Eva Mendes Reveals Kids' Surprising Reactions to Her Films Versus Ryan Gosling's Ken Role

New York, NY – Actress Eva Mendes recently shared candid insights into her children's perspectives on their parents' acting careers during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Mendes, married to actor Ryan Gosling, revealed a humorous disparity in how their daughters view her cinematic achievements compared to Gosling's high-profile role as Ken in the "Barbie" movie. Mendes recounted an attempt to impress her daughters with a scene from her film "Hitch," in which she performed a stunt involving deep water, a personal fear she overcame for the role. "I tried to show them a scene from 'Hitch' that I was actually proud of because I'm scared of, like, deep, dark water," Mendes stated. "Anyway, I was so scared. So, I faced a fear that day, and I did this stunt, and I was proud of it." However, her efforts were met with a distinctly lukewarm response. "They were not impressed. At all," she admitted, adding, "They were just like, 'Oh, cool, Mama! Okay, can we go outside?'" The reaction to Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken, however, was markedly different. Mendes explained that her daughters' familiarity with Barbie dolls made their father's involvement in the film a much more relatable and exciting event. "That was beautiful because the girls were such a huge part of him saying 'yes' then taking the role," she said, alluding to the presence of numerous Barbie dolls in their home. This contrast highlights the unique way children perceive their parents' professional lives, often valuing what resonates with their own world.

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