Ryan Gosling dotes on pregnant Eva Mendes

Hollywood hunk Ryan Gosling is already assuming his latest role of 'caring father' amidst widely circulated reports he and girlfriend Eva Mendes are expecting their first child.

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According to US Weekly, the 33-year-old actor has been tending to the needs of his pregnant girlfriend, with a source revealing: "Ryan goes out and gets groceries. [Eva's] been wanting pasta, and he's cooking her meals."

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The insider added: "Ryan has already stepped into the role of caring father-to-be."

The stars are yet to confirm the pregnancy however Eva is believed to be seven-months along. Source: Getty Images

News of Ryan and Eva, 40, expecting their first child first broke on July 9, with the Hitch actress is said to be seven months along.

An insider told Us: "She's been ready for motherhood for a while now."

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Ryan has previously opened up about his thoughts on having kids to the U.K.-based paper The Times, revealing, "I'd like to be making babies but I'm not, so I'm making movies. When someone comes along, I don't think I'll be able to do both and I'm fine with that. I'll make movies until I make babies."

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The overly private couple first began dating in 2011, however they haven't been photographed together since November 2013.

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