The ridiculously charming and talented Ryan Gosling has had one hell of a 2011. The Gos has seemingly banged out what seems like a 100 movies, hauled his scruffy dog George around the talk show circuit, kept the peace on NYC streets, and snagged a beautiful girlfriend – Eva Mendes. Gosling hasn’t been this hot since The Notebook, and it seems his star is only getting brighter. Hey girl, let’s all give ourselves a glorious gift this holiday season and recap the ways Gosling won our heart.

Gosling kicked off the year in truly gorgeous fashion..rocking a sleek velvet suit at the Globes.

Evan Rachel Wood showed major restraint on the set of Ides of March.

Ryan was rumored to be dating Olivia Wilde sometime around March. She was seen hanging out in Ohio…conveniently where Ides of March was filming.

While in Ohio, Gosling paid a visit to The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, resulting in some absurdly cute photo ops.

Gosling flew up to Toronto for the day to see his momma Donna on Mother’s Day.

While promoting Drive at Cannes Film Festival, our man basically wore pajamas. We aren’t mad.

The kookiness continued at Cannes, as Gosling planted a big smacker on his Drive director Nicholas Winding Refn.

Brunching, walking the dog, making goofy faces at the paparazzi. All while rocking a tank top.

Crazy, Stupid, Love premiered in July, gifting the world with these GIFs.

While promoting Crazy, Stupid, Love on Today, The Gos hoisted Al Roker over his shoulder a la Dirty Dancing.

Gosling’s adorably goofy dog George looked on as his boss told entertainingly gross tales of Turkish baths on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

The Drive trailer premiered at Comic-Con, reminding us all that there’s a big time badass under than smirky exterior.

With little to no concern for our ovaries, Gosling held a baby on the set of The Place Beyond The Pines.

Ryan spent his summer vacation doing some freelance crimefighting in NYC.

Remember when the Earth moved under our feet on August 23rd? Well, Kate Spencer was on the ball and gathered the 12 best Gosling-related earthquake tweets from that bizarre (and scary) day.

Crushing all of our dreams of a reunion with Rachel McAdams in the downpouring rain, Gosling went on a super sexy date to Disneyworld with Eva Mendes.

Regarding his peacekeeping the month before, Gosling told MTV “I had just come from the gymnasium, and I was all stretched out and feeling warmed up. So, I’m embarrassed.”

Because he’s just the best, Gosling brought his mom Donna to the Ides of March premiere.

The Gangster Squad began filming in September, providing no shortage of set photos showing Gosling meaning business.

Gosling gave Conan an endearingly odd interview detailing Disney’s cat army.

Again totally disregarding our desire for our ovaries to stay in tact, Gosling cuddled a pudgy bulldog on the set of Gangster Squad.

The Ides Of March hit theaters on October 7th. George Clooney and Gosling toured premieres worldwide competing for Most Handsome Man Alive.

Clooney tells our VH1 News correspondent Janell Snowden that Gosling’s good looks will fade.

Internet explodes over Ryan not winning Sexiest Man Alive.

The award noms begin rolling in for Gosling’s performance in Drive.

Looking impossibly chic and coordinated, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling were spotted strolling and canoodling in Paris.

Gosling made our holidays brighter with his starring role in Funny or Die’s “Drunk History Christmas” video. Guest starring (in bed!): girlfriend Eva.

The Gos has three movies slated for 2012, so we’re resolving to continue our obsession into the New Year. You’re welcome.

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