Ryan Goslingone of Hollywood’s most respected actors, once known as Dietrich Hall As one of his screen inspirations, it influenced his view of art. Three months after the news broke, the “Days of Our Lives” star revealed that the “Barbie” actor has yet to get around to visiting the set. Here’s a closer look at the newfound professional friendship between Ryan Gosling and Deidre Hall.
Deidre Hall Says Ryan Gosling Didn’t Visit the ‘Days of Our Lives’ Set
Deidre Hall, best known for playing Dr Marlena Evans since 1976, recently celebrated her 50th birthday on Days of Our Lives. “That bitch hasn’t been here yet,” the veteran actress quipped while commenting on Ryan Gosling’s long-awaited visit to the set during a June 22 appearance on the TV Watercooler Podcast. “I heard he had a movie that took him a lot of time and he had to promote it,” she continued.In addition, the 78-year-old also revealed that many people in her circle of friends have contacted her to inquire about Gosling’s whereabouts and asked to rush to the set when the “Hail Mary Project” actor passed by. “I mean, everybody was just happy to meet him and meet him,” Hall said, before adding, “He was a lovely, generous, kind man who got along well with his crew. I mean, he was really well-respected and well-liked.”
When Ryan Gosling calls Deidre Hall an “OG” performance inspiration ‘
In early 2026, Ryan Gosling made a brief appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast while promoting “The Hail Mary Project.” He passionately defended the unparalleled skills of television actors and credited Deidre Hall with inspiring them. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, Dietrich Hall is a great actress because now she has to act possessed, and that seems like too much to ask of her,'” he said. Additionally, Deidre Hall shared a video on Instagram to thank the star and invite him to visit, but the video remains unfinished.
