Eva Mendes is a versatile and successful actress, model and businesswoman who has starred in various films across different genres.
She is also known for her fashion and beauty ventures and her long-term relationship with actor Ryan Gosling.
Profile
| Full Name: | Eva De La Caridad Mendez |
| Age: | 50 years old |
| Date of birth: | 5 March 1974 |
| Place of Birth: | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Parents: | Juan Carlos Méndez Jr, Janet Mendes, Carlo Mendez |
| Siblings: | Juan Carlos Méndez Jr, Janet Mendes, Carlo Mendez |
| Spouse: | Ryan Gosling (m. 2016) |
| Boyfriend: | Jason Sudeikis (2011), George Augusto (2002-2011) |
| Children: | Esmeralda Amada Gosling, Amada Lee Gosling |
| Profession: | Actress, Model, Businesswoman |
| Net Worth: | $20 million |
Early Life & Education
Eva Mendes, now 50 years old, was born to Cuban parents on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida.
Her mother, Eva Pérez Suárez, worked as a bookkeeper, and her father, Juan Carlos Méndez, ran a meat distribution business.
Her parents divorced when she was 10, and she moved with her mother and siblings to Los Angeles, California.
She has an older sister, Janet, a younger half-brother, Carlo, and a late older brother, Juan Carlos Jr., who died from cancer in 2016.
She grew up as a Roman Catholic and considered becoming a nun at one point.
She attended Hoover High School in Glendale, California, where she was active in the drama club and the speech team.
She graduated in 1992 and enrolled at California State University, Northridge, to study marketing.
However, she dropped out after a few semesters to pursue acting.
She trained under coach Ivana Chubbuck and took acting classes at the Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio.
Personal Life
Eva Mendes has been in a relationship with Canadian actor Ryan Gosling since 2011 when they met on the set of the film The Place Beyond the Pines.
They have two daughters, Esmeralda Amada Gosling, born in 2014, and Amada Lee Gosling, born in 2016.
Eva Mendes is also involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian causes. She supports The Art of Elysium, a charity that provides art therapy to children with serious illnesses.
She is also an ambassador for the ASPCA, an animal welfare organization.
She has participated in campaigns for PETA, Stand Up to Cancer, and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She is also a vocal advocate for women’s rights and empowerment.
Career
Eva Mendes began her acting career in the late 1990s, with roles in films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror and Urban Legends: Final Cut.
She gained recognition for her performance in Training Day, which led to more roles in films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch, Ghost Rider, We Own the Night, The Other Guys, and The Place Beyond the Pines.
She has also appeared in several music videos, such as Miami by Will Smith, The End Has No End by The Strokes, and Señorita by Justin Timberlake.
She has also established herself as a model and a businesswoman. She has endorsed various brands, such as Calvin Klein, Reebok, Cartier, Pantene, and Revlon.
She has designed a fashion collection for New York & Company and is the creative director of CIRCA Beauty, a makeup line sold at Walgreens. She has also launched her fragrance line, Eva by Eva Mendes.
Awards
Eva Mendes has won several awards and nominations for her work in film and television. Some of them are:
- ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for Training Day (2002)
- Capri Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast for The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
- Giffoni Film Festival Award for Giffoni Experience Award (2013)
- Imagen Award for Best Actress Feature Film for Girl in Progress (2012)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress Comedy for Hitch (2005)
Controversy
Eva Mendes has faced some controversy and criticism in her career. Some of them are:
- In 2008, she checked into a rehab facility for substance abuse issues. She later revealed that she was suffering from depression and low self-esteem.
- In 2009, she posed nude for a Calvin Klein ad campaign, which was banned in some countries for being too provocative.
- In 2012, she was accused of cultural appropriation for wearing a Native American headdress in a photo shoot for Vogue Italia. She apologized and said she was unaware of the significance of the headdress.
- In 2015, she sparked a backlash for saying that sweatpants are the “number one cause of divorce” in an interview with Extra. She later clarified that she was joking and that she loves sweatpants.
Social Media
- Instagram: @evamendes
- Twitter handle: @evamendes
Filmography
Eva Mendes has appeared in over 40 films and television shows.
Some of her notable works are:
- Training Day
- 2 Fast 2 Furious
- Hitch
- Ghost Rider
- We Own the Night
- The Other Guys
- The Place Beyond the Pines
- Lost River
Net Worth
Eva Mendes has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
She has earned wealth from acting, modelling, and business ventures.
