Ryan Gosling sang at weddings aged eight Ryan Gosling said he earned "20 bucks" performing as a wedding singer at the age of eight. 21 March 2026 Ryan Gosling was a wedding singer at the age of eight. Project Hail Mary star Ryan Gosling The Oscar-nominated actor's uncle was an Elvis Presley impersonator, and he inspired Ryan to perform from a young age. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show on Thursday (19.03.26), Ryan revealed: "So my uncle was an Elvis [Presley] impersonator.