Eva Mendes

Cannes 2012: Holy Motors

Hugely satisfying and inventive celebration of cinema from Leos Carax

28 May 2012

Monsieur Oscar (Denis Lavant) is picked up by his driver Celine (Edith Scob) for a day’s work - 9 appointments that will take him across Paris and into the paths of an array of characters. If that sounds vague, it’s deliberate - to say anymore would…

Eva Mendes doesn't cook

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5 Jun 2011

Eva Mendes never makes her own meals. The 37-year-old actress - who has been in a relationship with George Augusto for nine years - is hopeless in the kitchen so relies on restaurant food and home deliveries to ensure she gets the nourishment she…

The Other Guys

7 Sep 2010

(12A) 107min The action/comedy genre gets a welcome boost with Adam McKay’s crowd-pleaser The Other Guys teaming Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as Allen Gamble and Terry Hoitz, an oddly-matched couple of New York cops. After years in the shadows of…

Eva Mendes' therapy help

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18 Feb 2010

Eva Mendes has regular therapy sessions. The stunning actress visits a therapist once a week and believes it is key to finding happiness because she talks about her problems with someone who's not directly involved in her life. She told In…

Eva Mendes' methodical sexuality

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13 Nov 2009

Eva Mendes uses her sexuality to get work. The ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' actress - who posed nude for a Calvin Klein perfume advertisement campaign - is happy to bare all for a film role and doesn't mind being hired for her…

Eva Mendes' decade of hand-me-downs

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12 Jun 2009

Eva Mendes wore her sisters' old clothes for 10 years. The 'Hitch' actress says money was tight when she was growing up so whenever she needed new outfits she was always given hand-me-downs meaning she was never fashionable. She said: "I have two…

Eva Mendes' spicy bedroom warning

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7 Apr 2009

Eva Mendes advises against taking Indian food into the bedroom. The 'Hitch' actress admits eating in bed is one of her worst habits but insists she will never be tempted to take curry under the covers again after a particularly bad experience. She…

Massage fan Eva Mendes

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4 Apr 2009

Eva Mendes says her greatest pleasure is a sexy massage. The 'Hitch' actress, who was recently named the Most Desirable Woman of 2009, believes stressed-out people should unwind with a sensual back rub. She said: "I would recommend a good massage…

Eva Mendes' adult appreciation

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3 Jan 2009

Eva Mendes is grateful she was an adult before becoming famous as an actress. The 34-year-old beauty - whose breakthrough role came in 2003's '2 Fast 2 Furious' when she was 28 - thinks a lot of actresses achieve fame at too young an age and can't…

Morrissey's naked Eva offer

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15 Dec 2008

Eva Mendes wants to appear in a PETA advert naked with Morrissey. The stunning Latino actress wants to team up with the outspoken vegetarian singer to raise awareness of animal rights and is prepared to bare all in front of Morrissey. Eva - who…

Eva Mendes' baby wait

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15 Dec 2008

Eva Mendes is in "no rush" to have children. Despite being very happy in her private life, the 34-year-old actress - who is in a long-term relationship with producer George Gargurevich - does not feel ready to start a family. She said: "It's great…

'Man's woman' Eva Mendes

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8 Dec 2008

Eva Mendes thinks "belonging" to a man is sexy. 'The Spirit' actress - who is in a relationship with producer George Gargurevich - loves the feeling of being looked after by her boyfriends. She said: "The flip side to this strong career woman you…

Eva Mendes' breast modesty

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24 Nov 2008

Eva Mendes doesn't like wearing low cut tops, but will "bring the girls out" on special occasions. 'The Women' actress - who has been dating filmmaker George Gargurevich since 2002 - admits she prefers to keep her ample chest under wraps. She is…

Eva Mendes' award-winning butt

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17 Nov 2008

Eva Mendes says her butt wins people Oscars. The 28-year old actress has joked her shapely rear was behind Denzel Washington winning an Academy Award for 'Training Day', and thinks she should get credit if her latest film 'The Spirit' wins an…

Eva Mendes' name war

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31 Oct 2008

Eva Mendes has blasted Salma Hayek for stealing her favourite baby name. 'The Women' actress - who is close friends with Salma - was stunned when she discovered the 42-year-old actress had called her daughter Valentina Paloma, who she welcomed into…

Eva Mendes' beauty hang-up

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29 Oct 2008

Eva Mendes hangs upside down to maintain her stunning looks. The 34-year-old beauty, who recently sparked controversy with her raunchy Calvin Klein adverts, believes letting blood rush to her head will deter the signs of ageing. A source told the…

Eva Mendes' circus walk

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26 Oct 2008

Eva Mendes looks like a "circus act" when she walks in high heels. The 34-year-old actress claims she is a shoe addict but never buys heels above 5ins because she finds it so difficult to move around. She is quoted by gossip website Absolute Now…

Eva Mendes' sexy love

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20 Oct 2008

Eva Mendes says "love is the sexiest thing in the world." The 34-year-old actress - who is dating producer George Augusto - admits she likes nothing more than being in a relationship. Eva, the face of Calvin Klein's Secret Obsession fragrance…

Eva Mendes' gym hate

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19 Oct 2008

Eva Mendes hates going to the gym because they are ugly and noisy. The 34-year-old actress - the face of the new Calvin Klein underwear campaign - can't stand working out inside, and much prefers to enjoy the outdoors while exercising. She said…

Generous friend Eva Mendes

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20 Sep 2008

Eva Mendes insists on paying when she goes out with friends. 'The Women' actress enjoys treating her friends when they spend time together, especially as it gives her the opportunity to introduce them to new experiences. She said: "My top night…

Eva Mendes' state sex marathon

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17 Sep 2008

Eva Mendes has had sex "in all 50 states" of America. The actress enjoyed a colourful love life during a trip across the US - but insists she didn't sleep with 50 different men. She confessed: "I've had sex in all 50 states. A lot of it was on a…

Spider killer Eva Mendes

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15 Sep 2008

Eva Mendes used to force people to kill spiders because she was so scared of them. 'The Women' actress suffered from arachnophobia - a profound fear of spiders - as a child and was so terrified of the eight-legged nasties she would ask her family to…

Brainless Eva Mendes

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12 Sep 2008

Eva Mendes says she "lacks brains". 'The Women' actress finds clever men a "turn on" and is attracted to them because they are intelligent. She said: "Brains are the most important thing to me, because I feel I lack them. I want them from the man…

Eva Mendes therapy fan

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5 Sep 2008

Eva Mendes says she is "big on therapy". The 'Hitch' actress - who checked into a rehabilitation clinic earlier this year to be treated for "personal issues" - doesn't think there is anything wrong with people seeking help from a professional. Eva…

Eva Mendes' gym battle

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31 Aug 2008

Eva Mendes says keeping in shape is a "constant struggle". The 'Ghost Rider' actress admits she dislikes it when other actresses claim they never have to think about what they eat because maintaining her slim figure takes a lot of effort. She…