Marriage not important for Eva Mendes

Actress Eva Mendes thinks marriage is not as necessary what society makes it out to be, and has called the institution a "very old tradition".

Although the "Last Night" actress has been dating Peruvian filmmaker George Augusto for almost a decade, she has never felt the need to walk down the aisle, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I just don't think marriage is necessary, as necessary as society makes it. And I don't have a negative point of view on it. I just think it's a very old tradition and if you look back to what marriage symbolises in the first place ... it has nothing to do with why we get married today," she said.

The 37-year-old beauty also revealed she feels no pressure to become a mother.

"I don't know if I want children, but the idea of marriage sounds very boring to me. I have to be honest," she said.

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Eva Mendes’ Film Independent Spirit Awards Arrival

Eva Mendes’ Film Independent Spirit Awards Arrival

Adding some glamour to the scene, Eva Mendes was spotted at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards today (February 26).

The “We Own the Night” actress looked fabulous in a multi-colored leggy dress teamed with a pair of seafoam green peep-toe heels.

Eva joined a host of top-name celebrities at the Santa Monica event, including Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Lawrence.

The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards are being hosted by Joel McHale and airing at 10pm ET on IFC.

 

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Love It Or Hate It: Rachel Bilson, Leighton Meester, Nicole Richie, Kelly Osbourne…

Love It Or Hate It: Rachel Bilson, Leighton Meester, Nicole Richie, Kelly Osbourne…

A number of celebs attended the Art of Elysium’s 4th annual ‘Heaven’ Charity Gala last night. Rachel Bilson and Eva Mendes were two of the celebrities who chose to wear some color last night: most of the ladies played it safe with black .

What do you think of the outfits? Below are: Melissa Joan Hart, ‘Twilight‘ star Anna Kendrick, Eva Mendes, Kirsten Dunst, Rachel Bilson, Kelly Osbourne, ‘Gossip Girl‘ star Leighton Meester, Nicole Richie, Julia Stiles, and Milla Jovovich.

 

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Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun

Actress Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but changed her mind when she discovered that it was not a well-paying job.

Mendes wanted to join a convent and devote her life to the Catholic Church when she was a child but changed her mind, reports contactmusic.com.

"We didn't grow up with a lot of money so I would always tell my mom, 'Mommy I am going to buy you a big house when I grow up, and a car'," she said.

"And my sister said to me one day when I was 10, 'How are you going to buy mom all these things? You are going to be a nun and nuns don't get paid. I said, 'What?' and that was it, my convent dreams were over," she added.

After finding success and fame as an actress, the 36-year-old admits it was a very "proud moment" when she was able to make good on her promise to buy her mother a new home in 2002.

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Eva Mendes Thinks Marriage Sounds ‘Boring’

 Eva Mendes Thinks Marriage Sounds ‘Boring’

Eva Mendes has been dating Peruvian film maker George Augusto since 2002, but the actress has no plans to marry! Eva told Britain’s HELLO! Magazine that;

“No, no, no. I don’t know if I want children, but the idea of marriage sounds very boring to me. I have to be honest. And no disrespect, because I think marriage is a beautiful institution … I am extremely romantic but I think there is that little rebel inside me that is anti-establishment. It’s just one more fun thing I can rebel against.”

Well at least that takes any pressure off her boyfriend! And while she has no plans to have a wedding herself, she does enjoy attending other people’s weddings!

“I love going to a wedding. I do this thing – I call it wedding dancing. I don’t know what happens to me but I just dance in a way that I’ve never danced before. I’m the best person to have at your wedding but I just don’t ever want to be the actual person getting married.”

Hmmm, marriage is definitely not boring to me, but I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion! What do you think about Eva’s thoughts on marriage?

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Love It Or Hate It: Eva Mendes

 Love It Or Hate It: Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes has been making the rounds at the Marakech film festival. Yesterday I was IN LOVE with her outfit! Of course, Eva looks gorgeous in these pictures, like she always does. But I’m not sold on the dress today.

The color is nice. Her heels and clutch are nice. The hair and makeup are nice. But the ruffles? I’m not trying to be mean, but the whole thing reminds me a little bit of a cupcake. Then again, it is kind of a sweet look.

What do you think about Eva’s styling choices here? Is this look too much cupcake for you or are you feeling it?

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Eva Mendes Attends Film Festival Of Marrakech

 Eva Mendes Attends Film Festival Of Marrakech

Eva Mendes is working hard doing promotion these days! Here she is at a photocall at the Film Festival of Marrakech in Marrakech, Morocco. I think they’re rolling out ‘The Other Guys’ (her movie with Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg ) in Europe

I like her dress her. I’m especially loving the sash. How about you?

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Sienna Miller and Eva Mendes – Long Dress Beauties

Sienna Miller and Eva Mendes – Long Dress Beauties

Even though most celebs were spotted in their funky or scary Halloween costumes this weekend (stay tunned to see them!), these girls here stayed classy and formal: Sienna Miller at the UNESCO Charity-Gala and Eva Mendes at the Rome Film Festival.

How do you like these dresses on their figures?

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Keira and Eva's Protest-Filled Night in Rome

Keira and Eva's Protest-Filled Night in Rome

Continuing their time overseas promoting the film “Last Night,” Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes attended the opening of the 5th International Rome Film Festival in Rome, Italy on Thursday night (October 28).



The “Pirates of the Caribbean” babe and her “Hitch” gal pal looked gorgeous upon arrival, quickly being escorted into the theater after checking out a protest over the Italian government’s drastic cuts in funds for cultural events.



The lovely ladies finally made it in inside the Auditorium Parco Della Musica venue with the help of a few bodyguards before 800 plus people stormed the red carpet.



As for their flick, Knightley recently described it as a thought-provoking film that leaves it to the audience to decide just exactly what constitutes cheating.

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Keira Knightley & Eva Mendes Take "Last Night" to Rome

Keira Knightley & Eva Mendes Take "Last Night" to Rome

Making the most of their time overseas, Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes were spotted at the “Last Night” press conference in Rome, Italy today (October 28).



The “Pirates of the Caribbean” chick and the “We Own the Night” babe chatted with the audience as part of the 5th International Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica.



The 5th International Rome Film Festival opened today and is scheduled to run until November 5th in the historical Italian city.



Films from the United States, Mexico, Ireland, Denmark, Japan, Hong Kong, France, and Iran will be featured throughout the festival.  (Hollywood Gossip)

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Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes (born March 5, 1974) is an American actress. She began acting in the late 1990s, and after a series of roles in several low-end films, she broke into more mainstream Hollywood releases, such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch, We Own the Night and The Spirit.

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Eva Mendes shows her bikini body as she is holidaying in Italy.

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