Kirk Douglas Award - Ryan Gosling Acceptance Speech

What a guy. The appeal is that you can tell he’s not a showman. He’s actually that charming and gracious. So humble. What a GENTLEMAN.

Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds: two Canadians that are both humble, self-deprecating, disarming, funny and witty … in an industry that doesn’t generally feature many of those traits.

Ryan is one of the most disarmingly charming human beings to ever grace this earth. It's the humility for me...

His mother sounds pretty smart. No wonder he turned out so to be such a wonderful human, with being brought up with with an education like that. Goes to show how important good parenting is.

And that, folks, is how to movie star. Class.

His mom raised a son to be proud of. She knew what she was doing, guiding his abundance of talent in the right direction.

Holy cow, wait until he wins an Academy award, which he will one day!

Ryan Gosling is exceptional. His range as an actor is vast. and he looks like a sweetheart.

I usually find watching speeches awkward, but every speech he makes is so smooth and easy to listen to

Ryan Gosling is a national treasure. His humility is refreshing. I love listening to him. He's got a great sense of humor. "I should of had more champagne, that's what I could of done."😂❤❤❤

Much respect for him and how he's never forgotten his roots.

I cannot express what Ryan Gosling means to me. One of the nicest people on the planet. No one deserves all the awards and recognition under the sun more than him. A true legend. The best actor ever. Thank you doesnt even cut it. Congratulations to him, his wife, his children, his Sister and of course, his Mum. The best acceptance speech ever. I love you Ryan Gosling!! ❤ xx

I never get tired of this guy! I don’t think it’s possible, I ever will! What a sweetheart!!

That’s the most flustered I’ve ever seen Ryan Gosling. It only added to his usually suave demeanor.

Credits to his mother and sister and everyone who helped him stay on track especially Eva Mendez

He doesn't let stardom get to his head. It's this that makes him stand out from many in Hollywood.

I am from Toronto and just turned 40 last week. I have been following Ryan's career since Breaker high, Ready or Not, AYAFTD etc. Canadian shows. In 2005 I was on a trip from Toronto to Israel. There was talk Ryan was on the flight, After 15 hour flight that started at 6am Toronto time, we landed. As I walked off the gate, I walked past Ryan. I made sure to slow walk so that he would catch up, I asked if he was infact Ryan Gossling and he said yes. I asked for a photo (and then a group photo) he said sure. I told him I have been following his career since Breaker High and that he was a funny guy. He said thanks and then asked us all where we were from. I Said Toronto and he said he was from Cornwall (just east of Toronto) He said thank you for being a fan and was truly honored. This was the time The Notebook had came out and he had blown up. He truly was such a nice person.

He choked up thinking about being without movies as a kid. So moving.

He makes me proud to be Canadian. So humble so polite. ❤️

This is how u make a speech! Can’t wait to see his Oscar speech one day ❤