Eva Mendes is an American actress, model, and businesswoman, born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents. She rose to fame with roles in films like Training Day (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), and Hitch (2005).

Known for her sultry screen presence and collaborations with brands like Pantene and Magnum Ice Cream, Mendes has also partnered with New York & Company on a fashion line and is in a long-term relationship with actor Ryan Gosling, with whom she shares two daughters.