Academy Awards Adds Best Stunt Design Category

Eva Mendes has praised her husband Ryan Gosling for successfully campaigning for the recognition of stunt work by the Oscars. Gosling, during the press tour for his movie 'The Fall Guy', turned the spotlight on stunt performers, a move that contributed to the creation of a new Oscar category: Best Stunt Design, starting in 2028. Mendes expressed her pride and congratulated the stunt community on social media, emphasizing that success is often measured by box office returns, making this acknowledgment particularly significant. The Academy's decision marks a notable achievement as it recognizes the contributions of stunt professionals after nearly a century of being overlooked. Mendes also highlighted Gosling’s collaboration with the 'Dude With Sign' social media account to further promote the cause. This development follows the couple's long-standing yet private relationship, during which they have shared public support for one another's professional endeavors.