Hollywood star Eva Mendes has offered her followers a rare look at the family's new luxury residence in London, following their high-profile relocation from the United States. The actress, 51, and her husband, actor Ryan Gosling, 44, have settled in the affluent north London neighbourhood of Hampstead with their two daughters, Esmeralda, 11, and Amada Lee, nine.
A Glimpse of Hampstead Life
Mendes treated fans to a stylish clip on her Instagram, showcasing a casual walk with her dogs, Lucho and Magic. The video not only highlighted her chic pale blue co-ord and boots but also provided a stunning backdrop of the impressive houses on her street. The move was first confirmed in October, marking a significant shift for the family, who had previously lived in Los Angeles and briefly in London's Notting Hill.
In a separate post over the weekend, the actress gave a further peek at her new abode, filming herself trying on various jackets by her front door and porch. The clips have sparked considerable interest in the couple's decision to put down roots in one of the capital's most exclusive areas.
Ryan Gosling's London Welcome
Since the family's arrival, Ryan Gosling has been causing a stir in the local community, particularly at the school gates. Parents have been charmed by the actor's down-to-earth demeanour. "Yes, he's here and so delightful chatting to everyone at the school gate – such a lovely man," one Hampstead local revealed. Another admirer shared on social media that Gosling had held a cafe door open for them, calling him "a gent."
Gosling is currently in the UK to film the upcoming Star Wars movie 'Starfighter'. However, reports suggest the family's relocation was also motivated by a desire to leave behind the 'unstable' political landscape in the US. The couple, who met on the set of 'The Place Beyond the Pines' in 2012 and married in 2022, have been eyeing Hampstead for some time, having been spotted house-hunting in the area back in 2022.
Settling into the Community
The family appear to be embracing London life fully. They have been enjoying meals at a local Persian restaurant, Hana, where the staff posted on Instagram about the "true honor" of serving them. The restaurant praised the family's warmth and noted that fellow diners respectfully gave them privacy.
Eva Mendes, who stepped back from acting around the time her first daughter was born, seems content in her new surroundings. Her social media posts reflect a focus on family and simple pleasures, a sentiment echoed in her caption about her dogs reminding her "how silly it all is." With a new home base in one of London's most desirable postcodes, the Gosling-Mendes family is clearly putting down roots for their next chapter.
