Eva Mendes

“I’m a big believer that you don’t have to sacrifice who you are to be successful in this business. I’ve always been the kind of person who’s gone with my gut and done what feels right for me.” American actress, model, and businesswoman. She began her acting career with horror films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror, which appeared in the late 1990s. A turning point in her career came with her performance in Training Day, leading to roles in commercially successful films like 2 Fast 2 Furious and Hitch. Later, she ventured into more dramatic territory with films such as We Own the Night, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Last Night, and The Place Beyond the Pines, among others. She has also appeared in several music videos and has been an ambassador for brands including Calvin Klein, Cartier, Reebok, Pantene, and FloeWater. Additionally, she has designed for New York & Company and is the creative director of CIRCA Beauty.