In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ryan Gosling reminisced about his teenage days and a memorable encounter with the late screen icon, Burt Reynolds, during the filming of ‘Frankenstein and Me’ back in 1996. Gosling, now an Oscar nominee for his role in ‘The Fall Guy,’ shared a hilarious story about how Reynolds seemed to take a liking to him on set, only for Gosling to realize that Reynolds was actually more interested in his mother, Donna Gosling.
Despite Reynolds’ friendly demeanor towards him, Gosling humorously recalled feeling like he was receiving “secondary shine” compared to the attention his mother was getting. He even shared a comical piece of advice Reynolds gave him, albeit at a young age, about not settling for less in life.
The conversation with Kimmel shed light on this amusing anecdote from Gosling’s past, highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that often come with Hollywood encounters. Gosling expressed his disbelief that Kimmel was familiar with ‘Frankenstein and Me,’ a lesser-known family comedy from the ’90s.
Reynolds’ portrayal of a stuntman in the film mirrors Gosling’s role in his latest project, ‘The Fall Guy,’ which also stars Emily Blunt and promises to kick off the summer movie season with a bang.
The interview offered fans a delightful glimpse into Gosling’s early career and the memorable moments he shared with a Hollywood legend like Burt Reynolds. As Gosling continues to charm audiences with his talent on the big screen, his candid anecdotes remind us that even the biggest stars have their share of funny stories from their journey in showbiz.
