It turns out that Eva Mendes’ stories of retirement are exaggerated. Take to anOctober 7, Instagram postMendes corrected the writing and narrative. “I never quit acting. I wanted to be home with my babies and fortunately my other business ventures allowed me to do that more than acting would.”
She also explained her lack of presence as a sign of her past roles. “I was not excited about the stereotypical roles being offered to me at the time. Especially after working on the film ‘Lost River’ — that was a dream project. That’s a tough act to follow,”Mendes wrote. “Lost River,”Mendes’ last project of note was Ryan Gosling and Mendes’ collaboration. Another, 2013’s “The Place Beyond the Pines,”was her very first collab with Gosling, on which they met and fell in love. Despite receiving stellar reviews, both films failed to attract an audience.
What would motivate Mendes, who is now unemployed, to take up acting again? Mendes is open to family-friendly work, but she prefers her heart to take the lead in decision-making. Mendes stated thatPeopleAugust: In August, she spoke out about her personal and professional lives. “I stay open to things … I just follow what I’m passionate about.”