Eva Mendes is an American actress, model, and businesswoman. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in several television series before gaining recognition for her role in Training Day (2001). She has since starred in films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Hitch (2005), We Own the Night (2007), The Other Guys (2010), and Girl in Progress (2012). Mendes has also been featured in music videos, magazine covers, and advertisements. She has been a spokesperson for brands such as Revlon, Calvin Klein, and Cartier.