Eva Mendes
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Eva de la Caridad Méndez
Date of Birth: March 5, 1974
Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, USA
Height: 168 cm (5′6″)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Cuban
Languages: English, Spanish
Marital Status: Partnered with Ryan Gosling (2011–present)
Children: 2 daughters — Esmeralda (b. 2014), Amada (b. 2016)
Occupation: Actress, Model, Businesswoman
Education: Studied marketing at California State University, Northridge (did not graduate, pursued acting)
Net Worth: $20M+ (2025 estimate)
Businesses: Creative director for CIRCA Beauty; collaborations with New York & Company; owner of Skura Style (home cleaning brand)
Total Social Followers: 15M+ across platforms
Properties: Homes in Los Angeles and Carpinteria, California
Notable Works: Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch, Ghost Rider, The Place Beyond the Pines
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born to Cuban parents in Miami and raised in Los Angeles.
- Originally wanted to be a nun before pursuing acting.
- Discovered by a talent manager after appearing in a friend’s portfolio photos.
- First film roles were small parts in the late 1990s.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2001: Gained attention in Training Day opposite Denzel Washington.
- 2003: Breakthrough mainstream success with 2 Fast 2 Furious.
- 2005: Co-starred with Will Smith in romantic comedy Hitch.
- 2007: Appeared in Ghost Rider with Nicolas Cage.
- 2012: Starred with partner Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines.
- 2014–present: Focused on business ventures and family life, with fewer acting roles.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- ALMA Award nominations for Training Day and Hitch.
- Teen Choice Award nominations for film roles.
- Recognized for her style by fashion magazines worldwide.
- Latina Woman of the Year (2006).
🧠 Did You Know?
- She quit acting full-time to focus on raising her daughters.
- Fluent in Spanish thanks to her Cuban heritage.
- Worked with Calvin Klein as a model for their fragrance campaigns.
- Her partnership with Ryan Gosling is one of Hollywood’s most private.
- She once studied interior design before acting.
- Founded home and lifestyle brands to combine business with creativity.
- Voted one of the world’s most beautiful women by People magazine.
- Appeared in Pet Shop Boys’ music video “Se a vida é.”
- Frequently collaborates with charities for underprivileged children.
- Has a strong interest in art and design.
- She has been on hiatus from Hollywood since mid-2010s.
- Her first major Hollywood paycheck was for 2 Fast 2 Furious.
- Her daughter’s name Amada means “beloved” in Spanish.
- She co-designed several fashion lines for women.
- Actively promotes eco-conscious lifestyle products.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eva Mendes born and how old is she?
She was born on March 5, 1974; she is years old as of 2025.
Is Eva Mendes married?
She is in a long-term relationship with Ryan Gosling since 2011, not officially married.
Does she have children?
Yes, two daughters: Esmeralda and Amada.
What is Eva Mendes’s net worth?
Estimated at $20M+ (2025).
What businesses does Eva Mendes run?
She is creative director of CIRCA Beauty, worked with New York & Company, and owns Skura Style.
What was her breakout role?
Sara Harris in Training Day (2001).
What are her most famous films?
Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch, Ghost Rider, The Place Beyond the Pines.
Where does Eva Mendes live?
Los Angeles, California, with Ryan Gosling and their children.
Has she won major awards?
She has received ALMA Award and Teen Choice Award nominations.
What ancestry does she have?
She is of Cuban descent.
Is Eva Mendes still acting?
No, she has been on hiatus since mid-2010s to focus on family and business.
What languages does she speak?
English and Spanish.
What fashion brands has she worked with?
She partnered with New York & Company on fashion lines.
Did she act with Ryan Gosling?
Yes, in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012).
What was her role in Hitch?
She played Sara Melas opposite Will Smith.