Eva Mendes Prioritizes Family Over Acting Career

Eva Mendes discusses her decision to step back from acting to focus on her family, highlighting the importance of being present for her children.

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.