Eva Mendes | Children of the Corn

Eva Mendes would have made it as a model during her youth; however, she wanted to earn a degree in marketing at the time. By a happy chance, a talent agent saw her photo while scanning a friend’s portfolio. The agent instantly became enamored with her, and they met. The opportunity propelled Mendes into small roles in films, and her first film role was in the 1998 Children of the Corn. From there, she got her big break in Training Day, Ghost Rider, and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

With her stunning beauty, she eventually became a model and was named Revlon’s international spokesperson. She was also a brand ambassador for Calvin Klein, Pantene, and Cartier. Mendes then ventured into businesses and launched her eponymous clothing and dinnerware lines. Since 2011, the 47-year-old actress has been in a relationship with actor Ryan Gosling, though it’s not clear as to when they are planning to tie the knot.