The 34-year-old was brought up as part of a strict Catholic family by her Cuban-American parents.
And Mendes admits that her religion nearly played a big part in her career choices – until she found out about the meagre salaries given to members of the church.
She says, “I guess there is this little Catholic girl inside me somewhere. But I did want to be a nun when I was very little. Well, that was until my sister told me that they don’t get paid. Then, I went off the idea really quickly.”
Eva Mendes will have no hesitation about going under the knife, when her famously firm figure starts to sag.
The actress is currently baring all in a series of controversial Calvin Klein billboard advertisements, and has previously posed topless for Vogue magazine. But the 34 year old acknowledges her looks will only last so long – and she is ready to check in for some cosmetic surgery when she needs to.
Mendes tells Star magazine, “When the time comes, I’m going to nip it and tuck it all.”
Eva Mendes has to be careful what she wears to premieres and parties – because her mother is her biggest fashion critic.
The Ghost Rider star’s mom never hesitates to pass judgment on her daughter’s attire, and berates her for not being more ladylike.
Mendes tells Parade magazine, “Every time I walk the red carpet, she’ll say, ‘Oh, the hair was a bit too much,’ or she’ll comment on the shoes. I know she’s just looking out for my best interests, wanting her daughter to shine.”
Eva Mendes’ new commercial for the Calvin Klein perfume “Secret Obsession” has been deemed so risque that U.S. television networks won’t air it, says New York’s Daily News.
The uncut ad, which contains a peek-a-boo flash of Eva’s nipple as she writhes around topless on a bed, will titillate only on TVs abroad. A sanitized version will run in America on cable, says the Daily News.
“We believe the commercial is exceptional and hits the mark for Secret Obsession,” Calvin Klein president and COO Tom Murry said, adding that the network ban is “not entirely a surprise for the U.S. market.”
David Beckham isn’t the only star taking it off! When Calvin Klein chose Eva Mendes to be the face of both their Seductive Underwear collection and Secret Obsession scent we knew the ads would be steamy, but these definitely rival the soccer star’s Emporio Armani ones, with the sexy actress posing scantily-clad in satin and lace bra and panties.
And this is just a preview! Eva will have more seductive ads for the scent.
Both campaigns will hit magazines this September. Tell us: What do you think of Eva’s Calvin Klein ads so far?
