Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes, born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, is an American actress and model. She rose to prominence with her role in the 2001 film "Training Day" alongside Denzel Washington. Mendes further established herself in Hollywood with notable performances in "Hitch" (2005), where she starred opposite Will Smith, and "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2012), directed by Derek Cianfrance. In addition to her acting career, Mendes has ventured into fashion design, launching her own line with New York & Company in 2013. She has also served as the face of several major advertising campaigns, including for Revlon and Calvin Klein. Mendes has two daughters with her partner, actor Ryan Gosling.