Eva Mendes reveals movie-themed date nights with partner Ryan Gosling

• Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have been together since filming The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011.
• The couple has two daughters, Esmeralda (11) and Amada (9).
• Mendes only posts photos of her family that are already in the public domain.
  

Eva Mendes has provided a rare glimpse into her private life with long-term partner Ryan Gosling, revealing that the couple prioritises regular "date nights" to maintain their connection.

In a recent interview with PEOPLE magazine, the 52-year-old actress shared that their evenings together are often centred around their shared love for cinema.

"We like movies, and we like going to the movies, so we try to keep that alive," Mendes noted, adding that they purposefully seek out low-profile locations to avoid public attention.

The couple, who first met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011, have become well-known for their commitment to personal privacy.

Mendes jokingly teased that their "together-time" consists of "all the unmentionables," but she was quick to clarify their strategy for staying out of the tabloids.

"If you want attention, you go to certain places, and if you don't, you know where to go. We do the latter," she explained.

This disciplined approach extends to their social media presence, where Mendes strictly avoids posting candid photos of Gosling or their two daughters, Esmeralda, 11, and Amada, 9.

Mendes has previously stated that her boundary regarding her family is non-negotiable, particularly concerning her children’s consent.

She maintains that she will only share "flashbacks" or images already in the public domain, such as film stills.

While Gosling has enjoyed a highly publicised career surge following his recent projects, the couple continues to serve as a rare example of a Hollywood power pair that successfully separates their professional stardom from their domestic life.