Ryan Gosling in a suit and tie next to Rachel McAdams in a white dress
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams at the premiere of "The Notebook" in June 2004.
  • June 25 marks 20 years since the release of "The Notebook," starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
  • Despite initial tensions, Gosling and McAdams' chemistry contributed to the film's success, and they eventually dated.
  • Here's a look back on their relationship.

In June 2004, we were not only given a big-screen adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel "The Notebook" but also one of the steamiest celebrity couples of the aughts: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.