Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes, born March 5, 1974, rose from the late '90s with roles in direct-to-video fare like "Children of the Corn V" and "Urban Legends: Final Cut," before a pivotal turn in "Training Day" paved the way for blockbuster films such as "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Hitch." She balanced high-concept comic book adaptations like "Ghost Rider" and "The Spirit" with more serious fare like "We Own the Night" and "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans." Beyond acting, Mendes has lent her image to brands from Calvin Klein to Pantene, and ventured into design with CIRCA Beauty and New York & Company, diversifying her portfolio with an eye for both commercial appeal and artistic expression.