Eva Mendes Embraces Beauty and Life at 50: "It's Everywhere"

Eva Mendes recently opened up about her thoughts on beauty treatments in an interview with The Times UK. The 50-year-old actress shared how partner Ryan Gosling makes her feel confident and discussed her experiences with Botox and cosmetic procedures. Mendes expressed that she is open to trying safe treatments, emphasizing that many are reversible. “If you don’t like Botox, it goes away. There have been times I’ve regretted something, but you just wait it out,” she said.

In the interview, Mendes also revealed she has considered laser treatment for her jaw, calling it “funky.” Reflecting on turning 50 in March, she noted that while the milestone felt fine, it sounded surprising. “I still feel like a girl inside, but I’m realizing I’m not one anymore,” she shared.

Mendes humorously acknowledged feeling “extra spacey” at this point in her life and suggested that forgetfulness might be linked to hormonal changes. In a previous conversation with PEOPLE for The Beautiful Issue, she reflected on her younger self's expectations of life after 30, stating, “I never pictured what my life would be like. I thought 30 was old, and I’m happy with how things have turned out.”

Finally, Mendes offered her perspective on beauty at 50, stating it is “not definable.” She believes beauty can be found in everything around us, as long as we remain open to seeing it. “It’s everywhere if you’re open to seeing it,” she added.