Ryan Gosling's Crazy, Stupid, Puppy Love

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BOY MEETS DOG

may act opposite Hollywood’s hottest starlets, but his real-life costar is George, his loyal companion of many years. By now, George is famous in his own right, getting a special portrait session with photographer Hama Sanders. “This is my handsome friend George and some actor,” Sanders says.

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LEASH ON LIFE

Following their recent move to New York City, Gosling and George enjoy an al fresco lunch and do some sight-seeing in July.

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SOCK IT TO ME

During a promotional stop for Crazy, Stupid, Love in July, the star brings George along to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The pooch’s red sock covers the hot spot on his foot.

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CARRY ON

Excess baggage? As if! The duo have been together for more than 10 years, and it shows. Gosling easily picks up his not-exactly-small dog for an escalator ride at Los Angeles International Airport in June.

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FRIENDLY SKIES

By now, George is a pro at going through security at the airport and even smiles through the checkpoint.

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AND, ACTION!

Budding filmmaker Gosling makes George his star during a walk through Hollywood in 2008.

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TO A TEE

In the spring, George joins Gosling on the set of The Ides of March. Despite a long day of filming, Gosling helps George ring in St. Patrick’s Day with a festive green shirt.

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WINDOW SHOPPING

George later rides shotgun for a trip to Whole Foods. Treat time!

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HOW FETCHING

During a hike in Los Angeles in 2010, the BFFs take a break for a little game of fetch.

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BACK RUB

Even a dog could use a massage sometimes! Gosling gives his loyal friend a therapeutic touch in 2008 – looks like it worked!

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TOUGH GUYS

RYAN GOSLING — Kristin Callahan/Ace Pixs

George has worn his fur in a Mohawk for a decade. “Ten years ago I shaved a Mohawk just for the summer,” Gosling says. “And then, every time it started to grow out, he turned into a total jerk. And then, I’d shave it back and he’d turn into a nice guy again.”

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APPLE OF HIS EYE

Gosling, filming The Ides of March in Michigan in the spring, describes George as being “more interesting than I am.” During a Late Night with Jimmy Fallon appearance months later, he feeds the pup apple pieces that he bites off himself.

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