read more about their new sighting below.

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Ryan Gosling Steps Out With His & Eva Mendes' Daughters For A Day Of Shopping

It's been a busy few months for the Barbie icon, as he's been promoting his latest major film project, Project Hail Mary. From a new Saturday Night Live episode to red carpet walks, fans have been seeing a lot more Ryan Gosling these days.

 

Things were taken to the next level when he was photographed on a rare public outing with his and Eva Mendes' two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada Lee. The father and his two girls were seen out and about in Santa Barbara, popping into bookstores and doing some shopping. Ryan was wearing a blue long-sleeved t-shirt from the band Gorillaz, some dark gray slacks, and a camouflage-printed baseball cap.

 

The two girls, who are 10 and 12 years old, sported some oversized t-shirts, headbands, and sneakers as they held their dad's hand. You can see the new photos of them here!

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Fans React To The New Family Photos And Praise Ryan & Eva's Parenting

The new family snaps were a big deal to fans of the couple of 14 years, as they're usually quite private and hardly ever make public appearances together, let alone with their two girls. Their family life has been especially coveted, as Eva even stopped taking on acting projects to stay at home with them and take on less demanding work.

 

Therefore, once the new photos from the weekend were shared on social media platforms like Instagram, fans freaked out in the comments.

 

"Those Eva and Gosling genes are good!" wrote a fan.

 

"Beautiful family," added another.

 

Some users ended up applauding the two performers and the "age-appropriate" clothes their girls were wearing. Right now, celebrity families are a big deal, as the world criticizes what today's generation of star parents is letting their children do. One of the most talked about 'nepo babies' out there is North West, whose dyed hair, piercings, and gothic style at 12 years old has led to Kim Kardashian being slammed as an "absent mother."

 

"The main thing is that the girls look like normal girls of their age, it's nice to watch," added a fan.

 

"Take note, North West," commented another. "This is how KIDS dress."

 

"How 12-year-olds should look," wrote a fan.

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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