The Hollywood awards season is upon us, kicked off by The Golden Globe Awards last weekend. It is always a time when, in addition to many of us hearing about many movies for the first time, we’re typically treated to a healthy dose of celebrity soap boxes, opinions and varied dissertations, and this year has already been no exception. But tucked neatly among many other moments that may have gotten more media attention, Ryan Gosling’s beautiful speech was a breath of fresh air.
The Hollywood awards season is upon us, kicked off by The Golden Globe Awards last weekend. It is always a time when, in addition to many of us hearing about many movies for the first time, we’re typically treated to a healthy dose of celebrity soap boxes, opinions and varied dissertations, and this year has already been no exception. But tucked neatly among many other moments that may have gotten more media attention, Ryan Gosling’s beautiful speech was a breath of fresh air.
Rather than pontificating or politicizing, he humbled himself by lauding the strength of Eva as she remained home raising their child, enduring pregnancy without him consistently around, all while caring for her brother who was dying of cancer. In doing this, he touched on things far more important in life than awards: family, humility and gratitude.
Ryan Gosling's beautiful #GoldenGlobes speech reminds us of what really matters most in life.
Those in the room and those of us watching at home all got to view his touching speech, but the most important viewers that night were Amada and Esmeralda—his two daughters. Here’s what they saw when they watched their Dad accept his award:
You can be successful AND humble.
I talk often about the importance of teaching your child humility and modeling gratitude, and this is exactly what Ryan Gosling did. The award was about him and his performance, but he used that time to thank the mother of his children, and uplift the work she does. This sends a signal to his girls that even when the world is watching you, applauding you and the moment really is about you, you can still be humble and shine the spotlight on those around and beside you. Humility empowers you to turn moments that are about you, into moments about others.
Humility empowers you to turn moments that are about you, into moments about others.
My parents have a strong relationship.
In order for a child to have hope for a good partnership one day, she must see one modeled. When kids see their parents support and love one another, they subconsciously understand that a loving relationship is possible, and they begin to hope for one themselves.
Ryan and Eva clearly care deeply for each other, and this gives each of their daughters a wonderful example of a relationship to follow.