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 numerous films, including 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 in a long-term relationship with actor Ryan Gosling since 2011.