Overview

• Eva Mendes took a step back from her acting career to focus on raising her daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, alongside her husband, Ryan Gosling.
• Mendes and Gosling have a 'nonverbal agreement' about their parenting roles, ensuring at least one parent is always present with their children.
• Despite stepping away from acting, Mendes remains active in her career, launching several business ventures and a new picture book.
• Gosling also prioritized family, taking a four-year break from Hollywood before returning for his role in the 2023 film Barbie.
• The couple, who met on the set of 'The Place Beyond the Pines', values privacy and supports each other's careers while focusing on their family.