Ryan Gosling can't resist the allure of a bygone era, particularly when it involves Raquel Welch in a Bob Mackie masterpiece.

Yes, it's true. Our favorite brooding heartthrob has confessed to a childhood crush on Welch, specifically when she sported the revealing Bob Mackie creation during a 1978 appearance on “The Muppet Show.”

“I was a lonely child, I didn’t do well at school, and TV was my only friend. Then, one day, I saw Raquel Welch on ‘The Muppet Show,’ Gosling said. “She was the first crush I ever had, and I thought, ‘How do I get to meet this woman?’ And then I thought, ‘Well, she’s on TV, so to meet her I have to get on TV myself.'”

The rest is history.

Welch and Mackie were the ultimate designer-talent power couple. Mackie's dresses were outrageous, daring, and dripping with enough sequins to rival a disco ball. Welch, with her undeniable beauty and confident strut, brought those creations to life. Together, they created a potent concoction of glamour that could leave anyone starry-eyed, regardless of age.

With such an admission, what does this childhood crush tell us about Gosling? For starters, it shows he has an appreciation for the classics. Maybe tucked beneath that brooding exterior lies a secret admirer of Hollywood's golden age. Or perhaps it's a testament to Mackie's genius. His creations weren't just dresses; they were unforgettable moments in fashion history.

But there's another possibility entirely: perhaps Gosling, like the rest of us mere mortals, is susceptible to the undeniable power of a woman who owns her look. Welch, in those Mackie gowns, wasn't just confident, she was radiant. She commanded attention, leaving behind trails of lasting impressions – and for that is why Welch transcends time and age.