Eva Mendes Reflects on Her Decision to Leave Acting
Eva MendesEva Mendes has recently opened up about her decision to step away from acting, a career she hasn't pursued since her appearance in the 2014 film "Lost River", directed by her longtime partner Ryan Gosling. In multiple interviews, including one with The Times, Mendes candidly shared that she was "never in love with acting". While she appreciates the moments she had working with great people, she admits, "I wasn't a great actress."
Mendes, now 50, has expressed no regret about her decision to focus on other ventures and motherhood, especially given the typecasting challenges she faced early in her career due to her Cuban-American heritage. Despite stepping back from the big screen, Mendes has occasionally taken on voice roles, such as her work on the children's animated series "Bluey".
Proud of her work in "The Place Beyond the Pines" and "Lost River", Mendes highlights the unique creative synergy she experiences when working with Gosling, noting, "He gets something out of me that’s never been accessible before". The couple, who live together in London with their two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, have built a life that aligns more with her personal priorities than her former Hollywood career.
While she has not completely ruled out a return to acting, Mendes indicated any future projects would likely involve her partner, hinting she'd love to work on something that stars Gosling. Until such a project comes along, Mendes remains content with her current focus outside the constraints of the film industry.
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