Eva Mendes publicly acknowledged Ryan Gosling’s involvement in drawing attention to stunt work during his press tour for The Fall Guy, following the Academy’s announcement that a new Oscar category for stunt design will launch in 2028.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Mendes wrote, “My man is the F best. Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars.”

The post appeared one day after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed the addition of a stunt category at the Oscars, marking a change after nearly a century of the discipline going unrecognized in competitive awards.

The Fall Guy, directed by David Leitch and starring Gosling and Emily Blunt, became closely tied to the ongoing campaign to highlight the work of stunt professionals.