Ryan Gosling’s Next Career Move
He's retiring from acting - but what else could Ryan Gosling do? We have a few ideas…
Picture Editing: Gaby Cove
istock/rex/paRyan The Fireman
Imagine being saved from a building by 180lbs of Ryan Gosling? Brings a whole, new meaning to a fire in your loins, doesn’t it? And sliding down a firemen’s pole.
istock/rex/paDoctor Gosling
Wearing doctor’s scrubs helped George Clooney’s acting career no end but is this really the career for our Ryan? That shapely torso would need to stay covered in certain instances (operations and the like), and one look at those stunning blue eyes would surely lead to fainting and heart palpitations in many of his patients.
istock/rex/paRyan The Lifeguard
We can see Ryan being much more at home as a lifeguard. Red shorts, six-pack on show 24/7 and reviving us with a kiss of life (read: passionate snog).
istock/rex/paRyan The IT Man
istock/rex/paTeacher Ryan
Of all our suggestions, this is probably the least likely. Not only did Ryan hate school and get suspended, but do you think that his female students would ever actually manage to learn anything? Except how utterly gorgeous Mr Gosling is, of course.
istock/rex/paRyan The Fashion Designer
There’s no denying that Ryan Gosling looks good but could he make others look good too? We think his own particular brand of laid-back cool is just waiting to be repackaged and sold in a store near you.
istock/rex/paRyan The Stockbroker
Sell low, buy high, we’ll do whatever you tell us Ryan, especially if you have a sexy look on your face and you’re dressed in a designer suit.
istock/rex/paAstronaut Ryan
Though it would be a virtual crime to send this man hurtling away from planet Earth, just imagine the great impression he’d give on behalf of mankind should he come across any ET alien-types.
istock/rex/paHead Chef Ryan
Ryan Gosling is actually halfway there to being a chef. He’s already the co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan eatery in Beverly Hills, but we’d like to see him in the kitchen himself, rustling up a romantic meal for yours truly. Chefs’ hat optional.
istock/rex/paRyan (He’s In A Band)
Now everyone loves a man in a band and we can so see Ryan Gosling taking to the mic. In fact, he already performs under the alias “Baby Goose”, as part of a rock duo called Dead Man’s Bones. Maybe his retirement from acting will see him touring some more – we’d love to be front row to see that!
istock/rex/paFlorist Ryan
If you’ve dreamt about Ryan bringing you flowers every day as much as we have, you won’t find it surprising that a florist is on our list of possible career options.
istock/rex/paRocket Scientist Ryan
Far out it might be but Ryan’s sex appeal alone is surely enough to split an atom.
istock/rex/paGLAMOUR staffer Ryan
So our workrate may slow down that little bit and we may have to dip into our local salon every morning before heading into the office but, who cares? We’d have those gorgeous blue eyes sat across from us EIGHT. HOURS. A. DAY!
istock/rex/paRyan The Director
But let’s be serious for a moment. Another likely career contender for Ryan is directing. He has already cut his teeth on the fantasy, How To Catch A Monster, and, while that puppy dog face is wasted behind the camera, at least Ryan would still be working in the film industry.
istock/rex/paCarpenter Ryan
We have Ryan down as a man who knows what to do with his hands so is working with wood so very far-fetched?
istock/rex/paWriter Ryan
Ryan has already proved he’s a bit of a writer (he penned the aforementioned How To Catch A Monster) so we can see him turning his hand to being a scribe, or even a poet. Just imagine the romantic verse that would pour from those lips.
istock/rex/paRyan The Lumberjack
Those muscles need to be regularly exercised by Ryan and cutting down trees is a great way to keep them in shape. Plus, he can really carry off a plaid shirt like nobody’s business.
istock/rex/paBin Man Ryan
This man can make anything look sexy, even emptying bins. It’s not likely the multi-million-pound star will go down this route but don’t rule out anything too quickly.
istock/rex/paFarmer Ryan
Picture the scene: rolling fields, the odd sheep dotted around and then a mud-splattered Ryan rolls up on his tractor. Surely farming is the perfect choice should the star want to get as far away from Hollywood as he can.
istock/rex/paLawyer Ryan
Even if he was wearing a wig and gown, we don’t think we’d be able to form a coherent argument against Ryan. Guilty every time, your honour.
Catch Ryan while you still can! The Place Beyond The Pines is out on 12 April.
