Eva Mendes celebrated Christmas with a humorous beauty hack, sharing post-holiday selfies where she sported smokey eye makeup from the previous night. Joking that she “survived being Santa Mama” despite exhaustion, the actress and mother of two explained her time-saving tactic: “I actually do my eye makeup on Christmas Eve since I know I will barely sleep that night so at least I wake up with some eyes.” She wore red tartan pajamas in the photos, with a slightly messy updo and a blurred tree in the background.
Mendes dedicated her post to parents overcoming obstacles to create magical holidays for their children, resonating deeply with followers. Comments praised her relatable approach, calling moms “superheroes” and applauding her “real strength and beauty.”
Known for fiercely guarding her family’s privacy with partner Ryan Gosling, Mendes rarely shares details about their daughters. She previously told E! News she avoids posting their images until they can consent. Days before Christmas, the couple made a rare public outing with their kids.
Reflecting on her own childhood, Mendes recalled her mother’s dedication to festive celebrations despite financial strain: “We didn’t have much, but my Mami always managed to make Christmas so special.”