Don’t you just hate when one of your most beloved celebs turns out to be a problematic fave?

Sometimes it feels like even the most seemingly stan-worthy stars are disappointing us left and right.

Luckily, though, Gosling puts his money where his meme is.

ryan gosling closeup

“It’s misogynistic in nature to try and control a woman’s sexual presentation of self.

I consider this an issue that is bigger than this film.”

According to him, he’s always had women in his life to look up to.

ryan gosling speaking into a microphone

So, I just tend to gravitate towards stories with strong female characters" (viaRomper).

The group of strong women in the “Drive” actor’s life really doesseem ever-growing.

He hastwo daughters with his longtime partner and fellow actor, Eva Mendes.

ryan gosling looking up

As he explained in the interview with Evening Standard, “I think women are better than men.

They are stronger, more evolved.

Gosling just gets it.