There’s so much I don’t understand about being a celebrity. Like, I understand the idea behind “candid” photo ops, and the industry of celebrity accessibility. Lord knows, I love candid shots of many celebrities, and lord knows, many celebrities want us to pay attention to them when they’re “off the clock”. But the cameras and the attention can be too much, of course. And I’m sure that in these photos, Ryan Gosling was probably being swarmed by photographers in a New York airport (JFK?). I’m sure the flashes were bothering him, and he simply didn’t feel like being photographed as he returned from the holidays (or whatever).

But… but… but… why is Gosling so upset that he’s been photographed? Especially considering he and Eva Mendes pretty much rolled out the red carpet and made out for the paparazzi while they were in Paris over Thanksgiving. And that’s the part I don’t get – why basically pose for a photo shoot with your girlfriend in Paris, and then a month later, act like you’re too “private” to be photographed at the airport? Ryan and Eva made a “Funny or Die” video together, for the love of God. But we’re still being sold the image that Gosling is “private” and that he’s just not used to this kind of attention. BS. He’s a Hollywood player at this point, and he knows how to manipulate his own media.

Of course, maybe he was just being followed by some really annoying photographers in these pics. Or maybe he should just put the magazine down and accept that if he’s going to pose for photos with his girlfriend in Paris, anything goes.

Also – I love his leather bag. I want it. I don’t want him, but I’ll take the bag.

Photos courtesy of Fame.