Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcome adorable new rescue dog to family after 'Ghost Rider' reveal
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Eva Mendes announced on Friday, July 31, that she and Ryan Gosling had welcomed a new member to their family by adopting a rescue dog named Charlie, sharing the news in a heartwarming Instagram post.
Charlie joins the family alongside their other rescue dog, Magic, with the actress expressing how much they already love their newest companion. The adoption comes days after Marvel announced Gosling's casting as 'Ghost Rider'.
Eva Mendes introduces family's new rescue dog Charlie
Mendes introduced Charlie in an Instagram post featuring the new pup alongside Magic. Sharing photos and a video of herself with both dogs, she wrote, “Introducing Charlie, our newest member of our familia. We’re in love! Gracias to @californiadoodlerescues.”
California Doodle Rescue also celebrated the adoption, commenting, “Congratulations!!!! they have the best parents in town!!!!” She replied warmly, “We love you guys!”
The post included a video of Mendes sitting between Magic and Charlie while petting both dogs. Another image showed her playing with Charlie’s ears, while the final photo captured Charlie lying on the ground as Magic sniffed nearby.
She often shares moments with the family's dogs on Instagram alongside daughters Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, whom she shares with Gosling. On July 17, she posted a glimpse of an afternoon with Magic, who joined the family in 2024, as the pair relaxed in an inflatable pool.
She captioned the post, “Trying to stay true to the 90’s summer I promised myself.” Earlier, Mendes shared a video of Magic relaxing, calling it one of her "happy places," before posting another clip on May 6 showing the rescue dog walking through her dress.
“Magic walking through my dress just because she can,” Mendes wrote, adding, “Thank God for dogs. The joy is endless. Thank God for dogs. The joy is endless.”
Eva Mendes celebrates Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' casting with sweet tribute
Charlie’s arrival comes just days after Marvel announced on Tuesday that Gosling had been cast as 'Ghost Rider', also known as Johnny Blaze, in the upcoming film. The Oscar-nominated actor becomes the next performer to take on the superhero role previously played onscreen by Nicolas Cage.
The announcement also carries a personal connection for Mendes, who starred opposite Cage in the 2007 film. Following the casting announcement, she celebrated his new role with a supportive Instagram post on July 26.
She also shared a fan-made edit featuring Gosling from 'The Place Beyond the Pines', the 2012 film where the couple first met, portraying him as an ideal 'Ghost Rider.'
The clip highlights Gosling’s introduction as motorcycle stuntman Luke Glanton, showing him preparing for a performance by getting dressed before climbing onto his motorcycle and putting on his helmet. Fans first see only Luke’s back before he briefly reveals his face and slides on the helmet.
The edit read, “From this intro only i thought Ryan Gosling can be a perfect casting for ghost rider role.” In the caption, Mendes wrote, “Love, Roxy,” referencing the character she played in the 2007 film. The new film, directed by Shawn Levy, marks Gosling's first superhero role and his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
