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Ryan Gosling Accepts Deidre Hall’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ Invite After Calling Her His 'OG Acting Inspiration'

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entertainmentMarch 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026 12:12pm PT

Ryan Gosling Accepts Deidre Hall’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ Invite After Calling Her His ‘OG Acting Inspiration’

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Ryan Gosling might be heading to Salem.

The three-time Oscar-nominated actor said yes to Deidre Hall’s invitation to visit the set of “Days of Our Lives,” capping off a weeklong exchange sparked by his praise of the longtime soap star.

Gosling, speaking on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast while promoting “Project Hail Mary,” said he grew up watching the long-running daytime drama and singled out Hall’s portrayal of Marlena Evans. He pointed in particular to the show’s possession storyline, recalling how it shaped his appreciation for the craft.

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