He saw in the New Year with his girlfriend Eva Mendes.
But today, Ryan Gosling found some time for the other leading lady – his mother.
The 31-year-old actor was spotted out in Manhattan, New York, today with Donna Gosling, who he appears to have inherited his looks from.
Doubleact: Ryan Gosling and his lookalike mother Donna were spotted out and about today in New York
Donna, a secretary who became a high school teacher, brought up Ryan and older sister Mandi as a single parent after divorcing husband Thomas.
Both Ryan’s parents were members of the Mormon Church, which the Notebook star has said before has influenced his life greatly.
Ryan was also out today with Eva. Last night they were spotted leaving the Bowery Hotel in the Big Apple before going on to a New Year’s Eve bash together.
Protective: Ryan put an arm around his mother, who he appears to have inherited his looks from
The pair flew out of Los Angeles the previous day, although boarded separately in an apparent bid to avoid attracting attention.
Next year will see Ryan’s film The Place Beyond The Pines released.
It tells the story of a motorcycle stunt rider who considers turning to crime to provide for his wife and child.
Leading woman: Ryan also found time to catch up with girlfriend Eva Mendes today, after seeing in the New Year with her last night
