"Eva Mendes Balances Motherhood and Acting Hiatus with Ryan Gosling"

Eva Mendes recently revealed in an interview with the Today show that her decision to be a stay-at-home mom was a "no-brainer" as she prioritizes spending time with her two children, Esmeralda and Amada, over her acting career. She explained that she stopped acting to avoid traveling and be present for her kids, while her partner, Ryan Gosling, focuses on his film-related work. Mendes expressed gratitude for the time she gets to spend with her children and emphasized that she feels lucky to have this opportunity.