Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes stunned fans with their first official public appearance together in over a decade.
Gosling turned The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a birthday party for Mendes’ 52nd.
The 45-year-old appeared on the show late to promote his upcoming film Project Hi Marybut the spotlight quickly shifted when he surprised Mendes with an extravagant party.
He invited the audience to sing “Happy Birthday” as Mendes.
Gosling, wearing a striped Louis Vuitton cardigan, took the stage to cheers.
The festivities escalated when Fallon revealed that North Bergen High School’s marching band was in the audience.
The band paraded onto the stage and played “Happy Birthday” while waving a flag emblazoned with Mendes’ name.
Confetti rained down as Gosling clapped, sang along and got a peck on the cheek from Mendes.
The moment marked a rare public outing for the couple, who last walked a red carpet together in 2013 for The place Beyond the Pines.
Since meeting on set in 2011, Gosling and Mendes have kept their relationship largely private, keeping daughters Esmeralda and Amada out of the spotlight.
Mendes, who has often spoken about his preference for privacy, seemed touched by the surprise.
The celebration not only honored Mendes’ milestone birthday, but also delighted fans with a rare glimpse of Hollywood’s most private couple.
