Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes made a rare joint television appearance while celebrating Mendes’ birthday during a taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, March 5.

Gosling appeared as the featured guest on the programme, which coincided with Mendes’ 52nd birthday. During the interview, the show appeared to organise a small on-air celebration for the actor, according to photos from the set.

The couple have rarely appeared publicly together in recent years, making the moment notable for fans. Gosling and Mendes have been in a relationship since 2011, after meeting while working on the film The Place Beyond the Pines.

They share two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016, and have largely kept their family life out of the public spotlight.

During the interview, Gosling was also promoting his upcoming film Project Hail Mary. While discussing the project, he gave Mendes a brief and affectionate mention as part of the conversation.

Project Hail Mary is scheduled to be released in cinemas on March 20. The film marks Gosling’s latest leading role as he continues a busy promotional schedule.

The actor is also set to host the upcoming weekend episode of Saturday Night Live as part of the publicity surrounding the film’s release.

Although the pair have maintained a relatively private relationship throughout the years, their appearance together on the late-night show offered a rare glimpse of the couple celebrating a personal milestone while Gosling continues promoting his latest project.