Published on Monday, January 5, 2009 by Evil
Eva Mendes had no qualms about stripping off for her role in new movie The Spirit - because it meant she was able to play a tough girl.The actress, 34 - who plays Sand Saref in director Frank Miller's new film noir - insists walking around in the buff wasn't an issue because she was playing her dream character.Eva explains, "She's so kick-ass in every way. She's such a smart dame, that part of her sexuality, part of getting what she wants, is turning up the sex. So yeah, I had no problem with taking my clothes off for this role."The Spirit - which also stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson - was released in December 2008.Labels: Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson
Published on Friday, January 2, 2009 by Evil
Eva Mendes insists she has never had a "negative situation" with a female co-star, even though she often has to deal with media reports to the contrary.The We Own the Night actress, 34, believes the American film industry is sexist - because male actors never have to deal with rumors of feuding with same-sex co-stars.Eva - who stars alongside Scarlett Johansson, Jaime King and Paz Vega in Frank Miller's avant-garde film noir The Spirit - insists there was no tension amongst the cast while filming, and is bored of rumors suggesting otherwise.She explains, "I know how people like to believe that, but it's a very sexist way of thinking. Nobody ever asks that when men work together in an ensemble cast. I've been in the business 10 years and I've never had a negative situation with another actress - ever."Labels: Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson
Published on Monday, December 22, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes made a huge stir this year when she posed nude for Calvin Klein ads that censors deemed too hot for American television. And as jewel thief Sand Saref, she heats up "The Spirit" — literally.In an interview with Moviefone, she says Scarlett Johannson is sweet, maternal and amazingly sexy. She reveals that she finds nudity beauriful and tasteful — but only on a natural body. And she thanks Jennifer Lopez for breaking stereotypes about Latino women and opening a lot of doors.Here are some excerpts from the interview:About working with Scarlett Johannson: She's very sweet, and she's very maternal. And of course, she has this amazing look of just being completely, not only beautiful, but extremely, extremely sexy. She just oozes sexuality. Yet there is such a maternal quality in her that is so beautiful that I think people would be kind of surprised and impressed by. And she's smart, but I think you can tell that she's smart. She's a smart cookie. About that Calvin Klein ad and nudity in general: I think we're a bit conservative when it comes to nudity and sexuality. And it's so funny because I'd much rather see a beautiful nude of a woman than see these girls with these Triple-D fake boobs in a bikini. To me, that's more vulgar than seeing a beautiful nude of a natural body. ... I'm not against fake breasts at all; I'm not against augmentation. But I think when you get to that point of vulgarity where it's not in proportion, that's more vulgar to me than a beautiful nude.On nudity in films: If I'm going to be emotionally naked, sometimes a script will call for me to be physically naked as well. I would never frown upon it. And I think in Hollywood some actresses do frown upon it. They say it like an honor: "I would never do nudity!" And it's like, oh come on! I'm an actress, you know, I'll do what it takes to make my part as honest as it can be.On Latinos being underrepresented in Hollywood (and how Jennifer Lopez is helping to change that): When I started in the business 10 years ago, it was pretty pathetic as far as every time I went out for a role in an audition, they really did ask me to do it with a Spanish accent. And I did because I needed work and I was starting out. And there were hardly any roles. But I think I've seen so much progress in the last 10 years... in the last 5 years. ... I have to thank people like Jennifer Lopez, who is definitely a beautiful Latin woman, but she's American. I think she was a pioneer as far as breaking down those stereotypical walls, and I think it's getting better and better as far as the quality roles, absolutely. Now I just need to see more Asian people being represented.Labels: Eva Mendes, Jennifer Lopaz, Scarlett Johansson
Published on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes doesn't like wearing low cut tops, but will "bring the girls out" on special occasions.'The Women' actress - who has been dating filmmaker George Gargurevich since 2002 - admits she prefers to keep her ample chest under wraps.She is quoted as saying: "I don't wear short things. As for cleavage, I'll bring the girls out at certain times but I don't parade them too often. I like to keep them for special occasions!"Eva, 34, recently revealed she loves wearing high heels, but never buys heels above 5ins because she finds it so difficult to move around.She said: "I absolutely love shoes. I can never have too many pairs. I especially love ones with huge stiletto heels - but it's always a circus act when I walk in them. I am all over the place."Eva can next been seen in revolutionary animated movie 'The Spirit', in which she stars alongside Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson.Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes ‘wanted to be Kate Moss’ when she was younger. The 34-year-old actor has always harboured a girly crush on the British supermodel, and was thrilled when she was asked to model for Calvin Klein because it meant she would be following in Kate’s footsteps. Eva said, “I grew up with Calvin Klein’s iconic images with Kate Moss.I and my girlfriends grew up wanting to be Kate Moss; so now to be the face and body of the new CK range is great.” Eva also revealed her fashion choices are influenced by her music tastes, and says her favourite band is Oasis – fronted by Liam Gallagher. She added in an interview on Channel 4 TV show Frock Me: “My music taste has probably influenced what I wear but more on a subconscious level.I’m actually a big music fan and a lot of my favourite bands came from Manchester. I’m a big Oasis girl, I love The Charlatans and Morrissey of course. I did wear a flower in my pocket for a while a Morrissey tribute.”Labels: Eva Mendes, Kate Moss
Published on Saturday, October 18, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes has said she hates being compared to Jennifer Lopez just because they’re both from Latin backgrounds.The We Own The Night star, who recently fronted a sexy advertising campaign for Calvin Klein, is quoted as saying recently: “I would like to think I will have a more serious career than [Jennifer].“We may both be of Latin origin but that’s where the comparisons stop.“She manages her career like the head of a big corporation, whereas the only thing I care about is becoming the best actress possible.”Labels: Eva Mendes, Jennifer Lopaz
Published on Saturday, October 4, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes has remarked that she enjoys her status as a sex symbol.The star told the Spanish edition of Vogue that she enjoys being considered a siren, so long as it does not get in the way of her movie work."I love it ... But it's not important to me to always be thought of as sexy. I like it when it doesn't limit my career. It's a part of my life, but on a secondary plane," she said.She added that she attempts to keep her body in good condition by keeping an eye on what she eats."I try not to go crazy, but yes, I pay attention to what I eat ... I try to stay away from pasta, bread, cakes, sweets, cookies and ice cream," Mendes said.Last month, the star bemoaned the number of parts available for actresses in Hollywood."There is a lack of roles out there for females," she told the Evening Standard. Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Evil
There is nothing wrong with seeing Eva Mendes nude, or with Eva Mendes' nipples, but apparently, some people think there is, and Eva's new ad for Calvin Klein's new fragrance Secret Obsession has been banned from TVOf course, that's exactly what the marketing guys at Calvin Klein were going for, because how else do you get people to notice your crappy new expensive perfume than by causing a bit of Controversy. WWD has a response from a Calvin Klein rep that pretty much admits it."This development is not entirely a surprise for the U.S. market," said Tom Murry, president and chief operating officer of Calvin Klein Inc."We believe the commercial is exceptional and hits the mark for Secret Obsession. We will reach our consumers in the U.S. primarily through the Web site, the print campaign and at point of sale. We are anticipating a very successful global launch."Whatever. The only thing that matters is that Eva Mendes is naked, and we get to see her nipples. Everything else is besides the point. Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Evil
Eva Mendes loves her country. So much so that she has had sex in all 50 states. At the launch party for designer Patricia Field’s upcoming line of “Sex and The City” inspired fashions during New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the star announced that she has “had sex in all 50 states.”“A lot of it was on a road trip I took when I was younger,” Mendes elaborated, tattling that the best sex took place in Arizona and Colorado. “Maybe it was the clear air or the quiet or the endless sky,” she noted. “Whatever it was, it was really, really good.”The worst for Mendes? Alaska. “I’d really like a do-over on that state,” she said before suggesting publicists at Alaska Air “sponsor a trip for me there for that purpose.”We’re sure there would be a lot of takers to help her with her “do-over.” Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by Evil
US actress Eva Mendes says she couldn't be prouder of her controversial TV ad banned because it showed too much of her nipple.The Hollywood star, who was in Sydney today to launch the 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty event, has been causing a stir over the Calvin Klein perfume ads."It makes me more proud," Mendes said, referring to the ban on the ad.The Ghost Rider star has done a number of nude shoots over the years, but said she was not worried the latest would overshadow her acting career."I'm sure if it was for some kind of independent brand that wasn't as iconic as Calvin Klein I don't think I would have done it because that's too much of a risk," Mendes said."But when its Calvin Klein and it's (fashion photographer) Steve Meisel shooting you and you get to be a part of this amazing iconic brand and their legacy you just kind of go for it."The ad, which shows Mendes rolling around in a bed with a sheet wrapped around her, has been banned in the US, UK and Australia.Mendes said Americans were too uptight about nudity when they were happy enough to have so much violence in movies.Wearing a black dress by Hong Kong designer John Rocha and skyhigh Yves Saint Laurent patent purple heels, Mendes praised "easygoing" Australians and said she loved Australian designers like Willow, Collette Dinnigan and Sass and Bide."I love comfort and ease. I think you Aussies are great at that," she said."I just love casual chic."Mendes admitted she didn't like to shop and thought it was fine to wear a dress to an event twice."I hate to shop," she said."I like to walk by the store and have something catch my eye and then go in. But I don't like to do the whole hour long ... I'm not a girl girl in that way."Mendes will hit the red carpet tomorrow night in Sydney as an ambassador at the launch of the the ACP Magazines festival, which will see a number of fashion and beauty events over the next month. Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Sunday, January 20, 2008 by Evil
EVA MENDES sent French TV viewers into a frenzy when she made an appearance in a very revealing top.The stunning Latina wriggler was in France promoting the premiere of new film Live! when her nipple slipped out on one of the shows.Eva had to answer several questions during the show, including rating her dancing skills on a scale of 1 to 10 - to which she said: "Twelve."The presenter then asked her to prove it, but she refused saying: "I would, but I have a situation with this provocative dress I'm wearing this evening."But, during the following question, her top slipped to the side revealing part of her breast.Last year Eva posed nude for animal welfare charity PETA.Although there's no suggestion that this slip was anything more than an accidental donation to the world's male population.Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Saturday, December 8, 2007 by Evil
Eva Mendes is proud she has stripped off naked on screen.The curvy actress is glad she bared all in 'Training Day', which also starred Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke, and was more happy to go nude for a raunchy sex scene with Joaquin Phoenix in new thriller 'We Own The Night'.Eva said: "I put myself out there for that part in 'Training Day', emotionally and physically. Going nude is a really big deal for Americans - even more so when you are trying to become established and you are doing it for a film that you only have two scenes in."I took a big risk. I went full-frontal - and back! Afterwards, I was like, 'Did I do the right thing?' But the reaction was very positive. And I realised that if you put yourself out there people will respond. That's the pay-off."Earlier this week, it was revealed Eva has posed naked for PETA.The Latina star bares all in the animal rights group's latest advert for its 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' campaign.The poster features Eva baring her curvy bottom while covering her breasts with her arms and includes PETA's slogan "Fur? I'd rather go naked".Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 by Evil
Eva Mendes was set to wear prosthetic breasts in comedy 'Stuck On You', until directors saw her ample bosom.The stunning Latina actress - who played busty April Mercedes in the 2003 film - has revealed filmmaker brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly re-wrote the script when they realised there was no need to employ fake tactics.She told Britain's You magazine: "They had written my character with these huge, fake boobs, and then they said, 'We're going to take that out - you have great breasts.'"They didn't want me to wear anything fake or prosthetic in the cleavage department. I said, 'Trust me guys, I can get them up there!' "Eva, 32, also said she is incredibly proud of her impressive assets, because they make her feel womanly.She added: "Boobs are really good. I love every aspect of being a woman. I believe you should celebrate who you are."Meanwhile, Eva - who was seen leaving a pre-natal yoga class in September - has fuelled pregnancy rumours after being spotted hiding what appeared to be a baby bump behind her large bag as she left a private gym in Hollywood.Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Friday, November 9, 2007 by Evil
Actress Eva Mendes has escaped serious injury after being thrown off a bucking horse during a photoshoot.According to reports, the 32-year-old actress was being photographed for a 2008 calendar when she fell from the horse.
Mendes said: "I didn't get hurt, fortunately, as I have been bucked by a horse several times before so I've got quite good at it."Advertisement"I think it's an energy I give off. They don't seem to like me," she said.Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Sunday, October 21, 2007 by Evil
Actress Eva Mendes was reportedly so petrified at the idea of watching herself moan on the big screen - she tried to talk her way out of a masturbation scene that opens her new flick ‘We Own The Night.’Mendes revealed that she did everything she could to make director James Gray’s change his mind about the “uncomfortable scene”, but he was adamant that’s how his movie should start.“I remember being so scared that morning and really trying to stall, but I just had to do it. Usually you feel that ticking time bomb but that morning it was a couple of hours of me and Joaquin and James just talking,” she said.Mendes added that she talked herself into an oblivion and did the scene at last.“I just talked myself into an oblivion and did it. That was the last scene we shot and we had three months of history together, which really helped. The scene is erotic but it comes from a place of love,” she added.Meanwhile, the actress has revealed that she does her gardening in the nude - she said that she is so comfortable in her own skin, she even weeds her flowerbeds and trims her bushes while she’s completely naked.Eva said: “I love being naked. I do everything in the nude, even the gardening!“We’re Cuban, and it’s a hot island. Why not go nude?”Labels: Eva Mendes
Published on Monday, October 8, 2007 by Evil
"I have instructed all of my family that they must show up 15 minutes late. That's it. I told them. Thank God it's the first scene. I told my dad. I said, 'Dad, Poppy you cannot be there on time. Nobody can.' It's a tough one. I understand. It premiered in Cannes and I'm sitting there in the audience and I was like, 'Oh my God, no that's me. Oh my God, oh my God. That's me. That's my boob, that's my boob.'" —Eva Mendes, who is embarrassed by her sex scene at the beginning of We Own the Night [Coming Soon]"Now I realize who we're talking about here. I didn't recognize the nonprofessional name, so to speak." —Judge Helen Bendix, who is presiding over the civil case that Calvin Broadus, a.k.a. Snoop Dogg, brought against Priority Records [E Online]"At first, I was very nervous I had to act for two people [at an early reading of the script], but I couldn't stop staring at her. She was so fascinating and had this great face. She was just beautiful." —Ryan Gosling on his latest co-star, Bianca the Lifelike Sex Toy, in the upcoming Lars and the Real Girl [NYDN]"I'm glad I didn't say I had diarrhea." —Sex and the City co-star Evan Handler, who made news when he revealed that his chronic hiccupping interrupted the film production [NYP]"That song is about being drunk in an underground Italian club and getting a blow job from some nameless model. And going down on her as the sun comes up." —Adam Duritz on the new Counting Crows song "1492." Happy Columbus Day! [Rolling Stone]Labels: Eva Mendes
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