However, sparks were certainly flying behind the scenes.
Gosling, on the other hand, was just entering the Hollywood scene.
One of the reasons the pair had varying levels of acting experience?
Bullock is 16 years older than her co-star, as noted byThe Mirror.
Bullock was 38 years old when the pair started dating, and Gosling was 22 years old.
Both actors remain extremely successful to this day.
Since their split, Bullock and Gosling have only had nice things to say about each other.
In an interview withCosmopolitanin 2003, Bullock was asked what lessons she learned from her former beau.
“To chill,” the Academy Award winner shared.
He’s like a little Buddha."
I haven’t met anybody who could top them," (viaUs Weekly).
Which other ex-girlfriend is Gosling referring to?
None other than Rachel McAdams, who famously starred alongside him in “The Notebook” (viaIMDb).
The “La La Land” actor certainly has a thing for co-stars!
In an interview withHello!
There’s nothing else I’m looking for."
The notoriously private couple now share two daughters together, Esmeralda and Amada (viaElle).
“Show business is the bad guy,” he admitted (viaMama Mia).
“When both people are in show business it’s too much show business.
It takes all of the light, so nothing else can grow.”
It’s satisfying when I can let go," she said (per Cosmopolitan).
“Bryan makes her feel safe and completely takes care of her,” an insider shared withUs Weekly.
“[He’s her] rock.”
It looks like Bullock may have finally met her match.
