Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling are two of Hollywood’s biggest stars today, with careers that have spanned decades and earned them worldwide fame. But what many fans don’t know is that their story together goes way back to the early days of their careers.

Long before Timberlake was known for his chart-topping music and Gosling for his impressive movie roles, they were both young stars on the same show.

Ryan Gosling in La La Land | Credits: Lionsgate

It all began on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, a place where their paths first crossed and where they formed a friendship that seemed destined to last. While they were inseparable back then, time and life changes have led them down different paths. Their once-close friendship has since evolved, and today, their relationship is a lot different than it once was.

Why did Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling drift apart after years of friendship?...