The Incredible and Fabulous Beauty Evolution of Eva Mendes

Known for some major blockbusters such as Training Day and 2 Fast 2 Furious, actress Eva Mendes has continued to stay gorgeous and youthful. Since her big Hollywood break, the fashion designer has wowed us on and off the red carpet. It’s safe to say, Ryan Gosling is a lucky man for winning over her heart. Throughout the years the 45-year-old star has changed her hair color, played with colorful makeup and more. Keep scrolling to take a trip down the Cuban-American star’s best beauty looks to date. 

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2001

The brunette beauty kept it natural for her big break in Training Day.

2002

Eva is all smiles as she rocks a smudge navy blue liner and flawless glow.

2003

The Hitch actress is always looking elegant in her gorgeous updos, and this white damsel look is no exception. 

2004

Talk about sensual and sultry! Let’s take a moment of silence to admire the 45-year-old star’s bold red lip and subtle blush.

2005

A true golden goddess! Eva’s glowy sun-kissed canvas is truly #skincaregoals.

2006

Short hair, don’t care! After her 2005 transformation, Eva went blonder and shorter. One word: FLAWLESS!

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2007

Hollywood glam in full effect! The New York & Company designer went for a smokey eye and nude lip.

2008

Though blondes do have more fun, the mother-of-two took a healthier hair approach with her brown hues and shorter look, looking every bit the sultry brunette.

2009

Showing off her perfect brows and fun personality, Eva hit the red carpet with a sleek blowout and a megawatt smile.

2010

It’s clear Eva can pull off any hairstyle including this highlighted and layered brown-blonde look with bangs.

2011

Rocking an orange tone lip isn’t an easy task, but Ryan’s babe makes it look super doable! Orange you glad it looks like red, though?

2012

It makes sense: the Cuban beauty is a fashion designer hence why we can’t stop obsessing over her silk turban headband. Very old Hollywood if you ask us!

2013

We’ve officially crowned Eva the contour queen of our lives. She knows how to work those make up brushes for optimal glow.

2014

Giving off a seventies vibe, the Hitch star put her hair up with a piece of fabric.

2015

If you’re looking to go for a light sweet touch of blonde, try this strawberry hue shade like the glamorous Cubana.

2016

We have one question for Eva - what’s your brow secret chica?

2017

Volume is key when you’re a fashion designer, according to Eva.

2018

Rocking a fierce headwrap, Ryan’s beau is all smiles with her youthful glow and swept-up updo.

2019

When the mother-of-two isn’t starring in a new film, being a wife and mama of three and more -- she’s slaying the red carpet with her fabulous beauty looks.