Ryan Gosling has described a good childhood experience.
The uncle of the Oscar-nominated actor, and he inspired Ryan to perform from a young age.
During his latest appearance the drew barrymore showRyan shared that one of his uncles inspired him to perform from a very young age.
He revealed that this uncle was an Elvis Presley impersonator.
“So my uncle was an Elvis (Presley) impersonator,” he said.
Recalling the exact moment his world changed, Gosling admitted to becoming a wedding singer at the age of eight.
“When I was eight years old, I came home from school one day, and she was in the living room wearing a white jumpsuit and a big eagle on her back, and I said, ‘What are you doing?’ And he said, ‘I’m going to be Elvis for a while.’ And that was that.
“He started talking like Elvis, singing like Elvis, doing karate in the backyard.”
He further said that the community has fully embraced this experience.
“You know, everyone in our town would come to see him perform at the mall.
“Everyone felt like they were watching Elvis, you know, people… They would organize a talent show to supplement the show.”
“And so, you know, like, the guy who works at A+P is, all of a sudden, making a version of Black Velvet that will blow your mind.”
It is noteworthy that Gosling grew up in London, Ontario, Canada.
