Who is Eva Mendes?

Eva Mendes is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur, best known for her performances in films like “Training Day,” “Hitch,” and “The Place Beyond the Pines.” Born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, she began her acting journey in the late 1990s, quickly gaining fame for her talent and on-screen presence. Mendes has also modeled and served as a brand ambassador for companies such as Revlon and Calvin Klein. Alongside her entertainment career, she has explored fashion design, launching her clothing line. She is also recognized for her relationship with actor Ryan Gosling, with whom she shares two children.

Eva Mendes’s age and birthday

Mendes was born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, making her a Pisces.

Eva Mendes’s height and weight

Mendes stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall and weighs around 56 kg (123 pounds). Her body measurements are 35-25-36 inches, and she wears a 32C bra size. She has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes, with a shoe size of 9.5 (US).

Eva Mendes’s educational background

Mendes attended Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale and later enrolled at Glendale Community College. She also studied marketing at California State University, Northridge but left before completing her degree to pursue a career in acting.

Eva Mendes’s dating life, spouse and children

Mendes has been in a relationship with Ryan Gosling since 2011, after they met while filming “The Place Beyond the Pines.” The couple has two daughters, Esmeralda Amada Gosling, born in 2014, and Amada Lee Gosling, born in 2016. Known for maintaining their privacy, Mendes and Gosling keep their family life out of the public eye.

Eva Mendes’s nationality, parents and siblings

Mendes is an American of Cuban descent. Her mother, Eva Pérez Suárez, worked at Mann’s Chinese Theatre before joining an aerospace company, while her father, Juan Carlos Méndez, owned a meat distribution business. She has three siblings: an older brother, Juan Carlos Méndez Jr. (1963–2016), a younger brother, Carlo Méndez (born 1978), and an older half-sister, Janet Méndez Levy.

Eva Mendes’s career, movies and fame

Mendes began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in films such as *Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror* (1998) and *Urban Legends: Final Cut* (2000). However, her breakthrough came with her role in *Training Day* (2001), which brought her significant recognition and led to more prominent acting opportunities.

Following her breakthrough, Mendes starred in several notable films, including *All About the Benjamins* (2002), *2 Fast 2 Furious* (2003), *Once Upon a Time in Mexico* (2003), *Out of Time* (2003), *Hitch* (2005), *Ghost Rider* (2007), and *We Own the Night* (2007). She also appeared in *The Other Guys* (2010) and *Holy Motors* (2012), further showcasing her versatility as an actress. In addition to her acting career, Mendes ventured into modeling and business, serving as a brand ambassador for major companies like Calvin Klein, Cartier, and Reebok. She also launched a fashion collection with New York & Company and became the creative director of CIRCA Beauty.

Throughout her career, Mendes earned widespread fame and praise, particularly for her roles in *Training Day* and *Hitch*. Her performances in these films helped solidify her reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses.

Eva Mendes’s net worth

Mendes has a net worth of $20 million.

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