Eva Mendes is embracing the unpredictability of summer with her signature humor and warmth. The actress and mother of two is making the most of summer 2024, even if it’s not exactly what she envisioned. On Sunday, Eva delighted her Instagram followers with a hilarious video showcasing her expectations versus reality for the season.
The video begins with a nostalgic nod to the 1994 Escada campaign featuring Yasmina Ghaury and Beverly Peele, both looking stunning in colorful swimwear against a tropical backdrop. It then cuts to Eva herself, clad in an orange sweatsuit, swinging in her backyard. Holding a steaming cup of coffee, she spins around joyfully before nearly toppling off on the last swing. “Livin’ La Vida Mami,” she captioned the playful post.
Eva, 50, is a devoted mother to her daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada Lee, 7, whom she shares with her husband, Ryan Gosling. “What I thought summer July vibes would be vs what they really are in real time,” she continued in her caption, perfectly capturing the contrast between her glamorous expectations and the cozy reality of motherhood.
Despite the less-than-tropical weather, Eva affirmed her contentment with her “hot mami summer,” adding, “But I wouldn’t change it for the world. Well, the weather. I’d change the weather.” The relatable post resonated with many of her followers, especially fellow mothers. One commented, “That last swing is exactly what motherhood is like,” capturing the shared experience of parental chaos and joy.
The video also offered a rare glimpse into Eva’s home, revealing a beautiful backyard complete with a large wooden jungle gym that promises endless fun for her kids. While it’s unclear exactly where Eva filmed the video, it’s evident that she and her family are enjoying a serene and picturesque environment, even amidst the heatwave that has gripped California.
Just like many other moms, Eva recently shared a peek into the contents of her bag, revealing a refreshingly down-to-earth side of her glamorous persona. As she emptied her purse on camera, Eva pulled out a journal, a wipe for her glasses, and a bottle of water spray—about which she cryptically remarked, “I won’t get into it.” The star then produced some melted candy and two hairbrushes: one adorned with Disney’s Moana and another featuring Belle from Beauty and the Beast, which was missing its handle.
With a laugh, she ran the broken brush through her luxurious locks, commenting, “My kids take everything.” “This is what I’m left with, their brushes. And not even a full brush, like a half Belle brush,” she said, returning the hairbrushes to her bag. “This is the metaphor, I should say, for my life right now,” she added, perfectly summing up the beautiful chaos of parenting young children.
Ryan Gosling is loving his life with partner Eva Mendes – and he made it clear just how integral she is to his future with five heart-melting words on Stephen Colbert. Speaking to the Late Show host, Ryan completed ‘The Colbert Questionert’ which asked some probing questions of him – but perhaps the most revealing question Colbert asked him was to “describe the rest of your life in five words.”
The Fall Guy actor took a moment to think about it, counting on his fingers his five-word answer: “Run It By Eva First.” His answer received a rapturous applause and chuckle, as the audience clearly concurred with his plan to consult the former actress in all his future decisions.
Together, Eva and Ryan share daughters Esmeralda and Amada – and this isn’t the first time the Barbie actor has spoken about how his family comes into play with his decision-making process. The star revealed that Eva and his daughters now influence the roles he picks for work. “I don’t really take roles that are going to put me in some kind of dark place,” he told WSJ Magazine. “This moment is what I feel like trying to read the room at home and feel like what is going to be best for all of us. The decisions I make, I make them with Eva and we make them with our family in mind first.”
Similarly, as he did most of his own stunts while playing stunt performer Colt in The Fall Guy, his daughters made it clear which stunts he could and could not perform himself – with some clear red lines. “My kids didn’t want me to be set on fire,” he said. “They were like, ‘No. No fire.’ So I didn’t do it.”
In fact, his daughters even inspired his role as Ken in Barbie, as he revealed: “They are such a huge part of this for me…it was my girl’s interest in Barbie and disinterest in Ken that got me into this in the first place. It was beautiful to have them there at the end.” Ryan recounted. He went on to describe how bringing his girls to the set helped make sense of the chaos at home, including the mysterious tan stains that had been cropping up around the house.
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling continue to navigate the beautiful chaos of family life with humor and love, making the most of every moment with their daughters, even if it means trading in glamorous expectations for the cozy reality of parenthood.
Source: HELLO! Magazine, WSJ Magazine
