# Creepy Celebrity Captures Ryan Gosling Exposes an Eerie Angle in This Esquire Skeleton Spread By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-gosling References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/ryan-gosling-and-a-naked-skeleton-woman) & [esquire](http://www.esquire.com/features/ryan-gosling-interview-0911) Ryan Gosling has been melting hearts for years, but some fans may be slightly turned off after seeing the photographs featured in this month's issue of Esquire magazine. The handsome actor recently sat down for an interview and posed in some [eerie photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator) with a [naked woman painted as a skeleton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) from the neck down. This photographs are highly reflective of a variety of the [sinister roles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan) Ryan Gosling has played in past films. Each photograph features two versions of Ryan Gosling -- one of whom is closely interacting with the skeletal model and the other of whom is creepily observing in the backdrop. **Implications** - In Western society, a large number of individuals have developed strong interests for different pop culture personalities and icons. Businesses that choose to incorporate these individuals will likely appeal to a large audience of consumers in today's celebrity-obsessed culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity-obsessed Culture:** Businesses that incorporate pop culture personalities and icons will appeal to a large audience of consumers. - **Sinister Imagery:** There is potential for products or services that incorporate eerie or creepy visuals. - **Dual Personality Photography:** There is potential for creative photography that emphasizes multiple versions of a subject. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazines can use eerie or creepy photography to create compelling issues. - **Fashion:** There is potential for fashion that incorporates sinister imagery. - **Interior Design:** Interior design can incorporate eerie or creepy visuals for a unique and memorable look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Alcohol Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviation-gin-commercial.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Functional Shot Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryde-x-heidi-montag.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md)