Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes, born on March 5, 1974, is an American actress. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998) and Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000). However, it was her role in Training Day (2001) that catapulted her into stardom. This led to her being cast in successful films like 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and Hitch (2005). Mendes has also taken on more dramatic roles in movies such as We Own the Night (2007), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), Last Night (2010), and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Additionally, she has appeared in music videos and served as an ambassador for brands like Calvin Klein and Cartier.