196 Quotes by Eva Mendes

I know I walk a fine line between being a respected actor and being what they call a sex symbol.

A shimmery bronzer is the perfect way to look alive. If you don't want to wear makeup, mix some with moisturizer. You'll look pretty but not made-up.

I love every aspect of being a woman. I believe you should celebrate who you are.

I remember reading scripts when I started in the business, and [Latino roles] were either nonexistent or written as the maid or a drug dealer. We're no longer just that. I'll play any part that challenges me. What's important is that all races have choices.

Even if you buy a fur glove with the little trim, and you think 'Oh, my God, it's just a little trim,' that animal got clubbed.

I have full faith in people. I think that we have the ability to change. We're habitual creatures. Once we figure out that bad habit and identify it, whether it's behavioral or whatever it may be, we change our habits. Obviously, I'm simplifying it and making it sound very easy to do, and we all know it's very difficult, but it's doable.

I make conscious decisions to stay out of the limelight. Without my make-up I'm pretty much the girl next door.

I'm very comfortable with myself and my sexuality, but it doesn't define me. I also read books believe it or not.

I love being naked. I do everything in the nude, even the gardening! We're Cuban, and it's a hot island. Why not go nude?