Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has temporarily relocated to the exclusive north London neighborhood of Hampstead with his family, trading California sunshine for British charm. The 44-year-old actor, accompanied by his wife Eva Mendes, 51, and their daughters Esmeralda, 11, and Amada Lee, 9, has settled into the affluent area while he films his latest project, Star Wars: Starfighter.
Hampstead stands as one of London’s most prestigious postcodes, with average property prices reaching approximately $2 million in 2024. The neighborhood’s real estate market commands impressive figures, with flats averaging $1.3 million and semi-detached houses exceeding $5.6 million. This exclusivity attracts numerous celebrities, with Gosling joining a community that includes Harry Styles, Jude Law, Emma Thompson, and Ricky Gervais.
The three-time Oscar nominee has been spotted around the area, with locals reporting double takes during Ryan Gosling sightings. Production for Star Wars: Starfighter recently began according to the official Star Wars website, with set photos revealing Gosling sporting a mullet hairstyle and bomber jacket. The filming locations include scenes depicting rundown alleyways with landspeeders, and the cast features Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, and Mia Goth. The highly anticipated film has already garnered attention for its May 2027 release date.
Despite their A-list status, the Gosling-Mendes family appears to be embracing a low-key lifestyle in Hampstead. The family made their move at the end of October, seeking a change from the political climate in the United States. They recently visited Hana Restaurant in West Hampstead, where the owner shared an Instagram post praising the family’s warmth and kindness. The restaurant noted the family’s appreciation for Persian cuisine and described the evening as unforgettable.
Eva Mendes has shared glimpses of their London life on social media, supporting her husband as she did during his 2014 directorial debut “Lost River,” which premiered at Cannes and starred Mendes herself. This supporting role comes as no surprise considering the couple has maintained a strong relationship since 2011 when they first met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines. As Gosling immerses himself in the Star Wars universe, his family seems to be comfortably adapting to their temporary British home, impressing locals with their charm in an area already accustomed to celebrity residents.
