A recent article in the Ottawa Citizen posted a brief list of the most famous modern redheads, starting with Anne Shirley in 1908, when Anne of Green Gables was first published. Here is their brief list:

Canadian star Ryan Gosling has made a name for himself as a serious actor with serious talent. And his Best Actor nomination for the film Blue Valentine at last night's Golden Globes ceremony should leave no doubt in anyone's mind of his fine acting ability and future permanence on red carpets.