10 Celebrity Relationships That Stayed Surprisingly Private (4 of 6)

5. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have mastered the art of privacy. After meeting on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines, the couple remained tight-lipped whenever discussions turned to their personal life. Mendes eventually left acting to raise their daughters and pursue other interests. Public mentions of their relationship are so rare that Mendes’ 2025 Instagram post congratulating Gosling on his campaign to get stunt performers recognized at the Oscars practically caused the entertainment media to wet themselves.

4. Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx

After enduring intense tabloid scrutiny during her marriage to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes understandably chose a quieter path with Jamie Foxx. Their relationship began in 2013 but remained unofficial for years. Occasional sightings and insider rumors were the only hints until the couple parted ways in 2019. Foxx has never fully addressed the relationship publicly (and even walked out on an ESPN interview when Holmes was mentioned), though he made light allusions to it in his 2024 Netflix comedy special.