Eva Mendes Said There Have Been Times Where She’s “Regretted” Getting Cosmetic Work Done And Had To “Wait It Out”

    Eva, who turned 50 this year, has previously said she would “never deny” getting cosmetic work done.

    Ellen Durney
    by Ellen Durney

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Off the back of a milestone birthday, Eva Mendes is getting honest about her attitude toward cosmetic procedures.

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    Speaking to the Sunday Times for a recent interview, Eva opened up about turning 50 earlier this year, telling the outlet: “It was totally fine. It’s just that number sounds crazy.”

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    “I feel like a girl inside and I’m like, oh my God, I’m not a girl any more,” she continued, admitting that she’s become more forgetful with age. “I think that’s part of being 50. I think I’m looking down the barrel of hormonal changes.”

    Talking about how her self-confidence has evolved, Eva credited her longtime partner, Ryan Gosling, for helping her to feel “really fucking sexy.”

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    “The way my man looks at me is just … at times I’m like, oh my God. That might not sit well with people, but so much of how I feel is a reflection of what he’s giving me,” she added.

    Despite this, Eva said she’s not opposed to getting some cosmetic treatments to help boost her confidence even more, joking about her “funky” jaw, which she hopes to get lasered in the future.

    Elsewhere in the interview, the mom-of-two discussed her open-minded attitude toward cosmetic work, particularly if it’s not permanent.

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    “I’m not afraid to try things that are safe,” she said. “Most of these little treatments, let’s say, are reversible.”

    Recalling past experiences, she added: “If you get Botox, it goes away if you don’t like it. There have been times where I’ve regretted something … and then you just wait it out.”

    As you may know, Eva has been candid about her thoughts on cosmetic treatments in the past. In 2021, she told her Instagram followers that she “would never deny that stuff” after being accused of taking time away from posting on social media to recover from a procedure.

    So, what are your thoughts on trying out a cosmetic procedure if you know you can "wait it out" if you don't love the result? Sound off in the comments!

    You can read Eva’s full interview with the Sunday Times here.

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